Program Directory - Westchester Jewish Community Services (2024)

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Disabilities / Autism

Community Habilitation Services
Essential life-skills training for individuals in the POINT program & in the Craft Independent Housing Apartments, 914-761-0600 x2175

CORDD
Crisis support for families in non-life threatening situations with children or adults with autism or developmental disabilities, 914-949-7699 x2455

Counseling for People with Developmental Disabilities

Mental health services for individuals and families with developmental disabilities, 914-949-7699 x2455

Craft Independent Housing

Affordable housing (apartments) for OPWDD eligible individuals, 914-761-0600 x2108

ISS
For OPWDD eligible individuals in the POINT program and the Craft Independent Housing Apartments, 914-761-0600 x2108

Moving Forward
Social club for adults with developmental disabilities, 914-949-7699 x2455

Parent Management Training
Support for parents in managing difficult behaviors of children with developmental and intellectual disabilities, 914-949-7699 x2408

POINT (Pursuing Our INdependence Together)
Community Independent living program for adults 21 and over with intellectual and development disabilities, 914-761-0600 x2175

Project Lifesaver
Provides locator bracelets for people with autism who may wander, 914-761-0600 x2230

Residential Housing
24 hour Supervised living opportunities certified by New York State OPWDD for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 914- 761-0600 ext. 2108

Taft Community Center
A space for social, educational, and vocational activities for young adults and adults with developmental disabilities, 914-761-0600 x2108

Therapeutic Social Groups
Evidence-based groups for children and teens with autism, 914-949-7699 x2455

Addressing Alzheimer’s provides professional assistance to individuals and families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, including counseling, support groups, and resource referrals. 914-761-0600 x2144

Community Education offers training opportunities to individuals and families, direct care professionals, and local organizations, 914-761-0600 x2370

GPS (Guiding Parents Through Services) connects families of children with emotional or behavioral problems to resources and treatment, 914-761-0600 x2318

Pathways to Care supports individuals and families facing chronic or life-limiting illness including bereavement, 914-761-0600 x2143

Project Lifesaver offers locator bracelets that use state-of-the-art radio frequency technology that can locate wandering or lost seniors, 914-761-0600 x2230

Bereavement Services
Support for those coping with the loss of a loved one, 914-761-0600 x2142

Caregiver Support
Assistance for individuals caring for a loved one living in Westchester over the age of 60, 914-761-0600 x2143

Center for Jewish Programs
Counseling, support, and spiritual programs for the Jewish community, 914-761-0600 x2142

Guiding Parents through Services (GPS)
Connects Jewish families to behavioral health services for children, 914-761-0600 x2318

Holocaust Program

  • Groups for Holocaust survivors and their families, 914-949-7699 x2541
  • Survivor compensation programs, including home health care. 914-761-0600 x2241

Jewish Spiritual Healing Center
Programs providing for solace through Jewish traditions, 914-761-0600 x2149

Partners in Caring and Partners in Schools
On-site counseling, educational and informational programs in synagogues and Jewish day schools, nurseries, and community and geriatric centers, 914-761-0600 x2145

Pathways to Care
Counseling for people coping with advanced illness or bereavement, 914-761-0600 x2143

Project Lifesaver
Provides locator bracelets for people with Alzheimer’s and other related dementias, 914-761-0600 x2230

Project SEED
Helps teachers in early childhood centers in the Jewish community support children’s emotional development, 914-761-0600 x2146

Shelanu
A membership community for young Jewish adults with autism, 914-761-0600 x2404

Trauma Informed Care for Holocaust Survivors
Offers Holocaust Survivors a subsidy for home health care including; personal care, light housekeeping and cooking, 914-761-0600 x2241

LGBTQ+ Center Lane

Center Lane: LGBTQ Programs
Community center, resources, and support for LGBTQ youth, White Plains & Yonkers, 914-423-0610

TransParentCy at the LOFT
Westchester County’s only group for transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) youth and their parents/caregivers, 914-423-0610

Behavioral Health

Adult and Child Care Management
Community-based services for people with chronic health or mental health conditions, 914-237-6089

Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Program
Treatment for children and adult survivors of sexual abuse, 914-949-7699 x2475

Child Advocacy Center
Treatment and services to help survivors heal from the trauma of abuse and other adverse life experiences, 914-949-7699 x2475

For crime victims and survivors,914.761.0600 x2245


Specialized treatment for co-occurring disorders at our four Family Mental Health Clinics, 914-949-7699 x2452

Court Assessment Program
Professional psychiatric and psychological assessments for use by the legal system, 914-949-7699 x2452

Cross Systems Unit
A collaboration with DSS to assist families seeking Family Court help, 914-316-9824

Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Comprehensive DBT treatment as well as DBT skills groups for adults, adolescents and families, 914-949-7699 x2456

Domestic Violence Program
Therapy for adults and children affected by family violence, 914-949-7699 x2471

Family Matters
Mental health services, case management for youth with serious emotional disturbances, 914-237-6089

Senior Mental Health Services
Mental health and case management services for seniors, 914-949-7699 x2429


Educational services for individuals with developmental disabilities and other learning challenges, 914-949-7699 x2464

Hartsdale Family Mental Health Center
Counseling, psychiatric, specialty, and Intensive Outpatient Services in clinic setting for adults and children, (914) 607-4500

Intensive Outpatient Program
Six-week program for individuals who would benefit from added support and structure beyond what they get from weekly individual therapy, 914-423-4433 x3213

Juvenile Fire-Setting Evaluation and Treatment Program
Assessments of children at risk of fire-setting, education for parents and the community, 914-237-6089

Juveniles Starting Over
Treatment and assessment of youth with problematic sexual behavior, 914-949-7699 x2470

Linkages/Youth Success
Mental health assessment and support for youth in the probation system, 914-737-7338 x3120

Mt. Vernon Family Mental Health Clinic
Counseling, psychiatric, specialty, and Intensive Outpatient Services in clinic setting for adults and children, (914) 607-4500

Nurturing Parents
A support group that provides trauma-informed, preventative, educational workshops and comprehensive support for women and their young children affected by domestic violence, 914-423-4433 x3221

ONTrackNY
Treatment program for individuals age 16-30 who have experienced a psychotic episode, 914-737-7338 x3122

Partner Abuse Intervention Program
Research-proven treatment and services to help survivors heal from the trauma of abuse, violence and other adverse life experiences, 914-949-7699 x2475

Peekskill Family Mental Health Clinic
Counseling, psychiatric, specialty, and Intensive Outpatient Services in clinic setting for adults and children, (914) 607-4500

Peekskill School-Based Satellite Clinics (SCOPES)
School-based mental health services for Peekskill schools:
Woodside Elementary school, 914-734-1359; Oakside Elementary School, 914-737-1591

Safe Harbor
Consultation to Westchester Department of Social Services for commercially and/ or sexually trafficked minors, 914-949-6761 x2448

Social Clubs
Provides social and recreational activities for people recovering from mental illness, 914-528-6995

  • Favonian Club in Peekskill
  • Grasslands life skills program in Valhalla, 914-231-4200
  • Our Social Club for residents of Mohegan Park Home
  • Sunshine Social Club located in Mohegan Lake


Research-proven treatment for childhood sexual abuse and trauma, 914-949-7699 x2475

Whitehill Counseling Service
Fee-supported mental health services, 914-737-7338 x3120

WJCS Satellite Clinic @ Sun River HealthCare
Mental health services for children in a pediatric practice, 914-423-4433

Yonkers Dept. of Social Services
Satellite Clinic Crisis intervention and counseling to families involved with DSS, 914-231-2604

Yonkers Family Mental Health Clinic
Counseling, psychiatric specialty, and Intensive Outpatient Services in clinic setting for adults and children, (914) 607-4500

Yonkers School-Based Satellite Clinics
Mental health services for Yonkers schools: Cross Hill Academy, Martin Luther King Academy, Roosevelt High School, and School 18, 914-376-8174

Yonkers School-Based Crisis Stabilization Services
Short-term mental health crisis management services to several Yonkers schools, 914-330-7961

VIP (Volunteer Internship Program)
Adults over age 18 who are recovering from mental illness are placed in volunteer positions at WJCS and other non-profit agencies in Westchester. 914-761-0600 x2223


Teaches warning signs to respond to mental health challenges and crises, 914-761-0600 x2322

Seniors

Addressing Alzheimer’s
Support for people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia as well as their caregivers, 914-761-0600 x2144

Senior Care Management
Comprehensive services for seniors, including living options, 914-761-0600 x2340

Senior Information and Referral
Provides information on programs, services, and benefits for seniors, 914-761-0600 x2340

Livable Communities Project

  • Helps seniors remain in their homes and communities, 914-761-0600 x2314
  • Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Program Medicaid waiver program for Service Coordination Services for adults living at home who are eligible for nursing home care, 914-761-0600 x2344

Project Time-Out
Provides respite for caregivers, 914-761-0600 x2310

Yonkers NNORC (Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities)
Assistance to help seniors in northeast Yonkers age in place, 914-761-0600 x2340

Trainings, Workshops, and Research


WJCS offers a variety of educational, mindfulness, and self-care trainings for adults and school staff, 914-761-0600 x2322

Edythe Kurz Educational Institute
Courses, workshops, conferences, and lectures for WJCS staff and the professional community at large, 914-949-7699 x2474

LGBTQ+ Workshops for Educators, Businesses and Community Organizations
Presentations aim to deepen understanding of issues facing the LGBTQ+ community, 914-423-0610

Psychology Externship Training
Accredited training program for doctoral candidates, 914-949-6761 x488

Psychology Internship Training
Accredited training program for advanced doctoral students, 914-949-7699 x2475

Research
Data collection, analysis, and quality control to track outcomes of evidence-based practices at WJCS, 914-761-0600 x2234

Secondary Trauma Trainings for Adults Working in Trauma-Related Fields
Presentations to promote understanding of stressful effects experienced by first responders, and other adults encountering trauma on the job, 914-949-7699 x2475


Trainings to help teach signs of mental health risks and strategies to help individuals cope, 914-761-0600 x2322

Volunteering

COMPEER Volunteers helping adults recovering from mental illness, 914-761-0600 x2208

Volunteer Internship Program (VIP) Volunteer opportunities for adults age 18+ who are recovering from mental illness, (914) 761-0600 x2223

Volunteer Recruitment A wide range of opportunities for volunteers, 914-761-0600 x2239

Academic and Career Support
Adult basic education, TASC (formerly GED) prep, and job readiness, 914-965-9140 x23

For crime victims and survivors, 914.761.0600 x2245

Building Better Beginnings
Mental health consulting services to daycare centers and Head Start programs, 914-595-0041

Center Lane: LGBTQ+ Programs
Community center, resources, and support for LGBTQ youth, White Plains & Yonkers, 914-423-0610

Digital Equity Program For children and adults in under-resourced communities, 914-761-0600 x2370

Infant-Toddler Learning Center
Parenting education and children’s early learning, 914-965-9140 x14

Margaret’s Place
In-school violence prevention, intervention, and education in partnership with the Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation, 914-949-7699 x2481

  • Cross Hill Academy, Yonkers
  • Peekskill Middle School
  • White Plains High School

Parent-Child Center (PCC)
PCC offers a fully-equipped drop-in center with toys, music, and more in New Rochelle, 914-949-7699 x2424

ParentChild+
Provides home visits with a child development expert who teaches parenting skills, early literacy, and child development, 914-949-7699

Young People Achieve In-school pregnancy prevention and intervention for teens

  • Ossining High School, 914-762-5760 x2352
  • Sleepy Hollow High School, 914-333-0063
  • White Plains High School, 914-422-5026

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