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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Children & Adults with ADHD (CHADD) - Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3) ) organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD.  8181 Professional Place-Suite 150, Landover, MD 20785 Phone: Tel: 301-306-7070 www.chadd.org

Literacy Partners – “GED”-provides free community-based adult and family literacy programs to ensure that all adults have the access to quality education needed to fully realize their potential as individuals, parents, and citizens.   30 East 33rd Street NY, NY 10016 Phone: 212-725-9200 www.literacypartners.org

Covenant House New York – GED & Tutoring Services - between the Ages of 18-21 & also high school students.  159-17 Hillside Ave. Jamaica, NY 11432 718-725-9851

Planned Parenthood - women, teens, and families who rely on us for essential reproductive health care, innovative educational programs, and effective advocacy. Margaret Sanger Square 26 Bleeker Street, New York, NY 10012 Phone: 1-800-230-PLAN www.ppnyc.org

NYC Dept. of Education-School-Based Mental Health Program
What is a School-Based Mental Health Program? A School-Based Mental Health Program (SBMH) is like a mental health office inside a school. SBMH offer a wide range of full, comprehensive mental health services in the school and have been providing on-site mental health services to Department of Education students for over 20 years. There are 135 SBMH programs serving NYC schools in all five boroughs.  All services are private and kept confidential from the school staff. http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/DYD/Health/SBHC/MentalHealth.htm

Covenant House New York – GED & Tutoring Services between the Ages of 18-21 & also high school students.  159-17 Hillside Ave. Jamaica, NY 11432 718-725-9851

Community Tutoring Services – Free tutoring in the comfort of your home, library, or community center; convenient scheduling- Kindergarten to 12th grade-Instructional in Math, Reading, English & Language Arts 1 (800) 336-9116

Brienza’s Academic Advantage – Full Service Learning Centers-Tutoring grades k-12, Test Preparation, Preparation for all H.S. Entrance Exams, Study Skills, etc. Office: 1045-74th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11228 1 (800) 581-0887 or 1 (718) 232-0114 www.AcademicAdvantageOnline.com

The TestQuest SES Program – provides free extra academic help and individual instruction to students during non-school hours-after school, on the weekends, and during school holidays and vacations. 226 W. 37th Street, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10028 (212) 398-2357

The United Federation of Teachers (UFT) – provides free tutoring, Supplemental Educational Services (SES) to your school-grades K-12   52 Broadway, 11th Fl. New York, NY 10004 (212) 701-9409 jdenenberg@ufttc.org

FDNY High School For Fire and Life Safety – our goal is to identify, prepare and graduate students who can meet the intellectual, physical and moral demands of emergency response in the 21st Century.  400   Pennsylvania Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 More information: Principal Palmer (718) 922-0389

U.S Department of Education (DOE) - • Establishing policies on federal financial aid for education and distributing as well as       monitoring those funds. • Collecting data on America's schools and disseminating research. • Focusing national attention on key educational issues. • Prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to education.   www.ed.gov

Insideschools.org – is a free online guide to NYC public schools and you’ll find step-by-step advice for getting the most out of NYC public school system from choosing a school to knowing where to get help. www.insideschools.org  TODAY!

STD Education Office – Phone: (212) 427-5120

HIV Vaccine Research - The NIAID HIV Vaccine Research Education Initiative was formed to create an environment in which HIV affected communities and individuals are more aware, educated, and supportive of HIV vaccine research and have more positive attitudes towards clinical trial volunteerism.   www.bethegeneration.org

AIDS Education and Training Center & HIV Clinical Education Initiative – Phone: (518) 473-8815

Fortune Society Peer Educators – EDUCATE YOURSELF! while educating others about HIV/AIDS & STD’S, Criminal Justice, Public Speaking AND MORE! 53 West 23rd Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10010 Phone: (212) 691-7554 www.fortunesociety.org

Growing Minds Inwood House Parent & Child Home Program – A free home-based program for teen parents and their 1.5-3.5 year old child(ren) that promotes learning and language development through the use of books and toys. 369 East 148th Street, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10455 Phone: (718) 742-8100 ext.14

Single Parent Resource Center, Inc. – “Access for Children Program” – A parenting education and family visitation program for mothers working to reunite with their children in foster care (or other out of home placement). 228 E. 45th St. 2nd Fl NY, NY 10017 212-951-7030 Ext: 223 www.singleparentusa.com

Every Person Influences Children (EPIC) – A national organization that combines parenting and character education to raise children as responsible adults. 475 Riverside Drive, Room 1268, New York, NY 10115 Phone: (212) 870-2910 www.epicforchildren.org

Annie G. Newsome Head Start – embraces the mission to enhance educational and developmental opportunities for children and to enhance the delivery of social services to families.129 West 138th Street, New York, NY 10030 Phone: (212) 690-2869

East Side House Settlement – provide Early Childhood & Afterschool Educational Programs, Preparatory High School, Career Internship Program, Adult Education Services, Community Technology Center & Family Services.
337 Alexander Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454 Phone: (718) 665-5250 www. eastsidehouse.org

P.O.I.S.E.D. – an education and training program for pregnant women and mothers of young children
Bronx Community College- (718) 741-9777 The City College (212) 650-5860 Medgar Evers College (718) 270-6466

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

Blake Works - Words Can Work is a leading producer and distributor of DVDs and Words Can Work booklets for young people, parents, and other caregivers, about the challenges kids face growing up.   Blake Works, Inc. P.O. 1402 Gloucester, MA 01930 Telephone: 978.282.1663 Fax: 978.282.9550 info@wordscanwork.com

Children & Adults with ADHD (CHADD) - CHADD publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with AD/HD. These materials include Attention! magazine, the CHADD Information and Resource Guide to AD/HD, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current events newsletter, as well as other publications of specific interest to educators, professionals and parents. 8181 Professional Place-Suite 150, Landover, MD 20785 Phone: Tel: 301-306-7070 www.chadd.org

ParentsMedGuide.org

Get Your ADHD Road Map to Success Kit – Get a free “ADHD Road Map to Success Kit”, designed by both professional ADHD coaches and Moms. By using the tips and tools included in the Road Map to Success, you'll actually see your child's progress, so you know you're helping your child succeed. And someday ... maybe exceed. www.ADHDroadmap.com

Educational Materials about HIV/AIDS – New York State Department of Health – Phone: (518) 474-9866 
 www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/index.htm or hivpubs@health.state.ny.us

Educational Materials about TB  - Bureau of TB Control at Phone: (518) 474-4845

Let’s Talk Facts About Depression Free Sample Packet-American Psychiatric Association DPA Dept. SG 1400 K. Street N.W. Suite 1101 Washington, DC 20005   www.psych.org

Materials to Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) – Phone: (800) 505-CRIB   www.nichd.nih.gov/sids/

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI)  - for free pamphlets and fact sheets Phone: (800) 788-2800

Parents The Anti-Drug – for information on drug and alcohol use by teens check out www. TheAntiDrug.com (800) 729-6686 or www.freevibe.com

Let’s Talk About Mental Illness – pamphlets are available for sale in packets of 50 copies. To order: Phone: (800) 368-5777 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday

EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS

Training Information for HIV/AIDS – General HIV/AIDS training information and calendar of events- Phone: (518) 474-3045

NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS

NYS Division of Nutrition’s Child & Adult Care Food Program-several programs that educate children about proper nutrition 1-800-942-3858

USDA-Team Nutrition Program – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has developed a nutritional program for schools that seeks to improve children’s lifelong eating and physical activity habits through nutrition program. www.fns.usda.gov/tn

Food Change – (Nutrition Outreach, Education & Financial Empowerment Program) – How you may be eligible for Food Stamps and how you do apply.   39 Broadway, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10006   Phone: (212) 894-8060

Food Stamps- Information and questions about how to obtain a food stamp application HRA’S Infoline: 877-472-8411 HRA’S Website: www.nyc.gov/hra

Seamen’s Society Food Stamps – 1-866-FOOD NYC

EatingWell – Where good taste meets good health.   www.eatingwell.com

Access NYC – Provides information about programs providing such services as food and nutrition. www.nyc.gov/accessnyc

My Pyramid - The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was established in 1994 to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans. Toward this goal, the Center focuses its efforts on two primary objectives - Advance and promotes dietary guidance for all Americans, and Conduct applied research and analyses in nutrition and consumer economics. www.mypyramid.gov