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Community Education | Compeer Programs | St. Johnsville Elementary Advantage After School Program | Fonda-Fultonville Middle School Advantage After School Program | Forensic Youth Services
The Mental Health Association in Fulton & Montgomery Counties is dedicated to working toward improved mental health care and increased access to services in the community. The Association supports the empowerment of individuals and families living with mental illnesses, and works toward increasing the knowledge, understanding, and sensitivity of the community in the area of mental health.
About Us
The Mental Health Association in Fulton & Montgomery Counties began as a grassroots effort in each county in the late 1970's and 1980's. However, in
1992 these two county efforts merged and became one organization.
Since 1992, the Association has developed programs and services; advocated on the local, state, and federal level; and educated the local community on the needs and rights of individuals living with a mental illness.
The Association continues to develop, plan, and implement programs and services that will enhance and promote good mental health in the individual, in the home, in the workplace, and in the community.
DAY CARE
CENTER
The Mental Health Association is happy to announce the opening of their Many Happy Adventures Daycare and Learning Center. The center provides programming to 20 toddlers, 18 preschoolers, and 8 school-aged children. In addition, two drop-in slots are available for parents needing sporadic daycare services. Childcare services are available to any child between the ages of 18 months and 12 years of age who have complete medical documentation on file. All openings will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. The Center is open Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and is located in the YWCA building, 33 Bleecker Street, Gloversville.
Don't wait! For more information, call 725-KIDS (5437).
Mental Health After School Programs
Program Goal:
To provide children with constructive after-school activities that promote confidence and skills necessary to enhance their potential for individual success.
The
Mental Health Association's youth program focus is on educational experiences,
positive reinforcement, and support. The children engage in educational
and recreational activities within a supervised environment. These activities
are designed to enhance socialization skills, team spirit, cooperation,
and self esteem.
Program Eligibility:
To be eligible for the youth program, children must be residents of Fulton or Montgomery County, be between the ages of 5 and 16, have emotional or behavioral problems, or be at-risk for violence, alcohol/substance abuse, educational failure, or illegal activities.
Program Referrals:
Referrals are accepted from therapists, school personnel, counselors, and any other service provider who works directly with children who meet the eligibility requirements.
Program Days:
The
Fulton County program is held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between
the hours of 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm.
The Montgomery County Program is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm.
Program Location:
Fulton County: 73 North Main Street, Gloversville, NY. (Argersinger Building) Montgomery County: 196 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY
If you would like more information
about the Mental Health Association's After-School
Programs, please feel free to contact Julie
at (518) 725-2790, ext. 110.
Representative Payee Services
A
Representative Payee is a designated person or institution that manages
a person's Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Many people who suffer from mental illness are not able to manage their finances independently, and the rep-payee program offers money management assistance to these consumers.
Please contact Merry at 518-725-2790, ext. 115 for further information.
Community Education
The staff educator of the Mental Health Association provides informational sessions to the general public, community organizations, and businesses. Newspaper articles, radio and television interviews are arranged to bring accurate information about mental illness, its effects, and its treatment to the community at large.
Finally, a newsletter is distributed quarterly. It contains community information as well as current events in our agency. To be added to our mailing list or to have a workshop presentation done for your organization, please contact Renee at 518-725-2790, ext. 109.
Compeer Programs
Making
Friends...Changing Lives!
This program brings volunteers together with children and adults coping with the loneliness and isolation brought on by mental illness. Volunteers spend four hours a month with their companion sharing in activities they both enjoy. Through this time together the volunteers can become positive role models, facilitate social and communication skills, and encourage independence for their Compeer friend.
A "compeer" is a companion, a mentor, a friend. The Compeer Programs are about friendship!
Children and adults receiving mental health treatment often need the support that a caring friend can provide. Adult volunteers are trained and then matched as friends and mentors with children and adults referred by mental health professionals.
Who Can Volunteer?
If you are 18 years of age and older, with the desire to help a child through the difficult childhood and teenage years or an adult in need of emotional support and companionship - YOU ARE ELIGIBLE! We ask that volunteers commit to one year of service, and approximately fours hours a month.
Please contact Patti at 518-725-2790, ext. 108 for further information
For our volunteers -
Now available on-line: Compeer/Compeer-for-Youth
Volunteer's Monthly Report
St. Johnsville Elementary, Junior/Senior High Advantage After School Program
These St. Johnsville Elementary, Junior/Senior High Advantage After School Programs are open to any child in the St. Johnsville Central School District who is in grades, K-9. This no-cost after school program provides homework time and assistance, a variety of clubs, e.g. drama, cooking, etc, arts and crafts. and exercise activities each day. The program operates only during the school year when a full academic day is in session. For more information. please call Gail Szczesniak - Elementary School Program Coordinator, at 568-7023 ext. 212 and Wendy Chirieleison, Junior/Senior High Program Coordinator, 568-5011.
Fonda-Fultonville Middle School Advantage After School Program
The middle school program is open to 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th graders in the Fonda-Fultonville School District, at no cost to the family. Each program day homework time and assistance is available as well as activities and workshops that enhance a youth's self esteem, interpersonal skills, and personal goal development. The program is offered only during the academic school year. However, transportation is limited for youth needing transportation home from program. For more information, please call Joan Draus, Program Coordinator, at 365-0041.
Forensic Youth Services
This Fulton County program is funded through the Fulton County Youth Bureau, and targets youth ages 16-21 who have a developmental disability or mental health disorder and have had involvement in the criminal justice system. The goal of this program is to ensure that these youth receive the support and services they need to prevent a re-involvement in the criminal justice system. For further information, please contact, Terri Flint, Coordinator. at 725-2790 ext. 102 or 736-5699.
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Health Association in Fulton & Montgomery Counties Janine Dykeman, Executive Director 73 North Main Street, Suite 106 Gloversville, NY 12078 |
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