Youth service directory
This following is a Directory of information on health and human service agencies serving the five East End Towns.
Youth | Special Populations | Shelter | Elderly | Health Care | Food & Pantry | Employment & Education | Drug & Alcohol | Violence & Abuse | Day Care | Counseling & Mental Health | CommunityBig Brothers/Big Sisters of Long Island
33 Flying Point Road, Suite 113, Southampton, NY 11968
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Long Island is a private, non-sectarian, not for profit, tax exempt organization.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters has been the premiere mentoring agency on Long Island since 1977, and has cultivated thousands of relationships for children in need of additional support and guidance. Results from an independent study showed that children who met regularly with their "Bigs" were less likely to skip school, were more confident about their schoolwork, had improved relationships with their parents and peers, and were significantly less likely to engage in negative and destructive behavior. Volunteer mentors are screened and trained and then carefully matched with a child.
AREA SERVED: Southampton Township
CONTACT: Susan Samaroo
PHONE: (631) 287-0086 FAX: (631) 287-6084
E-MAIL: bbbsli@aol.com
HOURS: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
ELIGIBILITY: Clients: Age 7 and up. Volunteers: Age 16 and up.
FEES: None.
PROGRAM INFO
Traditional One to One Matches; High School Programs; The Big Brothers/Big Sisters Martial Arts Mentoring Program; Sibling Support Program; Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program; and Playing it Safe. For more information on any of these programs please call.
Donation Center: Donations of old clothing or small household items are accepted. Pick-up service provided. Call: 234-0000.
Other Office Sites:
The David E. Woycik Building, 70 Acorn Lane, Levittown, NY 11756. Telephone: (516) 731-7880; Fax: (516) 731-0486.
One West Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787. Telephone: (516) 360-8908; Fax: (516) 360-8670.
Boy Scouts of America, Paumanok District, Suffolk County Council
7 Scouting Boulevard, Medford, NY 11763
The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated in 1910 and chartered by the United States Congress to provide a program for community organizations that offers effective character, citizenship, and physical fitness training for youth. The Paumanok District of the Boy Scouts of America specifically serves community organizations on Long Island, East of the William Floyd Parkway.
AREA SERVED: East End
CONTACT: Robert S. Travis, Senior District Executive
PHONE: (631) 924-7000 FAX: (631) 924-7145
E-MAIL: n/a
HOURS: Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
ELIGIBILITY: Tiger Cubs - Boys in First Grade; Cub Scouts - Boys in grades two through five; Boy Scouts - Boys aged 11-17; Venturers - Young men & women aged 14-20
FEES: Registration - $7.00/yr; Accident Insurance-$.80/yr.(required); Boy's Life Magazine-$9.00/yr(optional); Dues-varies by community unit
PROGRAM INFO
The Boy Scouts of America provides community organizations with a values-centered, educational resource program that develops in young people the attributes of good character, citizenship, and personal fitness, all in a setting of fun in the outdoors. These community organizations, in turn, operate local Scout Units to further these objectives as well as those of the organizations themselves.
Boy's Harbor, Inc., and Boy's Harbor Camp
1 East 104th Street, New York, NY 10029
Educational program for disadvantaged youth ages 2 to 18 providing supplementary educational and recreational experiences. Year-round education center in New York City and activities in the performing arts, science education, outdoor education adventure programming and camping during the summer in Suffolk County.
AREA SERVED: East End
CONTACT: Robert North
PHONE: (212) 427-2244 FAX: (212) 427-2334
E-MAIL: n/a
HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9 - 5
ELIGIBILITY: Contact for more information
FEES: Sliding Scale fees based on ability to pay.
PROGRAM INFO
Camp location: Springy Banks Road, East Hampton, NY 11937. Telephone: (516)324-4433.
Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreation Center
P.O. Box 1197, Bridgehampton, NY 11932
Non-profit center licensed by the New York State Department of Social Services offering a summer camp program, after school programs for elementary grade children, and an after school youth program for teenagers.
AREA SERVED: Southampton Township
CONTACT: Henry M. Letcher
PHONE: (631) 537-0618 FAX: (631) 537-0627
E-MAIL: n/a
HOURS: M-F 8AM-9PM
ELIGIBILITY: 3-12 years of age
East Hampton Town Juvenile Aid Bureau
159 Pantigo Road, East Hampton, NY 11937
The Juvenile Aid Bureau follows up on police cases involving children under the age of 16. Referrals are made for children and families based on need, Diversion, safety and educational programs offered; literature available on substance abuse prevention, incest/child abuse, D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), etc.
AREA SERVED: East Hampton Township
CONTACT: Detective Tina M. Giles
PHONE: (631) 324-3018 FAX: (631) 324-3326
E-MAIL: n/a
HOURS: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: East Hampton residents
FEES: Not applicable.
PROGRAM INFO
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Family Service League - East Hampton Clinic
66 Newton Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937
Assist people experiencing social, emotional or economic problems through a network of preventive, crisis, therapeutic, advocacy and educational services. They help people mobilize their strengths to help themselves and to lead satisfying and useful lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community.
AREA SERVED: East Hampton Township
CONTACT: Thomas Curcio, CSW
PHONE: (631) 324-3344 FAX: (631) 324-6709
E-MAIL: n/a
HOURS: M-Th 8:30 am - 9:00 pm; F, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
ELIGIBILITY: n/a
FEES: Sliding scale based on income, most insurances accepted.
PROGRAM INFO
Family Recovery Center: 329-3919.
For more information see Family Service League - Main Office.
Family Service League - Main Office
40 West Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
Assist people experiencing social, emotional or economic problems through a network of preventive, crisis, therapeutic, advocacy and educational services. They help people mobilize their strengths to help themselves and to lead satisfying and useful lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community.
AREA SERVED: Riverhead Township
CONTACT: Dr. Larry P. Weiss
PHONE: (631) 369-0104 FAX: (631) 369-5433
E-MAIL: n/a
ELIGIBILITY: n/a
FEES: Nobody is denied services based on his/her ability to pay.
PROGRAM INFO
Emergency assistance for food and food pantries based on eligibility and availability of food/funds.
Information and referral: East End children and family services; PINS Diversion Program; emergency services.
North Fork Counseling Program: (516)298-8642. Licensed outpatient mental health clinic.
Greenport/Southold Program: (516)477-4067. Community counseling services; PINS Diversion Program.
South Fork Counseling Program: (516)723-2316. Licensed outpatient mental health clinic; breast cancer support group; Families at Risk program.
East Hampton Clinic: (516)324-3344. Licensed outpatient mental health clinic; Families at Risk program.
Family Recovery Center: (516)329-3919. Alcohol treatment satellite.
Recess Program: (516)369-0104. Therapeutic recreation program (Saturday only) for children experiencing emotional problems.
Family Service League - North Fork Counseling Program
7555 Main Road, Mattituck, NY 11952
Assist people experiencing social, emotional or economic problems through a network of preventive, crisis, therapeutic, advocacy and educational services. They help people mobilize their strengths to help themselves and to lead satisfying and useful lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community.
AREA SERVED: Southold Township
CONTACT: Karen Malcolmson, Ed.D.RN
PHONE: (631) 298-8642 FAX: (631) 298-4869
E-MAIL: n/a
ELIGIBILITY: n/a
FEES: Sliding scale based on income, most insurances accepted.
PROGRAM INFO
For more information see Family Service League - Main Office.
Family Service League - South Fork Counseling Program
225 Montauk Highway, Hampton Bays, NY 11946
Assist people experiencing social, emotional or economic problems through a network of preventive, crisis, therapeutic, advocacy and educational services. They help people mobilize their strengths to help themselves and to lead satisfying and useful lives at home, in the workplace, and in the community.
AREA SERVED: Southampton Township
CONTACT: Thomas Curcio, CSW
PHONE: (631) 728-2058 FAX: (631) 728-2359
E-MAIL: n/a
HOURS: Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ELIGIBILITY: n/a
FEES: Sliding scale based on income, most insurances accepted.
PROGRAM INFO
Stepping Stones East - 723-2316
For more information see Family Service League - Main Office.
Just Kids: Satellite
540 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
Provides services to handicapped children: special education, developmental disabilities, special developmental health needs, programs for the handicapped.
AREA SERVED: East End
CONTACT: Robin Stevens
PHONE: (631) -36-9-19 FAX: (631) -36-9-19
HOURS: Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Little Flower Children's Services
North Wading River Road, Wading River, NY 11792
Residential treatment, diagnostic evaluation and institutional shelter care for children aged 8 to 14 (to 8th grade) from New York City, Nassau and Suffolk County Department s of Social Services.
AREA SERVED: East End
CONTACT: Mrs. Mary Ryder
PHONE: (631) 929-6200 FAX: (631) 929-6121
E-MAIL: n/a
HOURS: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
ELIGIBILITY: n/a
FEES: None
PROGRAM INFO
Union Free School District No. 3 located on grounds.
Multi-functioning programs - Residential Treatment Center, Foster Homes, Therapeutic Foster Homes, Foster Homes for Teen Mothers & their Infants, Foster Homes for Mentally/Physically challenged children, Facilities for Developmentally Delayed Adults, Family Day Care, Adoption.
Foster care program for children 0 to 18, casework services to children and their families and individual therapy for children as needed.
Immediate Care Facility for developmentally disabled adults, services for "Boarder Babies" and their families (Precious Babies Project).
Adoption Program: Replacement families for children who have lost their parents.
Long Island Gay & Lesbian Youth (LIGALY)
103 First Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
LIGALY is a bi-county not-for-profit agency which offers education, advocacy and social support services to Long Island's gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gender (GLBT) youth and young adults, and all youth and young adults and families for whom sexuality, sexual identity, gender identity and HIV/AIDS are an issue. LIGALY's goals are to empower GLBT youth, advocate for their diverse interests, and to educate society about them.
AREA SERVED: East End
CONTACT: David Kilmnick, CSW
PHONE: (631) -20-8-90
E-MAIL: ligaly@aol.com
HOURS: Mon - Thurs, 9 - 5; Friday 9 am - 1 am
ELIGIBILITY: Youth aged 13-29 and their families
FEES: none; counseling on a sliding scale for youth over 21
PROGRAM INFO
Club LIGALY/Safe Choices: Friday 9:00 pm - 1:00 am. Transportation available if youth calls Monday or Tuesday before the Friday program. Speakers bureau providing educational workshops for students, educators, parents, professionals and other community members. College Leadership Network (CLN) unites gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gender and heterosexual student alliances from Long Island's college campuses. Drop-in centers in Bayshore and in Riverhead give GLBT youth a safe space to come together, socialize and be themselves without fear of harassment or violence. Mental Health Services - LIGALY's certified social workers provide a variety of mental health services to GLBT young people and their families on both short-term and long-term bases. Help line - The Help line receives phone calls concerning sexual identity, suicide, bias crimes and discrimination, relationships, substance abuse and other issues (631) 665-2300. Anti Discrimination Advocacy - LIGALY advocates against all forms of discrimination especially verbal and physical harassment based on sexual orientation.
Main office - 32 West Main Street, Bay Shore NY 11706 (631) 665-2300
Make a Wish Foundation
100-1 Patco Court, Islandia, NY 11722
A volunteer-driven nonprofit organization which grants the wishes of children 2 1/2 to 18 who suffer from a life-threatening illness. There are 81 chapters nationwide and 18 international affiliates. Together we have granted over 62,000 wishes since 1980. Our goals include community outreach to spread the word that children need not be terminally ill. We estimate that twice as many children could qualify for a wish. For more information in volunteering, community, school or corporate involvement or if you know a child who may need our help, call us at (516) 348-WISH.
AREA SERVED: East End
CONTACT: Lynette Taylor
PHONE: (631) 348-9474 FAX: (631) 348-7434
E-MAIL: suffolk@wish.org
HOURS: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
ELIGIBILITY: Medical eligibility for a wish is determined by the child's physician and the family is not required to establish financial need.
FEES: None.
PROGRAM INFO
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Podell Haven
P.O. Box 3025, East Hampton, NY 11937
A five bed male and female homeless and runaway youth shelter in the Town of East Hampton. We can house youth between the ages of 10 to 20. Those children 16 to 20 can stay for up to 30 days. While they reside here they will be assisted with long term planning for housing. This may include family mediation, independent living, or other long term housing.
AREA SERVED: East End
CONTACT: Tracy Kolsin, Supervising Social Worker
PHONE: (631) 329-6109 FAX: (631) 329-6107
E-MAIL: 3PodellHAVE@aol.com
HOURS: 24 hours/7days a week
ELIGIBILITY: male and female youth between ages 16 - 20. Under 16 can stay 72 hours.
FEES: none.
PROGRAM INFO
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Riverhead Community Awareness Program, Inc. (CAP)
542 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
Riverhead CAP provides intervention counseling to at risk students and families of at risk students in Riverhead Central School District. CAP provides prevention / education programs for Riverhead Central School District, St. John's and St. Isidore's Schools and education programs for adults in the Riverhead Community.
AREA SERVED: Riverhead Township
CONTACT: Felicia Scocozza
PHONE: (631) 727-3722 FAX: (631) 727-3723
E-MAIL: n/a
HOURS: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday and as per school schedule.
ELIGIBILITY: Students and families in the Riverhead Schools listed
FEES: None
PROGRAM INFO
Conducts workshops for Peer Leaders, parents, teachers and community; Sponsors an annual "Say NO to drugs" march for elementary school students; and Maintains a current book, pamphlet, and video library. Programs offered: Individual, group, and family counseling in Riverhead schools; Peer Leadership training for high school and middle school students; Alcohol and drug education and prevention for fourth and fifth grade students in Pulaski Street School, St. Isidore's School and St. John's School; and Training for adult volunteer teachers. School Contacts: Susan Lesser, CSW, Riverhead High School, 700 Harrison Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901; Karen Keller, CSW, Riverhead Middle School, 600 Harrison Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901; Sheryl Rough, CSW, Roanoke Avenue Elementary School, 525 Roanoke Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901; and Sheryl Rough, CSW, Phillips Avenue Elementary School, Phillips Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901.
Riverhead Juvenile Aid Bureau
210 Howell Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
Offers a supervision program for at-risk, pre-PINS youngsters under the age of 16. Focuses on establishing a discipline structure within the family with parenting skills offered. Youth counselors function as parent advocate for juveniles needing services of the Justice and/or Mental Health System. Program is for parents and children together.
AREA SERVED: Riverhead Township
CONTACT: Director
PHONE: (631) 727-3200 FAX: (631) 727-2497
HOURS: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.
FEES: None.
PROGRAM INFO
Supervised study group for at-risk juveniles failing subjects.
Police Athletic League: Det. Timothy Hubbard - Provides sports programs for girls and boys ages 5 - 15 in the Town of Riverhead. Includes basketball, soccer, baseball, track and darts. Parental consent required for all participants.
Riverhead Juvenile Aid Bureau-Youth Counseling Program
210 Howell Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
Staff works with "at risk youths", PAL participants and parents of juveniles.
AREA SERVED: Riverhead Township
CONTACT: Donna Lyczkowski
PHONE: (631) 727-3200 FAX: (631) 727-2497
E-MAIL: n/a
HOURS: Mon-Fri, 7:30 - 3:30
ELIGIBILITY: n/a
FEES: None
PROGRAM INFO
Police Athletic League (PAL), Contact Person: Det. Timothy Hubbard
Sag Harbor Youth Center, Inc.
P.O. Box 2514, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
Prevention of juvenile delinquency through recreation activities and informal counseling.
AREA SERVED: East Hampton & Southampton Townships
CONTACT: Director
PHONE: (631) 725-2746
Southampton Youth Association
P.O. Box 542, 21 South Main Street, Southampton, NY 11968
Recreational program for youth to age 19 who are residents of Southampton School District No. 6 and Tuckahoe School District.
AREA SERVED: Southampton Township
CONTACT: Rev. Marvin Dozier, Director
PHONE: (631) 283-6873
ELIGIBILITY: Must live in southampton School District No. 6 & Tuckahoe School District.
PROGRAM INFO
Athletics, crafts and recreation for youth and handicapped.
Southold Town Juvenile Aid Bureau
Route 25, Peconic, NY 11958
Provides educational programs within the community and schools within the Town of Southold via the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program and other programs that explore the law and responsibility in an attempt to prevent crime.
AREA SERVED: Southold Township
CONTACT: Detective Dzenkowski, Head of Juvenile Aid Bureau
PHONE: (631) 765-2600
Springs Youth Association
Parson's Lane, P.O. Box 3122, East Hampton, NY 11937
Provide recreational, athletic and cultural activities for young people residing in Springs. Youth Center, boy's and girl's basketball, T-ball, summer soccer.
AREA SERVED: East Hampton Township
CONTACT: Suki Blutstein
PHONE: (631) 324-8758
Starting Early - Early Childhood Division of Developmental Disabilities Institute
877 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
Early Intervention Services for children from Birth through Three Years of age. Special education and early intervention services available for children with special needs.
AREA SERVED: Riverhead Township
CONTACT: Meryl Teitelbaum, Assistant Director
PHONE: (631) 369-7256 FAX: (516) 369-7342
E-MAIL: N/A
HOURS: M-F 8-4
PROGRAM INFO
Comprehensive evaluations, a full range of Home-based therapies, Center-based child groups, Parent-child groups within the local library, Inclusiive Parent-child groups, social work services, programming for children diagnosed with autism, services for children with special health care needs, parent education and support groups. For further information please contact Meryl Teitelbaum, Assistant Director or Jackie Renda, Program Coordinator at 369-7256.
Suffolk County Girl Scout Council, Inc. - East End Office
854 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
Serving girls ages Kindergarten - 12th grade. Traditional school year troops. Also offers a variety of summer programs.
Main Suffolk Office:
442 Moreland Road, Commack, NY 11725
AREA SERVED: Riverhead Township
CONTACT: Director
PHONE: (631) 369-1190
Suffolk Network on Adolescent Pregnancy, Inc. (S.N.A.P.)
22 West Main Street, Suite 7, Patchogue, NY 11722
The Suffolk Network on Adolescent Pregnancy, Inc. (SNAP) is the County designated agency responsible for adolescent pregnancy prevention programs and the coordination of services for pregnant and parenting teens. The agency provides health and human sexuality seminars, parenting education, and crisis intervention for teens, their families, and the professionals who work with them.
AREA SERVED: East End
CONTACT: Marcia Spector, Executive Director
PHONE: (631) 447-0698 FAX: (631) 447-0693
E-MAIL: SnapInc@aol.com
HOURS: M-F 9-5
Timothy Hill Children's Ranch
298 Middle Road, P.O. Box 284, Riverhead, NY 11901
Residential facility for abused and homeless boys, aged 10 - 16. Offers family counseling. Counseling only for residents of Timothy Hill. Residents admitted from Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
AREA SERVED: Riverhead Township
CONTACT: Jerry Hill, Executive Director
PHONE: (631) 369-1190 FAX: (631) 369-0130
E-MAIL: JDHILL@IEACCESS.NET
HOURS: M-F 8-5
Important Notice:
The inclusion of any agency or service herein is not intended as and shall not be deemed an endorsement or recommendation of such agency or service. No evaluation or assessment has been made as to the usefulness or suitability of the service provided. Any individual utilizing this guide has the responsibility for evaluating the individual resource and determining the quality and suitability of same.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information contained herein as of the date of publication, the Peconic Community Council does not assume liability for omissions, incomplete listings or errors.