Programs Supported

Youth mental health refers to those services, opportunities, and supports designed to help young people effectively deal with life stressors, develop positive social interactions, and learn effective decision making skills. Programs reviewed by the Youth Mental Health panel may include but are not limited to:

·        screening;

·        diagnosis;

·        non-crisis services; and

·        positive youth development programs

Decisions on which programs to fund are made on an annual basis by community volunteers. Inclusion on this list of funded programs for the current year is not a guarantee the program will be funded in subsequent years. Funding decisions are based on the availability of funds, quality of the program, and community need.

Programs receiving allocation funding from United Way of Broome County for 2010:

Boy Scouts in Broome County
Youth development and education program for boys ages 11 to 17.
Boy Scouts of America, Baden-Powell CounciL, Inc.

Compeer Youth Mentoring  
Matches trained community volunteers in one-on-one mentoring relationships with children who have developed or are at risk of developing serious emotional/behavioral problems. Targets emotionally disturbed children, children at risk of out-of-home placement, and those who are being treated for social and behavioral problems. 
Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier, Inc. 

Coordinated Children's Service Initiative, FOCUS Program
Supports families whose children have special emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs by using a strengths-based, individualized care approach.
Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier, Inc. 

Counseling Program 
Provides professional counseling to individuals and families to help them solve difficulties and cope with stress. Services provided by experienced clinicians on a sliding fee basis.   
Family and Children’s Society, Inc.

Cub Scouts in Broome County
Youth development and education program for boys in first to fifth grade.
Boy Scouts of America, Baden-Powell Council, Inc.

Family Counseling 
Provides counseling/psychotherapy and coaching to individuals, family and groups by a staff of professional licensed clinical social workers.
Catholic Social Services of Broome County

Functional Family Therapy
Evidenced based, blue print model with 30 years of proven research with at risk adolescents and their families. Builds family relationships to reduce long term behavior patterns which occur between family members. This intervention helps families to develop more adaptive coping and parenting skills to reduce placement risks. Cost effective and shown to prevent of out of home placement and juvenile delinquency.
Broome County Catholic Youth Organization 

Membership (Troop) Program  
Girls develop their leadership potential by working together to discover, connect, and take action to make a difference in the world.
Girl Scouts of the NYPENN Pathways

Outreach (Special Interest) Program  
Builds community by offering support and connection to at-risk and under-served girls in need through various methods of program delivery.
Girl Scouts of the NYPENN Pathways

School Counseling Programs 
Through outstationing clinical social workers and a parent partner in four school districts: Harpursville, Maine Endwell, Union Endicott and Whitney Point, easy access is provided for mental health services for youth, and family support. 
Family and Children’s Society, Inc.

Summer in the Parks
Gives youth, especially in the Oak Hill area of Endicott, a safe and fun place to go in the summer that is close to home.
Boys and Girls Club of Western Broome, Inc. 

Venturing and Exploring in Broome County
Youth development and education program for boys and girls ages 14 to 20.
Boy Scouts of America, Baden-Powell Council, Inc. 

Voices for Children, Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA)
Trained volunteers advocate for children at risk of abuse and neglect in the court and community. CASAs facilitate, advocate, fact-find and monitor.
ACCORD, a Center for Conflict Resolution, Inc.

Updated: June 2, 2010