Announcements

Arbor House/Jules Schwimmer Residence provides temporary residential and respite services and case management to youth who are at risk, have run away, been displaced from their home, are homeless, or who cannot be home for other reasons.
Arbor House is a voluntary safe house that serves youth, ages 12-17. During their stay, youth receive an array of support services including individual and family counseling, case management, referral assistance and life skills training. Youth also participate in recreational activities and group meetings that enhance social skills and positive peer interactions. Youth in residence at Arbor House are maintained in their current school program.
Arbor House also offers a case management program for individual and family counseling, and intervention services to youth up to 21 years, who are experiencing conflict within the home, have run away or are thinking of running away, or who have been displaced from their homes. Case management services assist families in achieving goals and maintaining a safe living environment. Case managers also coordinate additional services as needed to ensure the best provision of services for youth and families. Referrals for legal services, educational advocacy, and basic need assistance can also be provided.
Crisis Intervention can be accessed through a case manager or by calling our 24-hour hotline: 845.279.2588
All services are free and confidential and accessible 24 hours a day. Bilingual staff available.
We are proud to partner with the National Runaway Safeline, learn more about their resources by visiting their website: https://www.1800runaway.org.
With the completion of an elaborate new habitat built by Green Chimneys’ woodshop students, the Farm Science classroom was able to welcome Brownie into her new home. Brownie previously lived alone in her cage in the farm and wildlife office, but guinea pigs do best in larger environments. The new habitat allows her to live in a herd as she would in the wild, with many places to hide and ways to practice her skills. Brownie has always been a social creature, and she has taken over the guinea pig herd but is a very peaceful leader.