Project HOME newsletter August 2017 Community Organizations and Services
Counseling New York Psychotherapy and NYPCC locations Counseling Center (NYPCC) Bronx Now that you are settled in your new NYPCC offers out-patient services in many home you may find yourself ready to 579 Courtland Avenue 10451 communities including three outpatient begin therapy. Having someone to (at corner of East 150th Street) Child and Family Clinics in Brooklyn and talk to to discuss the trauma resulting Tel: 718-485-2100 the Bronx. Their clinics are open 7 days from domestic violence is important a week at convenient hours. NYPCC’s Brooklyn for your long-term well being. person-centered, episodic therapy and 102 Piling Street 11207 crisis intervention services are available for (at corner of Evergreen Avenue) individuals and families, including children, Tel: 718-602-1000 adolescents and adults. 2857 Linden Boulevard 11208 Same day appointments are available at (between 77 St. and Emerald St.) all NYPCC clinics. Tel: 718-235-3100
Case Management Services Youth Programs and Activities • After School Mercy Center • Saturday Reading Enrichment Free social services and case management are provided Why take parenting classes? to individuals participating in Mercy Center programs who do not receive these services from other agencies. • Parenting is THE most important job you’ll This is a time limited and goal/outcome oriented ever have. program that provides an opportunity for participants • Parenting is a lot more fun with the right tools. to work one‑on‑one with a case worker to solve current • Receive support from other parents facing problems and create a support structure that will prevent similar situations. problems from recurring. • Learn to communicate better with your children at different stages. Adult Education and Workforce Readiness • Learn how to match your parenting style with • ESOL Classes your child’s personality. • Computer Literacy Courses • Gain confidence. • National Work Readiness Credential Contact Mercy Center to schedule an appointment • HSE Classes Offered in English and Spanish • Immigration Services [email protected]
Family Skills and Alternatives to Violence Bronx locations: 377 East 145 Street 332 East 148 Street, 8th Floor • Parenting Classes (English and Spanish) Bronx, NY 10454 Bronx, NY 10451 • Family Development Program Tel: 718-993-2789 Tel: 718-942-9815 • Anger Management Project HOME Newsletter Discovering New York
Brooklyn Botanical Gardens Brooklyn Children’s Museum Entrances: 145 Brooklyn Avenue (corner of St. Marks Ave.) 150 Eastern Parkway Tel: 718-735-4400 455 Flatbush Avenue FREE admission every 990 Washington Avenue Thursday, 10 am – 5 pm Tel: 718-623-7200 www.brooklynkids.org FREE admission every Tuesday www.bbg.org
Bronx Zoo 2300 Southern Blvd. Tel: 718-220-5100
FREE admission every Wednesday www.bronxzoo.com
Free Events at NYC Parks
Central Park (Manhattan) www.centralpark.com/guide/activities/concerts/ summerstage-festival.html
Prospect Park (Brooklyn) www.prospectpark.org/news-events/events/
Pelham Bay Park (Bronx) www.pelhambaypark.org
Contact Us Yuly Rodriguez, Director 646.472.0262 x 28. [email protected] Project HOME offers phone check-ins to help you stay Shanique Merritt, Coordinator connected to services and to answer any questions 646.472.0262 x 12. [email protected] you may have. Please note you can always reach out to Valerie Mercado, Coordinator Project HOME staff via phone or email. 646.472.0262 x 15. [email protected]
New Destiny Housing www.newdestinyhousing.org 12 W. 37th Street, 7th floor @newdestinyorg New York, NY 10018 facebook.com/NewDestinyHousing 646.472.0262