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Helps resolve and prevent racial and ethnic violence and disorder, and to diffuse potentially explosive situations in schools and communities through mediation and conflict resolution. This regional office services New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and Virginia.

Provides comprehensive wellness services including fitness, health education programs, smoking cessation, disease and injury prevention, weight and stress management, and health and screening counseling.

Provides Reference, Information and Referral, Readers Advisory and Answers 24x7 . Offers Defensive Driving, Blood Pressure Screening and a wide range of programs which may include Knitting Club, Computer Instruction, Arts and Crafts, Book Discussions, Performances and Films, and Bus Trips.

Provides opportunities for middle and junior high school students to participate in an Annual Youth Conference. Students create and develop marketing materials and have opportunities to interact with their peers and highlight each other.

Provides reference, information and referral, Readers' Advisory, and Ask A Librarian. Offers Defensive Driving, Blood Pressure Screening, and programs which may include computer instruction, arts and crafts, and book discussions.

Provides Reference, Information and Services, Readers Advisory and Live Librarian. Offers GED, ESOL Classes, Defensive Driving and a wide range of programs which may include arts and crafts, book discussions, performances and films, computer instruction, fitness and bus trips.

Services are designed to meet the needs of older adults, caregivers and professionals working with the elderly. Offers AARP Defensive Driving and Senior Connections.

Provides reference, information and referral, reader's advisory and a range of programs.

Offers a school which is designed for students with moderate to severe developmental disabilities. The instructional program, which is aligned to the New York State Standards for Students with Severe Disabilities and the New York State Common Core Learning Standards, builds confidence and capabilities of students and focuses on developing communication skills and personal independence. Research-based methodologies, such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), visual strategies, the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), augmentative communications systems, functional behavioral assessment and positive behavioral supports are utilized in this program. The Rosemary Kennedy School consists of the elementary, middle and high school classes as well as district-based classes which provide mainstreaming opportunities for students. Community-based instruction is an essential part of the curriculum and compliments traditional classroom learning. Students participate in recreational activities (libraries, bowling), life skills (grocery shopping, restaurants), volunteer work sites (Mercy Hospital, Hofstra University) and vocational enclaves in the community (fast food restaurants, retail stores). Each student is educated by an interdisciplinary team comprised of the classroom teacher, teacher aides, psychologist, social worker, related service personnel, curriculum teachers and administrators. Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's education through daily communication notebooks, conferences, visits, parent training sessions and parent support groups. Transition planning for students from ages 12 to 21 is facilitated by vocational rehabilitation counselors and social workers in coordination with students and their families prior to graduation. Call for more detailed information.

Offers workshops, one-day seminars and support groups for children, teens and adults on understanding anger, and raises awareness of thoughts and feelings that are associated with anger and other emotions. Offers the opportunity to work one-on-one or as a family with a professional. Approved for court mandated clients. Available September to June.

Offers workshop for children ages 5-8 and 9-12 (parents included). This program provides education and support to families. Topics include building healthy friendships, communication skills, understanding and expressing feelings, dealing with teasing and bullies, and more. Discussion groups, creative arts, games and hands-on activities are utilized to increase understanding and strengthen social skills. The Parent Component offers support and guidance to parents, and provides practical skills for helping their child in a variety of situations. The Parent Component meets at the same time the children's program runs.

Offers adult recreational and educational leisure time activities, which may include defensive driving classes, Mah Jong, museum adventures, and breast and ovarian cancer support groups.

Provides a family resource center with a focus on women and girls that serves women of all ages through skill building, resource coordination and empowerment.

Provides Reference, Information and Referral, Readers Advisory and Tutor.com. Manages the collection of books, DVDs, Bluerays, video games, digital materials, online database resources and Museum Passes. Offers a wide range of programs which may include arts and crafts, book discussions, defensive driving, computer instruction, bus trips and performances and films.

Provides psychiatric outpatient services to clients ages 18 and older.

A program that works in collaboration with schools, which are workshops designed to build knowledge and skills of team work, communication, conflict resolution, self-esteem and diversity, so that their schools and communities are safer and more productive places for themselves and their peers. After 25-30 hours of intensive training youth develop strong relationships and a sense of community that they will carry with them for years to come. The program strives to allow young people to use their voices to express their concerns, fears and dreams within a safe environment.

Provides peer groups to improve self-esteem through education. Teenage groups deal with diverse subjects including peer/group pressure, problem solving, and improving social skills. Call for more information.

Provides one-to-one skill building support for children with mental health diagnoses who are at risk for foster care placement. Children are supported to learn new skills and manage their behavior at home and in the community.

Offers a wide range of licensing, records, and informational services to town residents. Licensing and permits include marriage licenses, hunting/fishing/trapping licenses, disabled parking permits, dog licenses, block party permits, peddler/solicitor licenses, and racing/wagering licenses. Other services include processing passport applications as well as maintaining town records and archives. Prepares and collects property taxes for residents of the Village of Kinderhook from June 1st through August 2nd. After August 2nd all paperwork goes to the Columbia County Treasurer's Office.

Provides individuals, families, and organizations with constructive ways to resolve conflict through communicationPromotes safe and stable living environments for children at risk of abuse and/or neglectPresents individuals with decision-making skills and positive alternatives to violenceBroadens community understanding and acceptance of Alternative Dispute Resolution

Services are designed to meet the needs and interests of older adults, caregivers and professionals working with the elderly, including Senior Connections, Homebound Services, and Information and Referrals. Programs include arts and crafts, book discussions, and performances and films.

Offers Business courses. Sample course offerings include: Real Estate Salesperson Qualifying Course; Notary; Introduction To The Medical Office and Medical Billing/Invoicing; ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding; Grant Writing Suite; Computer Skills for the Workplace; A to Z Grant Writing Series; Start Your Own Small Business; Keys to Effective Communication; Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners; Start Your Own Edible Garden; Get Assertive; Self-Improvement Suite; Start and Operate Your Own Home-Based Business; Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business; Listen to Your Heart, and Success Will Follow; Building Teams That Work; Start Your Own Online Business; Resume Writing Workshop; Where Does All My Money Go?; Get Grants!; Starting a Consulting Practice; Advanced Grant Proposal Writing; Starting a Nonprofit; Growing Plants for Fun and Profit; Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel; Small Business Marketing on a Shoestring; Becoming a Grant Writing Consultant; Writing Effective Grant Proposals; Start Your Own Gift Basket Business; Learn to Buy and Sell on eBay; A to Z Grant Writing II - Beyond the Basics and New Career Suite. Courses vary each semester. Call for more detailed information.

Promotes non-violent conflict resolution techniques to educators, parents and young people workshops on restorative practices, conflict resolution concepts, communication, affirmation, mediation, bullying prevention and intervention, creative problem solving, bias awareness, social emotional learning and mediation services.

Provides an after school program for 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade girls that addresses social, emotional and developmental issues facing young women. Objective is to empower young women by developing leadership skills and self-esteem, and deter at-risk behaviors.

Provides a therapeutic recreation program including group therapeutic activities for children with a serious emotional disturbance. Fosters better socialization skills and offers arts and crafts, sports activities, and field trips.