University Settlement Society Of New York

Family services and counseling programs: university settlement has a wide range of family services and counseling programs. Family services include comprehensive eviction prevention and case management, adult literacy services, a public performance series and arts education, arts in healthcare, a broad range of services for seniors, and two community centers that offer a range of health, educational and recreational opportunities. The hub of the settlement's mental health and counseling programs is its consultation center, a state licensed mental health clinic, which offers cognitive behavioral therapy, conjoint and marital therapy, medication management, and psychiatric evaluation and consultation onsite. (see schedule o for more info)the organization also has mental health programs for youth and children, including care management and the homebased crisis intervention program, which are offered in clients' homes.

Youth programs: university settlement's youth after school programs stress literacy and reading, blending these activities with homework help, targeted academic and personal support, leadership development and community service opportunities, and creative experiences such as field trips, arts and recreation. After school programs are offered in both school based and community based settings. Parents are fully integrated into the programs to support their crucial role in their childrens educational and personal development. During the summers, university settlement runs structured day camp programs for children and youth, with a major focus on literacy and field trips. (see schedule o for more info)additionally, university settlement's talent search program provides college access and retention services, including individual and group counseling, workshops, assistance with college applications and financial aid forms, college fairs, guest speakers, and college visits for young people interested in pursuing postsecondary education.