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Community Resources / Services for Kids & Families
AIDS Related Community Services (ARCS) 628-1311 Information, services, support for those affected by
HIV/AIDS
American Legion Argonne Post No. 71, 845-279-9417; Services for veterans and their families
Arbor House 278-4486 or 279-2588 24-hour hotline services for runaway children and teens
Arms Acres 225-3400 inpatient and outpatient substance abuse services, adolescent after school programs
Birthright 225-8885 24-hour hotline 1-800-550-4900 pregnancy support and counseling
BOCES GED/JOB 225-2468 preparation for GED exam and employment
CAP (Community Action Program) 278-8021 or 278-8024 counseling and information for low-income
families, food pantry, and car seats
Carmel Psychological Associates 279-5908 therapy for adults, teens, children and families
Catholic Charities Community Services 279-5276, Ext. 205 variety of services for Putnam County
residents including SNAP assistance, immigration, ESL classes, utilities and rental assistance.
C.H.A.D.D. 278-3012 support group for children and adults affected by Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), meets for 1-2 hours first Tuesday of each month at
7:30pm
Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-342-3720
Child Advocacy Center 225-7040 child-friendly services for child abuse
Child Care Council 621-5619 child care information and referral service
Child Health Plus 1-800-698-4543 low-cost/no-cost health insurance services for children under age 19
Childrens Project 628-9284 or 225-7860 counseling to assist children and families, sliding scale, no one
turned away
Coordinated Youth and Family Services Project 225-6316 strength-based family assessment, service
coordination
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County 278-6738 parenting workshops, 4-H fair
Catherine Ptak - Youth Program Coordinator - cptak@mhaputnam.org - tel : 845 - 278 - 7600 ext. 255
Catherine Ptak - Youth Program Coordinator - cptak@mhaputnam.org - tel : 845 - 278 - 7600 ext. 255
Pegasus 808-1600, ext. 46126 free confidential program for children ages 6 to 14 who have a parent or
family member suffering from alcohol or other drug dependence.
Planned Parenthood 278-7313 education, training programs, pregnancy counseling, mid-life services, HIV
testing
Preventive Services 225-7040 Department of Social Services supportive and rehabilitative services for
families with children age 18 and younger
Putnam County Childrens Committee P.O. Box 187, Carmel, NY 10512 assistance with special needs
Putnam County Community Affairs Coordinator 278-1820 cultural concerns
Putnam County Court House 225-3641 family court: extension 6
Putnam County Developmental Disabilities Services Coordinator 225-7040 ext. 1203
Putnam County Family Mediation 225-9555 conflict resolution for families and children
Putnam County Health Department 278-6086 immunizations, 278-6558 nursing services, 278-6678 WIC,
early intervention service
Putnam County Housing Corporation 225-8493 includes Section 8 assistance
Putnam County Legal Aid Society 225-8466 custody, violation of support, violation of order of protection,
family offense concerns
Putnam County Probation Department 225-0304 requests for a PINS (Person in Need of Supervision)
Petition for a youth at-risk due to out-of-control behavior, PASS (Parent Awareness Student Success)
program, diversion program
Putnam County Sheriff 225-4300
Putnam County Youth Bureau 225-6316 information and referral, coordination and administration for
youth development and delinquency prevention programs
Putnam County Youth Court 225-6316 justice for the youth by the youth
Putnam County Youth Mentoring Program 225-6316 trained teens mentor 6-13 year olds with
behavioral, emotional needs
Putnam Family and Community Services, Inc. 225-2700 outpatient counseling services for adults, teens,
children, and families; addresses issues such as anger, depression, relationships, stress, mental illness,
alcohol abuse, and substance abuse; sliding scale
Putnam Family Connections 225-6316 coordinated, family-driven plans for families with multiple needs
Catherine Ptak - Youth Program Coordinator - cptak@mhaputnam.org - tel : 845 - 278 - 7600 ext. 255
PFCS Family Support and Advocacy 225-8995 information, referral, support, advocacy for families with
children at-risk and coping with behavioral, psychological, academic issues
Putnam Hospital Center 279-5711
Putnam/Northern Westchester Womens Center 628-9284 or 628-2166 24-hour hotline for women and
children, domestic violence, sexual abuse
Putnam Recreation Program for the Handicapped 225-8250 therapeutic crafts, bowling, sports for 5 to
21 year olds
Sober Teens Festival 225-2539 www.soberteens.org a partnership among teenagers, parents, the Sheriff's
Department, and the community of Putnam County, designed to promote sobriety as a viable lifestyle
choice.
St. Agnes Hospital 278-6014 early intervention and evaluation
Student Advocacy 347-3313 advocate/attorney available to discuss childs legal rights regarding school law
Student Assistance Counselor call high school or Common Sense, (above), information, referral for drug
or alcohol use, depression
Therapy Center North 278-6799 therapy for children, adolescents, and adults
Westcop Therapeutic Nursery 628-1690 preschool special education services
Weekend Center 666-6740 outpatient counseling for anyone with an alcohol-related problem
Youth Center 279-1467 after school activities
Youth Source 276-7669 peer support for teens
Youth ALL Mighty 845-278-7600 ext. 244 peer support and advocacy for youth ages 12-24
Catherine Ptak - Youth Program Coordinator - cptak@mhaputnam.org - tel : 845 - 278 - 7600 ext. 255