Problem gambling can start young; really young. In fact, 39.5% of youth age 12-17 have gambled this past year, and 30% of these youth state that they began gambling at age 10 or younger. The earlier a child starts gambling, the more likely they are to have problems due to gambling Your words can make

Recent events have underscored the importance that acts of hatred and racial violence cannot be ignored or tolerated. The current racial pandemic has created confusion and fear in young people, most especially children of color who are most impacted. If we are to help young people grow socially and emotionally, it is essential that adults

ADAPP is hosting, via Zoom, a four part Parenting Survival Tool Kit Workshop on June 2nd, 4th, 9th and 11th at 4:30. Each session is 45 minutes long. Any questions or concerns please contact: Anna Barone-Fatigate at . June 2nd – Communication and Connection June 4th – Routines and Rituals June 9th – Conflicts and

NY Governor Andrew Cuomo asked for Headspace’s help for his state during these tough times. We answered the call with a free collection of meditations, videos, and more to help them stay strong and be kind to their minds. Curated for New Yorkers, available for all: https://www.headspace.com/ny

Gov. Cuomo just announced that 6,715 Mental Health Professionals have volunteered to provide free online mental health services to New Yorkers experiencing emotional trauma. If you are not feeling okay call: (844) 863-9314. Click Here for information.

It was Monday morning – the first full day of state sanctioned school closings for most of us in NY state when my Niece kept shrieking with delight, “We are on VACATION TiTi” -the oft’ used term of endearment for Tia or Aunt- “its vacation in the middle of the school year!” She exclaimed with

Click Here for information for parents/caregivers on talking to children about the Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Community resources are available for families in need of assistance. In addition, ACCESS NYC is an online public screening tool that you can use to determine the City, State, and Federal health and human service benefit programs for which you are potentially eligible to enroll. For families that live outside of NYC, you may use the similar