Services
		Counseling Program LIsa Smith, Program Director (607) 334-8244 Anxiety, depression, family communication, physical abuse, sexual assault, neglect, trauma, social isolation, marital and family conflicts, parent-child problems, school issues, stress related unemployment and poverty are examples of the types of problems people bring to The Counseling Program. Our Program provides counseling for children, adolescents and adults. Individual Family Couples Specialized Group Counseling Sexual Abuse Treatment: The Sexual Abuse Treatment Program serves child, adolescent, and adult victims of sexual abuse and assault. Parents are involved from the beginning of evaluation through all phases of treatment. Rural Outreach Counseling Program A school-based, solution focused counseling program facilitated by graduate level counselors in the Afton, Bainbridge-Guilford,  Oxford, Otselic Valley and Sherburne Earlville school systems. The Building Assets for Resiliency Program Individual and family counseling for 12 students per school district Youth develop internal/external assets to foster resiliency and reduce at risk behaviors Youth learn skills for empowerment, support, boundaries, expectations, constructive use of time, positive values, social skills, and develop self-esteem Develop from The Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets The Chenango Memorial Hospital School-Based Clinics Mental Health counseling for students, at no cost, in the Noriwch City schools, Bainbridge-Guilford schools and for Oxford Acadamy and Central Schools EMDR: Eye Movement Desenistization and Reprocessing EMDR is a therapeutic technique used with clients who have post-traumatic stress disorder, as it helps resolve traumatic memories.  It is also used when clients are "stuck" in treatment or are having intrusive thoughts and images along with recurrent nightmares.  This techniques permits clients to replace negative feelings with positive ones. Expressive Arts Therapy A technique that uses art, music, poetry, dance, mask-making, drama and storytelling as a form of expression. LCSW therapist For children, teens and adults Individual and group Healing trauma, increasing self-esteem, relationship building and changing life patterns as a result of this therapuetic modality Domestic Violence/Crime Victims Program Dan Auwarter, Program Director (607) 334-3532 Help is only a telephone call away! 24-Hour Hotline: 336-1101 Crisis and short term counseling Information and referrals Support, accompaniment and advocacy with legal/medical proceedings (hospital, police, courts) Securing Orders of Protection Referrals to appropriate agencies Community education programs are available School Based Violence and Assault Prevention Programs Safe Dwelling to house victims of Domestic Violence as well as their dependent children VINE Registration  - Victims Inmate & Notification Everyday Services are available to all victims and their families.  The Crime Victims Program is here to help, no matter when the assault occurred, or whether you choose to report it to police.  We serve victims regardless of sex, age, race, ethnic background, income level, disability, or sexual preference. Residential Services Program Brian Daniels,  Program Director (607) 334-8244 Trillium Place, Oneonta is an eight-bed residence serving girls and boys, ages 12 to 18, who have a serious emotional disturbance. The program provides 24 -hour supervision and works closely with residents and their families to develop the skills and supports necessary to cope with life's challenges. The program serves children from Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties and has been open since April of 2002.             House Supervisor: Doshea Gordon, (607) 431-9012                                                              email: trilliumplace@ccofcc.com Community Residence Programs for adults assist the severely mentally ill in the process of recovery: Chenango House, Norwich is an eight bed residence that provides 24 hour supervision and rehabilitive services to those individuals seeking assistance in getting re-established in the community. House Supervisor: Velva Wakefield, (607) 336-8939                                            email: chenangohouse@ccofcc.com Individuals who progress successfully through the program transition to the Apartment Program, Norwich to continue working on goals that maximize their independence. House Supervisor: Velva Wakefield, (607) 336-8939 The Supported Housing Program assists those individuals ready to establish a permanent housing alternative by providing assistance with security deposits, furniture, utility hook-ups and on-going rent stipends. Cindy Page or Joann Batson, (607) 334-8244                                            email: cpage@ccofcc.com                                                        jbatson@ccofcc.com   Roots & Wings 34-36 Barry Street, Norwich, NY Melinda Mandeville (607) 336-7897 This is an Emergency Services and Basic Needs program established in 1997 whose mission is to coordinate, assist, strengthen and promote opportunities for people to move from dependence to self-sufficiency. We provide outreach services that promote the opportunity for full human development. The program works in partnership with communities and individuals who seek to improve the quality of their life. We accomplish this through an array of services which include: Coordination of food surplus access and distribution. Coordination and distribution of nearly new clothes, furniture and household items. Facilitation of an interfaith response to rural needs. Enhancement and support for services which promote personal responsibility. Strengthen and promote resources within communities. Support the development of service needs of isolated communities. Advocacy and support for individuals who seek to improve the quality of their life. The program, a partnership with Opportunities for Chenango, works with individuals and families to help them meet their immediate needs and to encourage them to address longer-term problems. Several community agencies visit Roots & Wings monthly to inform our customers about services they provide. We sponsor Food Sense, a food buying cooperative offered by the Food Bank of Central New York.  Membership in Food Sense is open to the entire community, regardless of income. In collaboration with partner agencies, Roots & Wings provides structured work experience placements for people who are ready to return to work or who want to improve their job readiness skills in a supportive environment. The Children's Center One Virginia Lane, Norwich, NY  13815 Darlene Alexander (607) 336-4499 Center-based child care for children six weeks to 12 years Currently serving 70 children Breakfast, snacks and lunch prepared and served on site After-school program Summer program Sliding fee scale