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Addiction Prevention Resources

Prevention Corner: Created by Lansingburgh's Student Assistance Counselor

A website with frequently updated resources created by Lansingburgh's very own Student Assistance Counselor, Stephanie Gardenier. Addiction prevention in New York State is based on a risk and protective factor framework. Protective factors for children and young adults include:

• Open communication with family members, teachers, and other adults in their lives
• A strong sense of family, positive experiences and role models
• The attitudes and conditions of their community.

"High in Plain Sight": Co-presentation from Lansingburgh & East Greenbush

Watch "High in Plain Sight", a valuable presentation by Knickerbacker Middle School/Lansingburgh High School Student Assistance Counselor, Ms. Gardenier. This co-production with East Greenbush CSD is a resource for finding out about current substance abuse trends and behaviors among young people you may be unaware of.

Click here to watch it.

Local Community Resources

Capital Roots:  https://www.capitalroots.org/

CEO’s Family Support Services

Helps families with children who are having social, emotional or behavioral challenges. FSS offers a variety of support services. These include:

• Someone to talk to that has been through similar struggles
• Support and advocacy in dealing with schools, juvenile justice, social services, and mental and physical health systems
• Community resources and referrals
• Self-advocacy skills

(518) 272-6012 Ext. 2018 or 215

www.ceoempowers.org

Cornell Cooperative Extension

Healthy Neighborhoods Program - Click this flyer for full information about this program.

• ALL Lansingburgh CSD families qualify for this program. Healthy Neighborhoods offers home assessments and interventions for asthma, indoor air quality, lead, fire safety, and other environmental health hazards. Along with education, participants receive FREE safety and cleaning supplies. Supplies may include smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, cleaning supplies, child safety items, and asthma prevention items.
  • Call: 518-765-3512 Email: dfp46@cornell.edu
    Fax: 518-765-2490 

Expanded Food and Nutrition Program

Home Lead Assessments

4H

ccerensselaer.org

61 State Street

Troy, NY 12180

518-272-4210

Lansingburgh Boys and Girls Club

https://www.lansingburghboysandgirlsclub.com

Cornell Cooperative Extension: ccerensselaer.org/

• Healthy Neighborhoods Program
• Expanded Food and Nutrition Program
• Home Lead Assessments

Mediation Matters

Mediation Matters is a multi-faceted organization of volunteers and professionals dedicated to empowering individuals, communities, and families to manage and resolve conflict.

Albany and Rensselaer Counties

10 N. Russell Rd., 2nd Floor

518-446-0356

Workforce Development Institute (WDI)

WDI is a statewide non-profit that works to grow and keep good jobs in NYS. They use a range of tools - including ground level information, workforce expertise, and funding - to facilitate projects that build skills and strengthen employers’ ability to hire and promote workers. Their work often fills gaps not covered by other organizations.

433 River Street

Troy, NY 12180

www.wdiny.org

WDI Child Care Subsidy Program - Helping working families with the high cost of childcare

Capital District

(518) 272-3530

Counseling Services

Rensselaer County Department of Mental Health

Comprehensive assessment, diagnostic evaluation, individualized treatment planning, medication monitoring, and individual, family, and group therapy.

Satellite Office Location in Lansingburgh: Rensselaer Park Elementary School

Troy Location: 1600 7th Ave, Troy, NY (518) 270-2800

http://www.rensco.com/mental_children_services.asp

Sexual Assault and Crime Victims Assistance Program for Rensselaer County (Samaritan Hospital)

Comprehensive, specialized services to victims of sexual violence, victims of stalking, older adults, homicide survivors, as well as other victims of crime, their family members and friends, or significant others

(518) 271-3445

2200 Burdett Avenue, Troy, NY

http://www.sphp.com/sexual-assault-sam

(518)271-3257 Crisis Line, available 24 hours/day

START Children’s Center of Rensselaer County

Child advocacy center that assists child victims of sexual and physical abuse and their non-offending family members.

(518)271-6001

131 6th Ave, Troy, NY 12180

http://www.startchildrenscenter.com

The Empowerment Exchange

The Empowerment Exchange is a peer support program dedicated to offering strategies that will encourage people to find their personal power and use their own unique voice. As current or former recipients of mental health services, we believe that recovery is possible for everyone. At the heart of our work is the hope that people can reclaim their life and their independence.

2136 Burdett Ave.

Troy, NY 12180

518-235-8226

Hours of Operation:  Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Peer Support Line:  518-268-1663 (Monday-Saturday, 9am-9pm)

Emergency Shelter

Joseph's House

(Open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day)

74 Ferry Street, Troy (518) 272-2544

Grief and Loss

The Community Hospice of Rensselaer County

Grief support is also available via Zoom. Apply for it online using this application.

The Community Hospice provides free grief support services to those who have experienced the death of a family member or friend. A Bereavement Counselor will recommend services after meeting with you and your family. Services may include:

• Individual or Family grief counseling for adults and children
• Support Groups including Widow/Widowers, Daughter’s Living with Loss, etc.
• Camp Erin, a free weekend camp for grieving children and teens, 3-17 years old

These services are free of charge and are available to everyone, regardless of whether the person who died was a hospice patient.

518-724-0242

295 Valley View Blvd.

Troy, NY

http://www.communityhospice.org

Hotlines & Crisis Services - For Emergencies, Dial 911

The Capital Region Child and Adolescent Mobile Crisis Team (CRCAMT)

CRCAMT serves any family with a child who resides in Albany, Rensselaer or Schenectady Counties (up to age 18, or older if still in day school) who are experiencing an emotional or behavioral crisis in the community regardless of diagnosis or system involvement. Service provided at the moment of the crisis where the child is.

Contact: Rensselaer County Mental Health at (518) 292-5499

Crisis Chat - Lifeline Crisis Chat is a service of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in partnership with CONTACT USA. It is the first service of its kind where crisis centers across the United States have joined together to form one national chat network that can provide online emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services. The chat specialists are here to listen and support you through whatever difficult times you may be facing.

http://www.crisischat.org/

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

A free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you.

1-800-273-talk/8255

Sexual Assault & Crime Victims Hotline

(518) 271-3257

Parenting Education and Support

Parent Network of the Capital Region (PNCR)

Provides parents with the knowledge, skill, resources and support to effectively advocate for their children and to facilitate productive relationships between parents and school districts for the benefit of students with disabilities. Services are free-of-charge to parents, service providers, disability organizations and schools

(518) 640-3320

1190 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Latham, NY 12110

Parenting Skill Groups

Parenting skill group seeks to understand children’s behavior, build confidence for the child and parent, improve communication, learn positive discipline and address specific challenges. Please contact Jewish Family Services for group schedule and additional information.

(518) 482-8856

877 Madison Ave., Albany, NY

Wits End Family Support Group

The Family Support Services program also offers the Wit’s End Support Group. This group gives family members the chance to share and connect with others who are having similar challenges at home. The goal of the support group is to offer:

• Emotional support
• Information and education
• The opportunity to help others
• Socializing with other families
• Advocacy

For more information about the Family Support Services program, including Wit’s End, please contact:

Kimberly Burton or Jany Velazquez, Family Support Services Parent Advocates

Phone: (518) 272-6012 Ext. 208 or 215

Email: bparker@ceoempowers.org

Medical/Health Assistance

NYS Office of Health Insurance

1-800-698-4543

Samaritan Hospital

215 Burdett Ave. Troy, NY

518-271-3540

Rensselaer County Health Department

1600 7th Ave.

Troy, NY

518-270-2655

South Troy Health Center

7 Vandenburgh Ave.

Troy, NY

518-271-0063

Seton Health Pediatrics

500 Federal St. #602

Troy, NY

518-272-7614

Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Center, Inc

6-102nd St.

Troy, NY

518-833-6900

The Dental Hygiene Clinic

Hudson Valley Community College

80 Vandenburgh Ave.

Troy, NY 1280

518-629-7400

https://wwwhvcc.edu/hsc/dhy/clinic.html

Social Services

Rensselaer County DSS

547 River Street

Troy, NY 12180

518-271-3935

http://www.rensco.com/social_managed_care.asp

Medicaid Managed Care

Rensselaer County requires Medicaid recipients to enroll in one of the HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations) contracted by the County. Although some people may be exempted from enrolling due to special circumstances, most families must choose a health plan within 60 days of receiving Medicaid. Rensselaer County offers the following health plans to their Medicaid recipients: CDPHP, Fidelis, WellCare.

Medicaid recipients only use their Medicaid card for prescriptions, dental and transportation. For all other medical services the Medicaid recipients use the health plan card and choose a participating primary care provider. For more information on Medicaid Managed Care: http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/mancare/mcmain.htm

518-266-7982

NYS Provider and Health Plan Look-Up

https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/

855-355-5777

Healthy Capital District Initiative

NYS Certified Navigators:  Never before have so many people been eligible for insurance subsidies. Insurance subsidies are available for people who make up to 400% above the poverty line. We provide free information and assistance to applicants without pressure or obligation. HCDI staff work directly with individuals to complete applications through the NY State of Health Marketplace and apply for Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Qualified Health Plans.

518-462-7040 hcdi@hcdiny.org

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Food Assistance

CEO Food Pantry

2328 Fifth Ave.

Troy, NY

518-272-6012 Ext. 247

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

SNAP is the new name for the Food Stamp Program. You can now apply for SNAP online, by mail, fax, or in person at your local Department of Social Services or SNAP office. You may apply for SNAP using the internet if you live in New York State by going to myBenefits.ny.gov. After your application is filed, the local Department of Social Services or SNAP office will review your information, conduct an interview, and determine your household’s eligibility for SNAP.

You may also apply at your local Department of Social Services or SNAP office.

518-266-7800

127 Bloominggrove Drive

Troy, NY 12180

http://www.ny.gov/services/apply-snap

St. Augustine’s Church

25 115th St.

Troy, NY

Kathy Conroy - 518-235-4143

Unity House Food Pantry

2431 Sixth Ave.

Troy, NY

518-274-2607

Salvation Army - Troy Temple Corps Food Pantry

410 River St.

Troy, NY

518-271-4901

Community Meals 

Transportation

CDTA

518-482-8822

Housing Assistance

Rensselaer County Dept. of Social Services

Temporary Assistance: 518-266-7800

HEAP

(Heating Assistance): 518-266-7970/518-266-7960

After hours: 518-283-2000

Joseph’s House

74 Ferry Street

Troy, NY

518-272-2544

Troy Housing Authority

1 Eddys lane

Troy, NY

518-273-3600