The Learn and Grow Playgroup is a social, educational and recreational opportunity for children ages 2-8 who have a developmental disability.

The playgroup features games, activities and music for children and parents in a peer setting.

The playgroup meets monthly. It coincides with monthly Sibshops gatherings.

To find the next playgroup, visit our calendar.

For more information, contact Wendy Watkins at 962-8225, ext. 223, or wwatkins@aimcil.com.

A NYS Approved Provider of Early Intervention Services and under contract with Nassau and Suffolk counties. All Early Intervention evaluations and services are provided at no cost to families but health insurance may be accessed. If a child is found eligible for services through Early Intervention, all services are identified in partnership with the family and must be approved by the municipality. The municipality will arrange for service providers to deliver services. The Early Intervention Program is funded and regulated by the New York State Department of Health and Nassau and Suffolk Counties Department of Health.

Services Provided: Community health services to Schoharie County residents. Major programs include: Family Health, Disease Control, Home Health Agency, Environmental Health, Public Health Education, Preschool Special Needs/Early Intervention Program and Community Health Assessment. Physically Handicapped Children's Program, Emergency Preparedness.

Mental Health America Dutchess County offers life skills programs and support groups for children, teenagers, young adults and adults: (Call 845-473-2500 for information regarding a particular program)

FOR CHILDREN:

Kids on the Block features nearly life-size puppets that educate and entertain young children. Children learn healthy life skills that increase awareness and understanding. Programs are available free to schools and youth groups on these topics: bullies, gangs, and school safety; obesity, multiculturalism, learning disabilities, substance abuse prevention, and emotional well being.

FOR TEENAGERS:

The Teen Challenge Program is for at-risk youth ages 14-18. Some challenges teens may face today include: low self-esteem, lack of social skills, advancement of education, further development of life skills and/or job placement. The program addresses these possible challenges through weekly life skills curriculum meetings; vocational/educational mentoring for jobs and education; and community engagement involving community service projects.

FOR 18-25 YEAR OLDS:

Supported Education serves students whose post-secondary education has been interrupted as a result of mental illness. Working with Dutchess Community College and state agencies, MHADC helps people get into school, stay in school, and succeed in school. Eligibility for Supported Education: 18 or older, meet admission requirements for Duchess Community College, and be referred by ACCES-VR, New York State’s Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation.

FOR ADULTS:

Are you living with a Severe Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) and looking to become more independent and comfortable in society? PROS (Personalized Recovery Oriented Services) will help you learn and refine your life skills. You get the opportunity to build your own schedule, learn in a familiar setting, and take the pressure off by learning coping skills and medication management.

Services:

Life skills training

Medication and wellness management training

Emotional support

Clinical and professional support

Ongoing rehabilitation resources

Intervention and risk reduction

FLIC offers free community outreach speakers, workshops, and trainings, to develop an awareness about people with disabilities and disability issues.

Early Intervention (EI) is a program for children under three years of age who have or are suspected of having a developmental delay and/or disability, and their families. It is funded and regulated by the New York State Department of Health (DOH). Variety Child Learning Center (VCLC) is state approved and under contract with both the Nassau and Suffolk Counties' Departments of Health to provide EI evaluations and services. These are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to parents. Funding is provided by New York State and Nassau County. Health insurance may be accessed.

goods, services and subsidies that assist families of people with disabilities

TIPS is a skills-based training program designed to prevent intoxication, underage drinking, and drunk driving. It helps servers and/or sellers of alcohol to build their knowledge and confidence in order to recognize potential alcohol-related problems and to effectively intervene.

The cost for this program is $25 per person or $200 per group of 8 or more people.

Please call 716-373-4303 for details during normal business hours 8am-4pm.

The Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome provides Educational and Recreational Activities for their members. Activities include: arts & crafts, drama, babysitting courses, cooking, computer lab, game room, painting, homework tutoring, and free swim.

Communication Horizon is an Early Intervention provider agency with an ongoing contract with the Department of Health to provide therapeutic and assessment services to infants and toddlers of age ranging from 0 to 3 years: Physical therapy, Speech, Special Instructor, Occupational therapy services. We recently expanded our services to assist health care facilities with their staffing needs.