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Matthew Paterson Elementary

Pandas are Responsible, Respectful, Safe and Kind

Social Worker

School Social Worker

  • BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF

    • Healing Hearts, Support groups for children, teens, adults, 30 Milestone Road, Danbury, CT 702.7400 Regional Hospice/Family program
    • Project Hope, PFCS, 1808 Route Six, Carmel, NY Contact Bonnie Soldano at 225-8995 or BSoldano@PFCSinc.org
    • Bereavement Center Westchester, 670 Post Rd #213, Scarsdale, NY 10583, 914- 787-6158, the bereavement center hompage/griefchild Children’s support groups in Kisco every other Thursday night. The Bereavement Center / programs
    • Hudson Valley Hospice, Poughkeepsie, 845-473-2273, ext. 1145. Hudson Valley Homepage / Grief Support Services

    CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY

    • Alcoholics Anonymous (914) 949-1200, (212) 348-2644 (Spanish) New York Intergroup Homepage Support for those struggling with alcohol abuse, Free English, Spanish spoken.
    • Alanon (914) 946-1748, (800) 939-2770 (Spanish)New York AA Homepage Support for family members of alcoholics.  Free. English, Spanish spoken
    • Narcotics Anonymous (212) 929-6299, FreeNew York Narcotics Anonymous Homepage Support for those struggling with drug abuse
    • Arms Acres, 75 Seminary Hill Road, Carmel , NY 10512 (845) 225-5202, (800) 989-2672 Arms Acre Homepage Outpatient and inpatient treatment services for alcoholism and chemical dependency. In-patient and intensive out-patient after- school treatment for adolescents.  Private insurance, Medicaid & sliding scale fee for the uninsured English and Spanish spoken
    • National Council on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies/Putnam, 1717 Route 6, Suite 201, Carmel, NY (845) 225-4646 Putnam Cadd Homepage Provides education for the community and referral services for individuals/families,

    DENTAL CLINICS

    • Family Dental Clinic-Brewster- (845)279-4999
    • Westchester County Medical Center Dental Clinic-Valhalla (914) 493-5097

    DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL /SERVICES

    • 110 Old Rte. 6 #2, Carmel, NY 845- 808-1500  Putnam County Homepage/Social Services

    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
    Putnam Northern Westchester Women’s Resource Center, 24 hotline and counseling for women and children re: domestic violence and sexual 845- 628-9284 or Hotline- 628-2166
    HUDSON VALLEY REGION INFORMATION AND REFERRAL (United Way). Dial 211
    INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

    • Putnam County Department of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities Coordinator, help families connect with the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities by providing information, referral and assistance with the eligibility Medley Broege, Developmental Disabilities Coordinator Putnam County Department of Mental Health 110 Old Route 6, Building 3 Carmel, NY 10512 845-808-1641 medley.broege@putnamcountyny.gov
    • NYS OPWDD Taconic DDSO 1620 Route 22 Brewster, NY 10509 845-279-2905, Taconic 844-880-2151
    • PARC (Putnam ARC) 31 International Boulevard Brewster, NY 10509 845-278- 7272 Putnam Arc Hompage
    • Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association 40 Jon Barrett Road Patterson, NY 12563 845-878-9078
    • Hudson Valley Community ServicesRobin Hill Corporate Park Patterson, New York 12563(845) 878- 9078; Fax:  878-3203 Howard Yager, Executive Director
    • Careers for People with Disabilities, 401 Columbus Avenue, 2nd Floor Valhalla, NY (914) 741-8500

    FAMILY SUPPORT

    • CCSI, a partnership between family members and service providers designed to assist families whose children have mental health   Contact Dawn Mullins, C.C.S.I and S.P.O.A (Single Point of Access) Coordinator, at (845) 808-1600 x 46139
    • CHADD- 845-704-2233 ADHD Support, Four Winds Hospital, 800 Cross River Road (Rte. 35), Katonah, NY Chadd Homepage/376
    • Community Action Program (CAP), 121 Main St, Brewster, NY Counseling, information, food pantry, car seats for low income families. 845-278- 8021
    • Mental Health Association, family advocacy and community resources, 845-278- 7600
    • Pegasus Program (support for children of alcohol/substance abusing parents), Carmel 845-808-1111 46126
    • Putnam County Alcohol & Substance Abuse Services, Carmel, 845-225-6310
    • Putnam Family Support and Advocacy, Carmel, 845-225-8995 Common Sense
    • Common Sense Parenting, PFCS, Carmel, Bonnie Soldano, 845-225-2700 184
    • The Parenting Journey, PFCS, Carmel, Bonnie Soldano, 845-225-2700 184

    LEGAL ASSISTANCE

    • Legal Services of Hudson Valley, 914-949-1305, or1- 877-574 8529 advice, legal representation, civil (not criminal) law, BILINGUAL
    • Putnam County Legal Aid Society, 20 Fair Street, Carmel, NY (845)-225- 8466

    MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AGENCIES

    • Carmel Psychological Associates, 667 Stoneleigh Ave Suite 202 Carmel, 845- 279-5908, Accepts Medicaid Life Stance Homepage
    • 1940 Commerce Street Suite 300 Yorktown, NY, 914-245-0437The Center for Trauma Free Living, Carmel, 845-225-6704
    • Center for Trauma Free Living, Carmel, 845-225-6704
    • Putnam County Family & Community Services, Carmel, 845-225-2700, sliding scale
    • Therapy Center –Bedford Hills, 914-242-0725, Brewster – 845-278-6799

    MEDICAL –BILINGUAL
    Open Door Family Medical Center, 155 East Main Street, Brewster, NY Provides medical treatment, mental health assessments, with and without health insurance. Accepts Medicaid, private insurance and sliding scale fee. English and Spanish Open Door Medical Homepage
    PRIVATE PSYCHIATRISTS

    • Antonio Blanco-Katonah-(914) 232-1266
    • Bernard Jacobs-Mahopac-(845)628-9595- does not take insurance
    • Kevin Kalikow-Mt. Kisco-(914)666-3000
    • DeEvoli, Fishkill, (845)-897-0009

    PRIVATE THERAPISTS

    • Robin Bezark, LCSW, Brewster + Katonah-(914)232-8326
    • Gary Edelstein, LCSW, Brewster-(845)629-2830·
    • Shari Baron, , Chappaqua, (914)762-2058
    • Beth Raines, , Goldens Bridge (914)232-1102
    • Anthony Iacovelli, , Somers, NY 516-279-3403 

    PROBATION

    • Putnam County Probation Department, County Office Building, 40 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NY 845-808-1111. PINS petitions, order of protection, juvenile court diversion

    PUTNAM INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES, Carmel 845-228-7457.
    Information and referrals to resources, advocacy for families with persons with
    YOUTH BUREAU, 110 Old Route Six - Building Three, Carmel, New York (845) 808- 1600, EXT. 46120.   
    Programs/services for youth and families, delinquency prevention programs. Support groups include Pegasus Program (children of alcohol/substance abusing parents)
    YOUTH RESPITE/SHELTER

    • Arbor House at Green Chimneys, 400 Doansburg Road, Box 719, Brewster, NY HOTLINE 845-279-2588,  845-278-4486

    LINKS TO MORE COMMUNITY RESOURCES

    • Putnam County Homepage / Community Support Services
    • Putnam Cap Homepage / Community Resources Guide
    • Putnam Homepage / Community Resources

     

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Helping Kids Cope with Frightening Times

Our Social Worker

School Social Workers work within the school setting, to strengthen the social/emotional well being of all students in order to improve academic and personal goals.  Mrs. Russo is experienced in helping families deal with school issues such as poor grades, discipline concerns, learning difficulties, attendance, family problems, relationships with peers, problem solving and conflict resolution.  Mrs. Russo provides education, support and resources to students and their families. 

 

Mrs. Russo

Social Worker

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Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision

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  • Avoid over-generalizations, distortions, deletions, and exaggerations.