Guide for McKinney Vento Students by MVCSD

MOUNT VERNON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Guide for McKinney Vento Students

MOUNT VERNON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 914‐665‐5000

STUDENT SERVICES NUMBERS

ARTS, GIFTED & TALENTED BUILDINGS & GROUNDS BUSINESS OFFICE CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION DISTRICT CLERK HUMAN RESOURCES MAIN MEDICAL OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT PURCHASING STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES SAFETY & SECURITY SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY TRANSPORTATION & FOOD SERVICE

914‐665‐7547 914‐665‐5189 914‐358‐2310 914‐358‐2340 914‐665‐5235 914‐358‐2350 914‐665‐5186 914‐358‐2400 914‐358‐2330 914‐358‐2380 914‐358‐2414 914‐665‐5227 914‐358‐2390 914‐358‐2360 914‐665‐5195

914‐358‐2700 914‐358‐2800 914‐665‐5020 914‐665‐5050 914‐665‐5110 914‐665‐5039 914‐665‐5100 914‐665‐5040 914‐665‐5105 914‐665‐5060 914‐665‐5070

914‐665‐5120 914‐665‐5150

914‐665‐5300 914‐358‐3720 914‐358‐2740

SCHOOL NUMBERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GRAHAM SCHOOL (K‐8) GRIMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REBECCA TURNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PENNINGTON SCHOOL (K‐8) TRAPHAGEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

A.B. DAVIS MIDDLE SCHOOL BENJAMIN TURNER MIDDLE SCHOOL

HIGH SCHOOLS

MOUNT VERNON HIGH SCHOOL MANDELA ZOLLICOFFER HIGH SCHOOL THORNTON HIGH SCHOOL

GUIDE FOR MCKINNEY VENTO STUDENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER TO PARENTS ……………………………………………………… 1

GUIDELINES FOR HOUSING STATUS CHANGES ………………. 2

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION …………………………….…. 3

IS YOUR HOUSING UNCERTAIN? ……………………………… 4 ‐ 9

QUESTIONNAIRE TO DETERMINE MCKINNEY VENTO STATUS ………………………………………….. 10

ADDRESS UPDATE & EMERGENCY CONTACT FORM …….. 11

SHELTER AND HOUSING AGENCIES …..…………………… 13 ‐ 16

FOOD PANTRIES ……………………………………………………. 17 ‐ 22

IMPORTANT RESOURCES ………………………………………. 23 ‐ 39

NOTES …………………………………………………………………… 40 ‐ 41

Dear Parents, Guardians and Unaccompanied Youth, This McKinney‐Vento booklet has been created just for you! As you make your transition into permanent housing, it is important for you to let the Mount Vernon City School District know about your moves, every time you move! Enclosed you will find a Housing Status Letter from the District Homeless Student Liaison. This letter details the steps that you will need to take to be in compliance with the District’s policies and procedures for continued enrollment and services. Accurate and timely updates on your housing status (shelter, transitional housing, doubled‐up, motel/hotel, car, trailer or campsite, etc.) including your current address, your current phone number and your updated emergency contact persons will help us serve you better. If the District Homeless Student Liaison does not receive this information, it could negatively affect; Continued enrollment Transportation Supportive services Please follow this guide every time you move!

GUIDELINES FOR HOUSING STATUS CHANGES (Please follow this guide every time you move) Dear Parent/Guardian or Unaccompanied Youth, 1. If you have moved into Permanent Housing with a Lease or Deed in your name; Please complete the address update form for each student and attach a copy of your lease or deed, a valid Picture ID, Con Edison or home Telephone Bill. 2. If you are Doubled‐Up, living temporarily with family, friends or relatives; Please complete the address update form for each student and provide us with a copy of your valid Picture ID, a valid Picture ID of the person you are living with, a notarized letter from the person you are living with, a Con Edison bill with the person’s name you are living with, and a copy of lease/deed of the person you are living with. 3. For Unaccompanied Youth; if you have moved out of the home of your parent/s and/or guardian/s; Please complete the address update form and provide us with a copy of your valid Picture ID, a valid Picture ID of the person you are living with, a notarized letter from the person you are living with, a Con Edison bill with the person’s name you are living with, and a copy of lease/deed of the person you are living with. Bring or send these documents to the Mt. Vernon Board of Education Student Services Department or to Dr. Lillian F. Reynolds at Mount Vernon High School, Rm. 268. You can also email these documents to; lreynolds@mtvernoncsd.org. Please submit these documents every time there is a change in your housing status. If you have any questions regarding this request, please contact me at 914‐665‐7597. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely,

Lillian F. Reynolds Dr. Lillian F. Reynolds, MSSA/LMSW District Homeless Student Liaison cc: Felicia Gaon, Director of Student Services 2

TRANSPORTATION ALL COUNTY Bus Company: 914‐963‐9600 Mount Vernon City School District Transportation Department: 914‐665‐5195 If your student is not going to school; you MUST contact ALL COUNTY Bus Company to cancel transportation. If you or someone else picks your child up from school; you MUST contact ALL COUNTY Bus Company to cancel the afternoon bus pick‐up. Any changes in pick‐up or drop‐off locations must be submitted to the Homeless Liaison and the Mount Vernon City School District Transportation Department. Please follow the Guidelines to complete an Address Update and Emergency Contact Form, if your address has changed because you have moved. If your student attends an afterschool program, and the program is cancelled for that day; you MUST contact the ALL COUNTY Bus Company and the Mount Vernon City School District Transportation Department to inform them of the Alternate Drop‐Off Location.

Dr. Lillian F. Reynolds, MSSA/LMSW 914‐665‐7597

MOUNT VERNON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Questionnaire to Determine McKinney Vento Status This questionnaire is intended to address the McKinney‐Vento Home‐ less Assistant Improvement Act. Your responses to this questionnaire will help our district determine which services your child may be eligi‐ ble to receive. 1. Is your current address a temporary living arrangement? Yes No 2. If so, is this temporary living arrangement due to loss of housing or economic hardship? Yes No If you answered YES, please complete the remainder of this form. If you answered NO, please STOP HERE. ********************************************************** ********************************************************** ********** Please check what best describes where this student is currently living: In a shelter in a rented garage due to loss of housing in a motel or hotel

temporarily with an adult that is not the parent/legal guardian of child, due to: in a transitional housing program loss of housing in a car, trailer or campsite in a single room occupancy building in a rented trailer/motor home on private property temporarily in another family’s house or apartment due to loss of housing awaiting foster placement other place unfit for human habitation NONE OF THESE CHOICES APPLY Please enlarge before filling out Questionnaire. 10

Please enlarge before filling out Form. 11

SHELTERS AND HOUSING AGENCIES

SHELTERS

COACHMAN FAMILY CENTER 914‐ 949‐1000 123 East Post Road, White Plains, NY 10601 VERNON PLAZA FAMILY CENTER 914‐664‐7414 17 South 2nd Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 WESTHELP SHELTER 914‐665‐5401 240 Franklin Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 THE SHARING COMMUNITY, INC. 914‐ 963‐2626 1 Hudson Street, Yonkers, NY 10701 Open 24 hours GRACE CHURCH COMMUNITY CENTER 914‐949‐3112 35 Orchard Street, White Plains, NY 10603 Open until 5:00 PM

HOUSING AGENCIES

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES The Westchester County Department of Social Services provides a variety of services to county residents from four service centers located throughout the county. These services include Medicaid, SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps), Temporary Assistance and Homeless services.

Mount Vernon District Office 914‐995‐3333 100 East First Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Hours: Monday—Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., except holidays Dir. of Temp. Assistance: Clyde Jones, (914) 813‐6042 Dir. of Child Welfare: Anthony Christie, (914) 813‐6046

HELP USA Home Office 800‐311‐7999 115 East 13th Street, New York, NY 10003 Info@HELPUSA.org 212‐400‐7000 15

HOUSING AGENCIES

COMMUNITY HOUSING INNOVATIONS 914‐363‐9835 211 Franklin Ave, Mount Vernon, NY 10550

The mission of Community Housing Innovations is to provide housing and human services that support social and economic independence.

75 South Broadway #340, White Plains, NY 10601 Phone: (914) 683‐1010

WESTHAB 914‐345‐2800

8 Bashford St, Yonkers, NY 10701

Westhab provides a range of services to address the needs of families living at our Coachman Family Center homeless shelter, and in scattered site apartment housing, as well as those who visit our community resource centers in Yonkers and Mount Vernon.

WESTHELP 914‐665‐5401 240 Franklin Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550

West HELP Mount Vernon is a Permanent Housing facility for homeless families, located in South East of Mount Vernon, NY. This residence provides a broad range of services to formerly homeless families in effort to maintain independence. On‐site programs offered include but are not limited to: • Case Management • Housing Placement and Assistance • Day Care On‐site • Food Pantry Access • Resident Advocacy Support • Employment Resource Center • 24 Hour Security On‐site • Medical Assistance

FOOD PANTRIES

FOOD PANTRIES FOOD BANK OF WESTCHESTER INC 914‐923‐1100 200 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford, NY 10523 Hours: Open until 5:00 pm

SAINTS JOHN PAUL AND CLEMENT 914‐668‐0551 FOOD PANTRY 126 South 9th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Hours: Fridays; 8:30 am ‐10:00 am (Closed July)

SACRED HEART FOOD PANTRY 914‐668‐7440 115 Sharpe Boulevard South, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Hours: 1st Thursday of the Month (Seniors & Disabled); 9 am‐12 pm 4th Thursday of the Month (Community); 9:00 am ‐11:00 am

SAINT MARY'S CHURCH FOOD PANTRY 914‐664‐5855 23 South High Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Hours: Fridays; 4:00 pm ‐ 6:00 pm THROUGH GOD'S HANDS FOOD PANTRY 914‐668‐1428 SACRED HEART CHURCH 115 Sharpe Boulevard South, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Hours: Bi‐Weekly Thursdays; 10:00 am ‐ 2:00 pm Home Delivery to HIV Patients

TRINITY CHURCH PANTRY OUTREACH 914‐667‐5524 335 4th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Hours: Saturdays; 8:00 am ‐ 10:00 am

FIRST REFORMED CHURCH FOOD PANTRY 914‐664‐3846 136 South 6th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Hours: Every 4th Wednesday of the Month; 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

BRONX‐WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY CHURCH 914‐663‐1374 358 South 9th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Hours: 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month; 2 pm ‐ 4 pm 19

FOOD PANTRIES PROJECT FAMILY SOUP KITCHEN 914‐668‐1428 SACRED HEART CHURCH 115 Sharpe Boulevard South, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Hours: Tuesdays and Fridays; 5:00 pm ‐ 5:45 pm

FIRST REFORMED SOUP KITCHEN 914‐664‐3846 136 South 6th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Hours: Mondays; 5 pm ‐ 7 pm CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY 914‐664‐6280 COMMUNITY OUTREACH 140 East Third Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Hours: 2nd & 3rd; 9:00 am ‐ 12 pm

GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH FOOD PANTRY 914‐664‐2676 52 South 6th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Hours: 3rd Wednesday of the Month; 12 pm ‐ 3 pm

MOUNT VERNON 7TH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 914‐664‐8586 FOOD PANTRY 230 South Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 Hours: Sundays; 12:00 pm ‐ 2:00 pm

HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC 914‐235‐2607 50 Washington Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801 Please call for Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry Hours PART OF THE SOLUTION 718‐220‐4892 2759 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458 Food Pantry Hours: Mondays ‐ Fridays; 9:00 am ‐ 12 pm Saturdays; 3:30 pm ‐ 5:30 pm Community Dining Room Hours: Everyday; 12:30 pm ‐ 3:30 pm 20

FOOD PANTRIES WESTCHESTER COALITION FOR THE HUNGRY 914‐682‐2737 48 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY Please call for hours of operation.

COMMUNITY KITCHEN OF WEST HARLEM 212‐665‐9082 252 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10006 Hours: Open until 5:00 pm

FORDHAM MANOR CHURCH 718‐796‐4980 2705 Reservoir Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468 Please call for Soup Kitchen Hours

GRACE CHURCH PARISH HALL 914‐948‐3075 33 Church Street, White Plains, NY 10601 Hours: Monday—Friday; 10:30 am—11:30 am Holidays

ST ANN'S CORNER OF HARM REDUCTION 718‐585‐5544 886 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10458 Hours: Open until 5:00 pm Call for Soup Kitchen Hours

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH 718‐653‐2200 754 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10467 Lunch Hours: Monday—Friday; 1:00 pm ‐ 2:00 pm Food Pantry Hours: Every 4th Sunday of the Month; 10:00 am ‐ 12:00pm

IMPORTANT RESOURCES

AMERICAN RED CROSS GREATER NEW YORK

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action.

Greater New York (877) 733‐2767 Metro NY North (203) 869‐8444

THE CHILDREN’S VILLAGE

Provides a short‐term psychiatric crisis residence for boys and girls. Assessment, treatment and stabilization. Includes individual, group and family treatment. Provides crisis respite upon referral from the county’s Crisis Prevention and Response team.

1 Echo Hills 914‐693‐0600 Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 Admission: 1‐800‐793‐5090 www.childrensvillage.org Hours: 24 Hours Ages: 5 – 17 Years

SANCTUARY The Lower Hudson Valley Runaway and Homeless Youth Shelter Program Westchester & Rockland Emergency Hotline 1‐888‐997‐1583 or 1‐877‐540‐7680

When teens from the Lower Hudson Valley run away from home, are in need of respite services, or otherwise become homeless, The Children’s Village’s Sanctuary program is often the only thing between them and frightening and dangerous nights on the streets. The Sanctuary is the only shelter for youth in the Lower Hudson Valley including Westchester and Rockland Counties, and has been operated by Children’s Village since 1994. The program was expanded in 2003.

Youth from the Lower Hudson Valley age 12 to 17 may access The Sanctuary 24 hours a day, 7 days per week by calling the hotline numbers or being referred by the Street Outreach program, police, guidance counselors, therapists, community leaders, social service agencies, family members, church groups, or other professionals. The Sanctuary is a voluntary short‐term program. Barring unusual circumstances, youth may stay for a maximum of 21 to 30 days depending on the type of services needed. The admission process is simple. It only takes a call to our hotline and a youth’s willingness to be 24

THE CHILDREN’S VILLAGE cont’d. admitted. The Sanctuary is a “Safe Space” for LGBTQ youth and is able to accommodate both males and females. The program provides food, shelter, clothing, skills assessment, counseling, medical care, preventive respite and aftercare services to help young people in crisis take control of their lives. The most common reason for a youth to request admission to The Sanctuary is that they have had a conflict with their parent(s) or guardian(s). A youth’s average length of stay is 9‐10 days and they remain in the custody of their guardian(s) at all times. While at The Sanctuary, they are transported round‐ trip to their school. Approximately 90% of the youth admitted to The Sanctuary return to their parent or guardian with supportive services from the community. Staff is here 24 hours a day, seven days a week to work with the youth and families who request our services.

LIFE’S BRIDGES SUPPORTIVE HOUSING A Safe Home to Learn Independence To ensure that we are meeting the needs of youth (unaccompanied youth) with no other resources at their disposal, each youth is screened to determine if there is a possibility of a return home or into an alternate living arrangement with a relative. Youth are also screened to ensure that they are appropriate candidates for the program according to the criteria: • The youth is 16‐21 years old • is willing to refrain from use of alcohol and drugs • is able to accept and understand house rules and guidelines • can benefit from a supportive environment without constant supervision • will participate in case planning with staff

Young people in the supervised living apartments receive life‐skills training; health education and care; HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and counseling; substance abuse counseling and treatment; and educational, psychological, and vocational counseling. With counselors, youth work on short‐term and long‐term planning to help them advance their educations in meaningful ways. The youth are provided with employment readiness, conflict resolution, and social skills workshops. Participating youth receive transportation for em‐ ployment, education, and medical and counseling appointments.

FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER, INC.

Administrative Office 914‐937‐2320 One Gateway Plaza, Port Chester, NY 10573 fsw@fsw.org

CLINICS Mental health clinics provide individual, couple, group and family therapy, crisis intervention, pharmacotherapy, school consultation program, clinical services for persons who are HIV‐positive and their families. Outreach and mobile clinical services for elderly persons, and home based services for young children who are at risk of psychiatric hospitalization.

9 West Prospect Avenue, Suite 309 914‐668‐9124 Mount Vernon, NY 10550

COMMUNITY RESIDENCE 914‐872‐5256 For adolescent boys (13 – 18) struggling with serious emotional disturbance. Children ages 6 to 18 years. Provides a community based, therapeutic setting with the end goal of family reunification or other permanent option.

RESPITE PROGRAM 914‐872‐5256 Countywide for families whose children struggle with serious emotional disturbance and who are involved in intensive services and family support. Provides afterschool, weekend and vacation time activities and recreational activities, as well as skill building.

CAMP SUCCESS 914‐872‐5256 A mobile, summer respite program with educational and recreational activities and trips, for children struggling with serious emotional disturbance and living at home.

FAMILY TIES OF WESTCHESTER

Family Ties is a network of family‐sponsored mutual support groups for families with children and adolescents who have special emotional or behavioral needs. Peer support groups, parent skills training, parent information services, and special family recreational events are provided.

Mount Vernon Resource Center (Se habla espanol) 914‐667‐9369 100 Stevens Avenue – Ground Floor Mount Vernon, NY 10550 MtVernon@familytieswestchester.org Hours: Monday ‐ Friday 9 a.m. ‐ 5 p.m. (or by appointment) Ages: All ages 26

FAMILY TIES OF WESTCHESTER cont’d. FAMILY TIES PEER SUPPORT GROUPS Call to confirm meeting time and location. Free childcare is provided at all support groups.

Mount Vernon Resource Center 914‐667‐9369 100 Stevens Avenue, Ground Floor Mount Vernon, NY 10550

Parent Support Group Hours: Second and Fourth Thursday of each month. 6 p.m. ‐ 7:45 p.m.

Grandparents Group Hours: Third Thursday of each month. 11:30 a.m. ‐ 1 p.m. Early Childhood Group ‐ All Ages Hours: First Friday of each month. 9:30 a.m. ‐ 11:30 a.m.

Daughters of Destiny and Built Groups – Call for schedule.

FOUR WINDS HOSPITAL

INPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SERVICES Four Winds is the leading specialized provider of child and adolescent mental health treatment services in the Northeast providing treatment for children beginning at age 5 through 12, adolescents 13 through 17 and adults 18 and older. Treatment integrates individual, group and family therapy, psy‐ chodrama and a full complement of educational, expressive and recrea‐ tional therapies. Dual Diagnosis Treatment available for Adolescents and Adults. On‐site school for children and adolescents.

OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT SERVICES Separate Partial Hospitalization Programs for Children, Adolescents, and Adults, located on the Grounds of Four Winds Hospital include 24 hour crisis intervention, on‐site school for children and adolescents and full day scheduling in these intensive, highly structured program alternatives to inpatient treatment.

800 Cross River Road 914‐763‐8151 Katonah, NY 10536 www.fourwindshospital.com Hours: 24 Hours a Day/7 Days a Week Ages: 5 Years and older 27

THE GUIDANCE CENTER OF WESTCHESTER

Executive Office 914‐613‐0700 256 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 Hours: Monday – Friday; 9 a.m. ‐ 5 p.m.

CLINICS School‐Based Satellite Clinic at Mount Vernon High School Outpatient psychiatric clinic services; individual, family and group therapy for students.

MOUNT VERNON CLINIC 914‐665‐6641 9 West Prospect Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. ‐ 7 :00 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Ages: All ages

PHONE BUDDIES 914‐613‐0700 A peer operated warm line offering scheduled phone outreach to socially isolated individuals with psychiatric disabilities.

256 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 Hours: Monday – Friday; 9 a.m. ‐ 5 p.m.

SUPPORTED HOUSING 914‐613‐0700 Assists individuals recovering from mental illness to live independently in the community. This program provides permanent housing while case managers teach each participant skills needed to maintain independent living. Each individual pays a third of their income in rent and have easy access to whatever assistance they need to achieve independence.

256 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Mount Vernon, NY 10553

RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 914‐613‐0700 Administered through Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health, the program combines support services provided by a housing case manager and a rental assistance subsidy. Assists homeless individuals or families with a history of mental illness and/or recovering from substance abuse, and who may be living with HIV/AIDS. Each participant is assisted in relocating to an affordable housing unit and in developing self‐sufficiency skills. Ongoing case management is provided. Each individual pays 30% of their income towards rent.

256 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Mount Vernon, NY 10553

SUPPORTED EDUCATION 914‐251‐6390 Support while attending college. Helps students with mental illness manage demands and stresses of the college environment, and to complete school 28

THE GUIDANCE CENTER OF WESTCHESTER cont’d.

and find employment. Open to students attending or wanting to attend college in Westchester County.

Purchase College – State University of New York Access & Accommodations Supported Education Office 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577 Hours: Monday – Friday; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ages: 18 Years and older

(PROS) PERSONALIZED RECOVERY ORIENTED SERVICES 914‐613‐0700 A comprehensive recovery oriented program offering mental health treatment and rehabilitative services to help adults with mental illness develop and achieve personal life goals for work, education, independent living, socialization, relationships, and health and wellness.

256 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 Hours: Monday – Friday; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ages: 18 Years and older

VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROJECT 914‐636‐1100 Vocational counseling available only to partner program patients (Partner sites include: Lexington Center in Mt. Kisco, St. John’s Riverside Archway in Mt. Vernon, The Guidance Center of Westchester Open Door Clinic in Mt. Vernon, Halfway Houses of Westchester, Hawthorne Residence in White Plains. Vocational Assessment and Planning available only to individuals enrolled in Substance Use treatment at the St. Vincent’s OARS program and Lexington Center’s New Rochelle Site.

48 Burling Lane, New Rochelle, NY 10801 Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Ages: 18 Years and older

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT PROGRAM 914‐632‐1374 Outpatient methadone maintenance and detoxification programs for opiate abusers, plus a full range of medical, treatment, and rehabilitation services.

20 Sickles Avenue, New Rochelle, NY 10801 Hours: Monday – Friday 5:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Medication Hours: 6 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday, Sunday, Holidays: 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. Ages: 18 Years and older; under 18 Detoxification only

THE GUIDANCE CENTER OF WESTCHESTER cont’d.

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY SERVICES 914‐664‐4042 Outpatient alcoholism/substance abuse clinic, offering individual, group and family treatment, assessment, evaluation and referral to a full complement of medical services. An intensive treatment track, an adolescent track and day and evening groups are available.

54 South Third Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Hours: Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Ages: 13 Years and older

MONTEFIORE MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL

INPATIENT SERVICES 914‐361‐6750 Acute care inpatient treatment using diagnostic and active therapeutic services, medication stabilization, cognitive and interpersonal therapies, brief short‐term psychotherapy and family therapy; aftercare and community placement assistance. Voluntary, involuntary and emergency admissions. Emergency services available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

12 North Seventh Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 914‐664‐8000

OUTPATIENT SERVICES 914‐361‐7198 Care Management Program Care managers assist adults with serious mental illness by linking them to community resources. Care managers with clients determine individual needs and goals. Referral required through DCMH‐SPOA application which must be sent to the central intake committee.

3 South 6th Avenue, 2nd Fl., Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. ‐ 5 p.m. Ages: 18 Years and older

ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT (ACT) PROGRAM 914‐361‐7404 Provides intensive, comprehensive clinical, case management, vocational and rehabilitative services to adults diagnosed with a serious mental illness and whose needs have not been met effectively by traditional service delivery. Services are provided in the community by a mobile treatment team and are individually tailored to assist individuals to improve their quality of life and achieve valued life roles. Referral required through DCMH SPOA and referral packet must be sent to central intake committee.

MONTEFIORE MOUNT VERNON HOSPITAL cont’d.

3 South 6th Avenue, 2nd Fl, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Hours: Monday – Friday; 9 a.m. ‐ 5 p.m. 24 Hour Emergency Coverage Ages: 18 Years and older

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MOUNT VERNON INC

350 South Sixth Avenue Mount Vernon, NY 10550 914‐668‐9580 Hours: Monday – Friday; 3:00 PM ‐ 6:30 PM Contact: Lowes Moore, Executive Director Website: www.bgcmvny.com

Provides a range of After‐School and Summer Programs areas: • Education Career Development • Character • Leadership Development • Health and Life Skills • Arts • Sports • Fitness and Recreation

MOUNT VERNON CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR THE HOMELESS

The program provides housing and supportive services to homeless/ disabled individuals. Individuals must be deemed homeless/ disabled by a licensed professional to be eligible for this program. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Room 301 – City Hall 914‐699‐7230 One Roosevelt Square , Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Contact: Danielle Scholar, Program Director Website: www.cmvny.com Cost: None

MOUNT VERNON DAY CARE CENTER, INC.

Serves pre‐school children ages 21 months to kindergarten. Also offers a comprehensive program specializing in child development.

151 South 2nd Avenue , Mount Vernon, NY 10550 914‐664‐6557 Hours: Monday – Friday; 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Contact: Linda Iglehart, Executive Director Farnese Shelton, Educational Coordinator Cost: Sliding scale fee 31

MOUNT VERNON HEADSTART (West Help Child Care Program)

Head Start is a comprehensive early childhood program which prepares children and families to be successful in future educational experiences. We accept children 3 years to 4 years old. 114 East 4th Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 914‐664‐5098 Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 11:45 PM & Monday – Friday 8:30 AM– 2:30 PM Contact: Betty Terry, Director Cost: Free to income eligible residents

MOUNT VERNON NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER

Services include comprehensive health care, counseling, birth control information and education, venereal disease screening and treatment, rap groups, teens lamaze, childbirth and parenting education classes, HIV/AIDS case management/testing and treatment program, confidential testing, support, referrals and advocacy.

107 West 4th Street, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 914‐699‐7200 Hours: Monday 9:00am ‐ 8:00PM; Wednesday 9:00AM‐5:00PM; Thursday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday & Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Contact: Carole Morris, Founder & Chief Executive Officer Nora Farkouh, M.D., Director Adolescent Medicine Services Maria Cedano, M.S.W., Counselor Medicine Services Website: mountvernonhealthcenter.org Cost: Medicaid, Medicare, Insurance, and sliding scale available

MOUNT VERNON RECREATION DEPARTMENT

The Recreation Department utilizes a majority of its city‐funded resources towards the prevention of juvenile delinquency through offering many developmental youth programs. Recreational activities are key building blocks that help young people grow to be healthy, caring and responsible adults. Program offerings and individual leisure activities run from organized sports to outdoor concerts. After school programs, computer skills training and other activities are made available throughout the year.

City Hall, One Roosevelt Square 914‐665‐2420 Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Contact: Darren Morton, Commissioner; Diane Atkins, Deputy Commissioner Email: RWright@cmvny.com Website: www.cmvny.com Cost: Varies 32

MOUNT VERNON YOUTH BUREAU Summer Entrepreneurship Academy A partnership with the Westchester Community College Foundation, the Westchester Community College Mount Vernon Extension Center and the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Inc., High school students are equipped with the knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to develop a small business. This unique program introduced youth, ages 15‐17, to the basic principles of planning and managing a business, while exposing them to the college environment. Youth participate in business competitions, educational field trips and motivational seminars. Participants have the opportunity to travel to various companies to meet with company executives

Room 308 – City Hall, One Roosevelt Square 914‐665‐2344 Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Contact: Debbie Burrell‐Butler, Youth Employment Coordinator

MOUNT VERNON UNITED TENANTS

Mount Vernon United Tenants (MVUT) is a grassroots, community‐based organization that has been providing principled and effective tenant assistance for over 30 years. As the only funded and staffed Tenants Association in Westchester County, NY, MVUT is essential for protecting and extending tenants’ rights.

Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP): MVUT provides intensive case management services for tenants at‐risk of eviction. Services include assistance in securing rent arrears; landlord/tenant mediation and negotiation; preparation of meritorious defenses for court cases; assistance in filing Order(s) to Show Cause (OSC); collaboration and cooperation with Legal Services of the Hudson Valley. In addition to eviction prevention services, our intensive case management services help tenants with hundreds of various other landlord/tenant issues.

2 Gramatan Avenue, Room 312 (914) 699‐1114 PO Box 2107, Mount Vernon, NY 10551 Web: www.MVUT.org E‐mail: mvut@erols.com Dennis Hanratty, Executive Director – ext. 303 Tom Mastroeni, Comptroller – ext. 306 Janet Robinson, Housing Counselor – ext. 307 General Information – ext. 305

Important!! All office visitors should call to request an appointment. Unless you have a 72 hour notice or a Con Ed shut‐off notice, please call (914) 699‐ 1114, ext. 307 or ext. 303 to request an appointment before visiting the office 33

MY SISTER’S PLACE

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATION & PREVENTION PROGRAM The shelter is open 7 days a week. Residential and community based service for women, teens, and children affected by domestic violence and abuse in other relationships. Services include support groups, individual support, legal assistance, and advocacy. The Domestic Violence Education and Prevention (DVEP) Program provides presentations, group and individual support for teens, primarily within the middle and senior high school. DVEP offers supportive counseling for teens (ages 12‐18) who have experienced dating violence or witnessed domestic violence in the home. Additionally, specialized services are available for LGBTQ teens that are living with or existing violent dating relationships.

1 Water Street, 3rd Floor, White Plains, NY 10601 914‐358‐0333 Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Contact: Karen Cheeks‐Lomax, Executive Director Lisa Scott Education and Prevention for Youth Services Lisa Alfano, Coordinator Children and Youth Services 24 hour Hotline: 1 (800) 298‐SAFE (7233) Website: www.mysistersplaceny.org Cost: None

LEGAL SERVICES Serving Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, and Pelham residents. My Sisters’’ Place has opened an office in Mount Vernon, in collaboration with Legal Service of the Hudson Valley and the Westchester Hispanic Coalition. My Sisters’ Place offers legal counseling for domestic violence issues, as well as individual crisis intervention, supporting counseling, advocacy for social support, counsel and representation.

100 East 1st Street, Suite 825, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 (914) 813‐6883 Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Contact: Beth Levy, Senior Associate Council 24 hour hotline (1‐800) 298‐SAFE (7233) My Sisters’ Place has two emergency shelters and a 24‐hour hotline

People can see an attorney on a walk‐in basis or by calling for an appointment

ST. JOSEPH'S MEDICAL CENTER

127 South Broadway 914‐378‐7000 Yonkers, NY 10701 www.saintjosephs.org

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PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Evaluation, treatment and referral or inpatient admission of persons with psychiatric emergencies is provided by psychiatrists within the Emergency Department at Saint Joseph's Medical Center. Hours: 24 Hours, 7 days per week Ages: 18 Years and older; Children will be evaluated and referred.

CRISIS PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TEAM 914‐925‐5959 A mobile, person‐centered resource to assist Westchester residents in resolv‐ ing crisis situations by linking them to existing supports in the community.

OUTPATIENT SERVICES

MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC 914‐378‐7461 Diagnosis, evaluation, individual, group and family therapy; behavior modification; pharmacotherapy, ambulatory ECT; priority for emergencies and crisis intervention. Bilingual services available in Spanish, Serbian, Croatian.

107 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701 Hours: Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Limited hours by appointment Evenings and Saturday. Ages: 18 Years and older

ST. JOSEPH’S HEALTH HOME CARE COORDINATION 914‐965‐5252 Health Home Care Coordination offers eligible Medicaid recipients services to help clients reach personal health, recovery and wellness goals. Care coordinators link clients to medical, behavioral health, social services or entitlements as needed.

317 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10705 Hours: Monday ‐ Friday 9 a.m. ‐ 5 p.m. Ages: 18 Years and older

METHADONE MAINTENANCE TREATMENT PROGRAM 914‐378‐7566 Outpatient methadone maintenance program for persons presently addicted to opiates, plus a full range of psychiatric, social work and vocational support services.

317 South Broadway, 1st Floor, Yonkers, NY 10705 Hours: Monday – Friday; 6 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Saturday; 7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Sunday and Holidays; 7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Ages: 18 Years and older 35

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POSITIVE DIRECTIONS 914‐964‐0905 An alcoholism and substance abuse outpatient clinic and rehabilitation program providing a combination of rehabilitative services. Day and evening rehabilitation programs available. Dually‐diagnosed patients accepted, Spanish speaking track available; DWI/DUI evaluation and treatment services available.

317 South Broadway, 2nd Floor, Yonkers, NY 10705 Hours: Monday ‐ Friday; 10 a.m. ‐ 2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday; 6 p.m. ‐ 8 p.m. Ages: 18 Years and older

ST. VINCENT’S HOSPITAL WESTCHESTER

A Division of St. Joseph’s Medical Center 914‐967‐6500 275 North Street, Harrison, NY 10528 www.stvincentswestchester.org

EVALUATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES 914‐925‐5320 Hours: 24 Hours Ages: All Ages

CRISIS PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TEAM 914‐925‐5959 A mobile, person‐centered resource to assist Westchester residents in resolving crisis situations by linking them to existing supports in the community.

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES – SUPPORTED HOUSING PROGRAM 914‐925‐5802 Program provides permanent housing for individuals who have graduated from more restrictive residential programs and who demonstrate the ability to live independently. Clients are provided with rental stipends and case man‐ agement as needed. Hours: 24 Hours Ages: 18 Years and older

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES – SISTER ANNE MARY REGAN RESIDENCE 914‐848‐3101 The residence provides a structured, supervised environment for women with chemical dependency issues who are making the transition to abstinent living. The program provides 24‐hour care and a short‐term transitional residence for women in recovery who are seeking restoration to independent living.

18 Spring Street, Port Chester, NY 10573 Hours: 24 Hours Ages: 18 Years and older 36

THE SHARING COMMUNITY

Drop‐in center and food kitchen. Mental health support, outreach, advocacy, and referral for homeless individuals and others in need. Supported housing for homeless mentally ill persons.

AIDS Education and Referral Services including HIV counseling and testing. Nutrition services and support groups.

Mobile outreach to homeless individuals in Yonkers and Mount Vernon who are at risk of HIV infection, alcoholic/substance abuse or mentally ill. Outreach includes education, brief counseling, and referral for treatment and follow‐up services.

H.O.S.T. (Homeless Outreach Service Team) provides street outreach, daytime lounges and overnight emergency shelter for those ineligible for county‐ contracted shelter system.

WestCARES provides housing first collaborative scatter‐site housing program with psychiatric back‐up for homeless mentally ill individuals.

1 Hudson Street, Yonkers, NY 10701 914‐963‐2626 www.thesharingcommunity.org

Hours: Monday ‐ Friday 9 a.m. ‐ 5 p.m.

Administrative and Case Management Staff Hours: Monday – Friday 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Outreach Staff Lunch served every day 12:30 p.m. ‐ 2 p.m. Ages: All ages

STUDENT ADVOCACY, INC.

Provides advocacy services to children at risk of educational failure; emphasis on educationally‐handicapped children, truants, drop‐outs, suspended children, children returning to school from residential placement, and families needing assistance enrolling children in new school systems in Westchester County. Youth are trained in advocacy techniques. Parents, students, professionals, and local community groups are educated on relevant issues. Networks of communication with public and private agencies working with at‐ risk youth are developed and expanded.

3 West Main Street, Elmsford, NY 10523 914‐347‐3313 Hours: Monday ‐ Friday 9 a.m. ‐ 5 p.m. Ages: Children and young adults 37

URBAN LEAGUE OF WESTCHESTER

As our nation faces great challenges due to the foreclosure crisis, increased levels of household debt and unemployment, there are even greater numbers of Americans without access to wealth. The Housing and Community Development division preserves individual and community assets through partnering with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD), NeighborWorks America and a diverse network of institutions to provide consumers with financial management, home ownership and retention strategies.

61 Mitchell Place, White Plains, NY 10601 914.428.6300

WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPT. OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH HOMELESS OUTREACH PROJECT 914‐995‐5944 Intensive case management and community support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities living in the homeless shelter system or at risk of homelessness.

112 East Post Road, 2nd Floor, White Plains, NY 10601 Hours: Monday ‐ Friday 9 a.m. ‐ 5 p.m. Ages: 18 Years and older

WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. (WJCS)

MOUNT VERNON FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC Provides mental health counseling, crisis intervention and specialty services in clinic‐based setting. WJCS operates New York State licensed clinics and satellites in the county. Behavioral health services are provided to people of all ages, socio‐economic and demographic backgrounds. Individual, family and group psychotherapy is offered for children and adults. Supervised medication evaluation and management is available. (DBT treatment available)

6 Gramatan Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 914‐668‐8938 ext. 476 Hours: Monday and Tuesday; 9:00 AM‐7:30 PM Wednesday and Thursday; 9:00 AM‐8:00 PM Friday; 9:00 AM ‐5:00 PM Contact: Ann Brammer Phone: (914) 668‐8938, ext. 304 Email: abrammer@wjcs.com Website: www.wjcs.com Cost: Insurance Accepted and self‐pay 38

URBAN LEAGUE OF WESTCHESTER

61 Mitchell Place, White Plains, NY 10601 914.428.6300

112 East Post Road, 2nd Floor, White Plains, NY 10601 Hours: Monday ‐ Friday 9 a.m. ‐ 5 p.m. Ages: 18 Years and older

WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. (WJCS)

URBAN LEAGUE OF WESTCHESTER

61 Mitchell Place, White Plains, NY 10601 914.428.6300

112 East Post Road, 2nd Floor, White Plains, NY 10601 Hours: Monday ‐ Friday 9 a.m. ‐ 5 p.m. Ages: 18 Years and older

WESTCHESTER JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. (WJCS)

WESTCHESTER RESIDENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES, INC.

HUD certified organization that provides Eviction Prevention and Fair Housing Services and assistance in finding appropriate and affordable housing of all types for adults recovering from psychiatric illness who are ready to live independently.

470 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 410 White Plains, NY 10605 Hours: Monday ‐ Friday 9 a.m. ‐ 5 p.m. Ages: 18 Years and older

914‐428‐4507

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Mount Vernon City School District 165 North Columbus Avenue Mount Vernon, New York 10553

Dr. Kenneth R. Hamilton Superintendent of Schools

Felicia Gaon

Director of Student Support Services/Special Education

Dr. Lillian F. Reynolds District Homeless Liaison

Resources for the Guide for McKinney Vento Students were adapted from the Westchester County Community Mental Health Services Guide and the City of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau Youth Services Directory

Designed and Printed at the Mount Vernon High School Print Shop