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Program Life Skills for Children, Teenagers, and Young Adults and Adults:

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Life Skills for Children, Teenagers, and Young Adults and Adults

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    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

    Provider:Mental Health America of Dutchess County (MHADC)
    Provider Address:253 Mansion Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601
    Areas Served:Dutchess
    Telephone:

    (845)-473-2500

    Website:https://mhadutchess.org/services/
    41.69
    -73.92
    Last Update:1/27/2021 11:13 AM

Eligibility Requirements

  • Female Age From:18
    Female Age To:150
    Male Age From:18
    Male Age To:150
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