Programs for Parents

The Teen Challenge Program is for at risk youth, ages 14-18, with a mental health diagnosis and who are in counseling.  Some challenges teens might face today include: low self- esteem, lack of social skills, isolation, and needing further development of life skills and education. The Teen Challenge Program addresses ...

Are you a currently going through a stressful separation or divorce? Are you embroiled in a custody dispute, with your child stuck in the middle? The P.E.A.C.E. program is an interactive class that helps you understand the court system and make sure you keep yourself and your children healthy while ...

Is someone in your family under 21 and in jail? Do you wish you could connect with other people who understand what you’re going through? This support group is peer-led and judgment-free, helping you understand and make the most of the difficult situation you’re in. Break the stigma and stop ...

Are you parent or caregiver to a child with a social, emotional, or mental health diagnosis? Do you feel isolated and wish you could connect with others who know what you’re going through? Helping Others through Personal Experience is a peer-led support group that gets you feeling connected and empowered ...

Do you suffer from a psychiatric disability and have school-aged children? Do you need help creating a stable life for you and your kids? In Emerge, you’ll get some one-on-one time to share your story and your challenges. Then, we’ll help you choose a mix of individual and group activities ...

Are you a parent, guardian, or service provider for a child in Dutchess County aged 0-20 who has Medicaid, along with a serious emotional or mental health diagnosis, or two chronic conditions? If so, that child may benefit from having someone to help coordinate services, navigate community systems and supports, ...

Ellen's Place: CASA's Outdoor Classroom Initiative Click Here to Learn More     Do you know a child that's currently in foster care or at risk of placement? Do you wish you had someone neutral involved to provide an outside perspective with the kid's best interests at heart? An objective ...

Are you over 18 and suffering from or caring for someone with a psychiatric illness? Do you need help, but you’re not 100% sure what you need—for example in the case of moving or a sudden life upheaval? Our Adult Advocacy program will get you the guidance, resource information, and ...