Community Resources
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A free and confidential 24/7 phone line that will help you connect to and access local resources. Just dial 2-1-1 on your phone.
A Room to Heal

Create healing environments in the homes of children affected by serious medical conditions.
Accord

A CDRC based in the Southern Tier dedicated to peaceful communication and dispute resolution through mediation.
ACHIEVE

Provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Broome and Tioga counties.
Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth

Provides trauma-informed care for children and their families in their homes and communities. Offers a safe haven for children in need of care through certified foster homes, community group homes, and non-secure and secure detention centers.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Twin Tiers

A series of one-to-one mentoring programs that aims to support the social and emotional development needs of at-risk youth.
Birthright

Provides confidential, non-judgmental support to any woman who is pregnant or thinks she might be pregnant, no matter her age, race, circumstances, religion, marital status or financial situation.
Boys and Girls Club

An after school space for children and teens that provides homework assistance, socialization, arts and games, and meals. The club is open to teens on Saturdays, and they provide services within schools both before and after school hours.
Broome County Gang Prevention Inc.

Dedicated to the deterrence of youth violence, crime and gang activity through coordinated community resources, awareness, education, and created opportunities for youth and their families.
Broome County Parks, Recreation & Youth Services

Oversees and maintains Nathaniel Cole Park (Town of Colesville), Dorchester Park (Town of Triangle), Greenwood Park (Town of Nanticoke); Grippen Park and Roundtop Picnic Area (both in the Village of Endicott), Hawkins Pond Nature Area (Town of Win
Broome County Urban League

A non-profit organization that provides social services in Broome County.
Broome County YMCA

Provides a variety of services focused on healthy living, youth development, and and community wellbeing.
Building Brighter Futures for Broome

A community coalition with a vision for healthy children, effective parenting and quality childcare and education.
Children's Home

A not-for-profit organization offering four areas to help children and their families: Residential, Educational, Preventative and Therapeutic Care. Dedicated to and trained in providing quality services to vulnerable children.
Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP)

In-patient and out-patient psychatric services for children, teens, and adults, as well as a mobile team that will address concerns in the community.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County

A variety of information and educational workshops from Cornell. These include information and workshops on environmental topics, such as composting and gardening; nutrition; and parenting.
Department of Social Services

Provides a range of social services, including SNAP, HEAP, Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance. They also house Children and Family Services.
F.E.A.S.T. Finding Educational Alternatives in the Southern Tier

An open, inclusive, secular homeschooling co-operative based in the Southern Tier.