BUDDY MENTORING PROGRAM | LONG ISLAND COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE

1025 Old Country Road, Suite 221, Westbury, NY 11590

Eligibility

Children ages 4-18 who live in Nassau County with an incarcerated parent or family member. Mentors must have a clean driving record and access to a vehicle. An interview and screening process are required with a one year commitment of a minimum of four hours per month.

Hours

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http://www.licadd.org

Application process

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Fees

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Service area

Nassau County, NY

Description

Offers a community based mentoring program to children, ages 4-18, living in Nassau County who have a parent or close family member currently incarcerated. Trained adult mentors meet regularly with individual children, participate in activities, provide guidance and support with the goal of developing a trusting relationship. Aims to bolster self-esteem and improve quality of life through access to a range of professionally delivered health, mental health, social and financial services.

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Providing organization

LONG ISLAND COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM AND DRUG DEPENDENCE

Addresses the addictive climate of our times by providing initial attention and referral services to individuals, families and children through intervention education and professional guidance to overcome the ravages of alcohol and other drug-related problems.