Programs and Services

Counseling Services - Our mental health counseling program focuses on healingthe effects of abuse and violence, but also includes counseling for family dysfunction, depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, anger and emotional issues related to ADHD and other learning challenges. The services are structured around a supportive crises intervention model and strengths based solution focused therapy.

Prevention Programs - are designed to strengthen, educate and empower participants on how to keep safe and maintain healthy lifestyles. Programs are delivered through parenting groups, family programs, children’s groups, a home visiting program and school based prevention programs.

School Programs - an educational program that meets the New York State mandate to annually educate all students' kindergarten through sixth grade concerning prevention of child sexual abuse. Children in grades 4-8 are provided a nationally recognized and evaluated program that includes parents/caregivers. This program is designed to improve family communication, improve family problem solving skills, and prevent drug/alcohol use. The program is recognized by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

Harriet M. West Child Advocacy Center -The Child Advocacy Center is designed to be a central, child friendly location in which a comprehensive coordinated approach is taken in response to allegations of child abuse. The Center provides a warm, caring environment that places the child's need first and provides one location to interview, examine and counsel abused children while preparing for prosecution of child abuse cases.