The Merakey Center for Hope is a youth drop-in center for young people ages 11-21 who live in the city of Newburgh, NY. This program is available after school and offers many workshops, including ceramics, music, dance, photography, creative writing, and more.

Summer Youth Employment & Training Program (SYETP) is a summer academic and career development program. Youth are exposed to an enriching learning environment that includes academic development, career/vocational focus, and exploration/recreational activities. Participants 14 to 18 have the opportunity to participate in job shadowing/summer internships and earn a stipend for their participation.

Provides middle and high school students with academic enrichment and support services, personal relationship workshops, physical fitness and sports activities, music and the arts, and a college and career center.

Provides a safe space for for LGBTQ youth to gather and receive support from caring adults through case management services, HIV, STD and Hepatitis C testing, mental health assessments, referrals for LGBTQ affirming clinical services, and referrals to LGBTQ affirming health and human service providers. Offers after school programming and support groups for youth, parents and families.

LGBTQ Youth & Allies (ages 13-17) - Meet Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TransYouth (ages 13-22) - Meet the First and Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TransParent Group - Meet the First and Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Unity Group (gender non-conforming youth ages 3-22) - Meet the First Monday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Q Kids (ages 8-12) - Meet the Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Youth of Color (ages 13-22) - Meet the Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Steppin' Out (ages 18-22) - Meet Thursday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
COLAGE (ages 8-12) for children of LGBTQ parents - Meet the Fourth Monday of the month, September - June, 5:30 PM - 7 PM

* Provides a college and career readiness program that offers middle and high school students academic support, social-emotional mentorship, and job readiness training and placement to prepare them for post-graduation success.

Provides a safe space for for LGBTQ youth to gather and receive support from caring adults through case management services, HIV, STD and Hepatitis C testing, mental health assessments, referrals for LGBTQ affirming clinical services, and referrals to LGBTQ affirming health and human service providers. Offers after school programming and support groups for youth, parents and families.

LGBTQ Youth & Allies (ages 13-17) - Meet Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TransYouth (ages 13-22) - Meet the First and Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TransParent Group - Meet the First and Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Unity Group (gender non-conforming youth ages 3-22) - Meet the First Monday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Q Kids (ages 8-12) - Meet the Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Youth of Color (ages 13-22) - Meet the Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Steppin' Out (ages 18-22) - Meet Thursday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
COLAGE (ages 8-12) for children of LGBTQ parents - Meet the Fourth Monday of the month, September - June, 5:30 PM - 7 PM

Serves part-time students and working adults interested in pursuing degrees by taking courses during evening, online or at the Syracuse campus. Offers a variety of courses and subjects, both credit bearing and non-credit bearing. Also offers Summer and Winter session courses, which provide opportunities to take accelerated courses outside of the standard fall and spring semesters.

Serves part-time students and working adults interested in pursuing degrees by taking courses during evening, online or at the Syracuse campus. Offers a variety of courses and subjects, both credit bearing and non-credit bearing. Also offers Summer and Winter session courses, which provide opportunities to take accelerated courses outside of the standard fall and spring semesters.

Assigns counselors to work with students throughout their EOC experience. Works collaboratively with students, teachers, and other agencies to develop students academically, personally, and socially. Job and college placement are an integral part of the counseling component.

* Provides academic tutoring and support services for at risk youth. Academic enrichment services (tutoring and support). Life skills strategies. College and Career exploration. Community Service opportunities. Social and cultural experiences. Workshops for parents.

An program which combines both educational and recreational activities to enrich, encourage and build self-esteem to local youth and help with school, social and other life areas.

Services include enrichment courses in math, science, engineering, technology; tutoring; academic advisement; internships; counseling; SAT preparation workshops; college admissions and financial aid seminars; and career planning activities. Program staff provide services during the summer as well as throughout the academic year. Offers tutoring positions to undergraduate students in their sophomore through senior years as well as to graduate students at Buffalo State College.

Provides guidance to those students looking at career choices with profile testing, pros and cons, and what classes to attend. Also offers support services to those students transferring to or from another school.

Builds academic skills for college, self confidence and direction for bright, underachieving, college-bound students by combining classroom academics with internships and service projects in the community.

Provides services for children, youth, adults and seniors, such as drinking driver program, educational and counseling services, Nursing Home Transition and Diversion Program (NHTD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), as well as a variety of services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Provides guidance to those students looking at career choices with profile testing, pros and cons, and what classes to attend. Also offers support services to those students transferring to or from another school.

Provides tutors and other support services to low income or first generation high school students, to complete high school and prepare them to enroll in college.

Provides a safe space for for LGBTQ youth to gather and receive support from caring adults through case management services, HIV, STD and Hepatitis C testing, mental health assessments, referrals for LGBTQ affirming clinical services, and referrals to LGBTQ affirming health and human service providers. Offers after school programming and support groups for youth, parents and families.

LGBTQ Youth & Allies (ages 13-17) - Meet Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TransYouth (ages 13-22) - Meet the First and Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
TransParent Group - Meet the First and Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Unity Group (gender non-conforming youth ages 3-22) - Meet the First Monday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Q Kids (ages 8-12) - Meet the Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Youth of Color (ages 13-22) - Meet the Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Steppin' Out (ages 18-22) - Meet Thursday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
COLAGE (ages 8-12) for children of LGBTQ parents - Meet the Fourth Monday of the month, September - June, 5:30 PM - 7 PM

* Facilitates meetings between caregivers and their children to work with a Hillside Family Peer Advocate. * Parent education opportunities including active parenting, support groups, and a variety of informational workshops that help increase social connections. * Access to mental health services with an on-site clinician. * Referrals to other community-based services including substance use treatment; mental health services; Women, Infant & Children (WIC) supports; domestic violence supports; food banks; SSI;day care; housing; employment opportunities; and recreational activities. * Support that allows families to accomplish personal goals such as furthering their education and finding job/internship opportunities. * Support for youth and families in achieving success in school, as needed. * Offers monthly family activities offered on-site or in the community.

Provides a community mental health program designed to assist people with psychiatric conditions with choosing, getting and keeping educational goals. Services are provided in individual counseling sessions in the office or directly on campus. Support is provided to individuals seeking to get a GED, attend vocational training, or attend college.

Provides guidance to those students looking at career choices with profile testing, pros and cons, and what classes to attend. Also offers support services to those students transferring to or from another school.

Delivers basic literacy courses to out-of-school youth between 18-21. Instruction is provided in reading, writing, mathematics and the development of English speaking, listening and writing skills. This program also provides for an assessment and support services program to help young adults plan for future employment. Call for more detailed information.

Provides guidance to those students looking at career choices with profile testing, pros and cons, and what classes to attend. Also offers support services to those students transferring to or from another school.

After school program that focuses on academics, life skills, and career and college exploration. Teens participate in classroom and group lessons in a safe environment. Summer program is for 6 weeks and during the six week period, Monday-Thursday (or four days a week), the students work at the designated internship site and Fridays (or 1 day a week) the students work on life skills, career and college exploration.

Recruits and assesses low income, TANF eligible teenage students, with a strategy which includes academic support services, job readiness skills, conflict resolution training, and individual and group counseling to help them succeed in various ways.