FAMILY & RECREATION
*Childhood Inflammatory Disease (COVID19 related)
The State Department of Health is investigating 132 reported cases and 3 deaths in New York of children - predominantly school-aged - experiencing symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease and toxic shock-like syndrome, possibly due to COVID-19. Read more.
School Closure and Graduation
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced all K-12 schools and college facilities statewide will remain closed for the rest of the academic year and will continue to provide distance learning during that time. The schools will also be required to continue meal programs and child care services for essential workers. The state will make a decision about summer school programming by the end of May.
CELEBRATE A SENIOR STUDENT
If your child is graduating this year, submit their photo here to be included on News10's "Senior Send Off"!
CELEBRATE A SENIOR STUDENT
If your child is graduating this year, submit their photo here to be included on News10's "Senior Send Off"!
*Essential workers in need of childcare assistance, complete this form
This program information profile is an application to be able to accept CARES Scholarship recipients and payments from your local child care resource and referral agency (CCR&R) to care for those children. Completing this application is not a guarantee that additional children will be added to your enrollment. After completion of this program information profile, you will be contacted by your local CCR&R with further information about how you can participate in the program.
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RESOURCES
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
- New Lebanon CSD's last day of classes will be held on June 18, 2020. A graduation ceremony is scheduled for June 20, 2020. More info here.
- Pregnancy, Postpartum, Parenting Community Circle
https://www.zoom.us/join
Hosted by Sarah McCormick
Every Monday at 6pm and every Friday at 11am
Monday Meeting ID = 655-452-972, Friday Meeting ID = 369-530-046 - Columbia-Greene Domestic Violence Phone: 518-943-9211 | Facebook Columbia-Greene Domestic Violence is the primary provider of comprehensive services for domestic violence victims and survivors in Columbia and Greene counties in New York.
- Cornell Cooperative Extension – Parenting Education & Anger Management Programs The CCE offices are closed in both Columbia and Greene counties. However, staff and parenting educators are working at home and are still taking referrals (through email only) for 5 parenting education and anger management programs. Educators are delivering lessons remotely via telephone and/or Facetime. Referrals can be made to Rebecca Palmateer. Family and Consumer Services can also be reached at 518-965-4068.
- Free Spectrum Internet for some households
- Amazon PrimePBS Kids shows - Amazon dropped payment for kids shows!
- #COVID-19 ASL Member of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community – learn about #COVID19 from CDC's ASL YouTube channel. It covers prevention, risk factors, disease management & more
- For Young Parents Shares information on the education and medical rights of pregnant and parenting teens currently in school. The resource also offers information on where teen parents can access support resources such as finding child care, finding support groups, financial benefits, and recommendations to stay healthy.
- A Home Within Provides tools and online trainings to help professionals, caregivers, and foster parents support growth and healthy development, using relationship-based practices fo pregnant, parenting teens, and transitional age foster youth.
- KidsHealth.org Provides information for parents whose teens are pregnant or recently became parents. The website includes information on what parents may be feeling, what teens may be feeling, and special considerations for pregnant teens.
Free resources for Columbia County residents available through Family of Woodstock:
160 Fairview Avenue Suite 914 Floor 2
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 822-1944 Fax (518) 822-8233
EMAIL: ccccg@familyofwoodstockinc.org
- Child Care & Child Development Resources
- Child Care Referrals to Legal Programs
- Registration & Renewal Services
- Legally Exempt Enrollment Services
- Child & Adult Care Food Program
- Parenting Education
- Training for Child Care Programs
- Lending Library & Loan Closet for Child Care Programs
- Individualized Technical Assistance
- Onsite Child Care Referrals to Employers
- Grant & Incentive Opportunities
160 Fairview Avenue Suite 914 Floor 2
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 822-1944 Fax (518) 822-8233
EMAIL: ccccg@familyofwoodstockinc.org
YOUTH/TEEN MENTAL HEALTH
YOUTH FRIENDLY MENTAL HEALTH & OVERALL RESOURCES
Planned Parenthood
Teen Support & Info- FAQS, about health, sex, relationships, your body, &other topics.
Al-Anon's World Service Office (WSO) & ALATEEN
An alternative to local meetings are electronic meetings. These include online and phone meetings. Info can be found at: https://bit.ly/2INCSla. We are grateful for your cooperation, patience, and understanding as we continue providing the services our members rely on and as we adapt to this situation, one day at a time.
Center for Young Women’s Health and Young Men’s Health These websites provides a series of guides on emotional health, including on test anxiety, depression, bullying, and eating disorders.
Go Ask Alice! Geared at young adults, this question and answer website contains a large database of questions about a variety of concerns surrounding emotional health.
GirlsHealth.Gov The "Your Feelings" section of this website offers guidance to teenage girls on recognizing a mental health problem, getting help, and talking to parents.
Jed Foundation Promoting emotional health and prevent suicide among college students, this website provides an online resource center, ULifeline, a public dialogue forum, Half of Us, and Transition Year, resources and tools to help students transition to college.
Kelty Mental Health Resource Center Reference sheets are provided that list top websites, books, videos, toolkits and support for mental health disorders.
Reach Out This website provides information on specific mental health disorders, as well as resources to help teens make safe plans when feeling suicidal, and helpful tips on how to relax.
Teens Health Providing a safe place for teens who need honest and accurate information, this website provides resources on mental health issues.
Teen Mental Health Geared towards teenagers, this website provides learning tools on a variety of mental illnesses, videos, and resources for friends.
Helping Others Live Sober The mission of the “Helping Others” Research Project at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child Psychiatry is to improve the quality of life for youth, families, and communities by providing a continuum of scientific information, education, and personal experiences related to the role of service in addiction recovery.
National Resource Center on Children and Families of the Incarcerated
This website provides a range of information and resources to assist children and families of the incarcerated, including: research publications, training materials, fact sheets, Frequently asked questions documents, and more.
LGBTQ Friendly Colleges & Student Resources Attending college can be difficult, but lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning students may have an even harder time than others. The following guide was created to help LGBTQ students understand how many campuses are helping to make the college experience more welcoming and supportive.
Affordable Colleges Online's Guide to College Affordability for Students With Disabilities
Affordable Colleges Online, an organization dedicated to providing free higher education tools and information for current and future college students and their families, has recently published a new resource for students with disabilities, titled “Making College Affordable: A Guide for Students with Disabilities.” Multiple experts in the field with experience in academia, financial aid, and law contributed to the content in this resource guide, including: advice and resources for loans and scholarships available specifically for students with disabilities; a comprehensive list of the best schools for disabled students, evaluated by each institution’s disability services; distance learning tips for students with disabilities; job resources for students with disabilities; and additional helpful resources.
APPS & TECH SERVICES
Beacon 2.0 Beacon is a portal to online applications (websites, mobile applications and internet support groups) for mental disorders reviewed and rated by health experts.
Health Talk This website reflects the lived experience of mental health conditions, including research-based modules with hours of recording and analysis.
Mindfulness for Teens This website has resources to help teens use mindfulness to handle stress and includes apps to practice meditation and guided mediation recordings.
Project Safe Place Safe Place: 1-888-290-7233 Provides access to immediate help and supportive resources for young people in crisis through a network of qualified agencies, trained volunteers and businesses in 32 states. Call the hotline to find out if the program operates in your state.
Mood 247 A text messaging system that provides an easy way to record how you’re feeling and tracks your daily moods to share with friends, family, or a health professional.
Strength of Us An online community designed to inspire young adults impacted by mental health issues to think positive, stay strong and achieve goals through peer support and resource sharing.
Teen Talk is a free app where teens can get support for whatever they may be dealing with from a trained teen. It is a safe, non-judgmental space where you can anonymously post your issue at any time and get support from a trained teen. On Teen Talk, teens can talk about anything from anxiety, depression, relationships, family issues, school… whatever may be causing you stress or worry. Don’t bottle it up – reach out and talk to a Teen Talk peer! Download Teen Talk to vent, share, and get support from a trained teen!
MENTAL HEALTH MEDICATION GUIDES
Head Meds This website gives young people focused information about the most common medicines prescribed for mental health conditions.
Making Healthy Choices This guide provides information for youth in foster care related to making decisions about their mental health, treatment options, and the use of psychotropic medications.
HELPLINES
National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline Call 800.656.HOPE (4673)- Support with Confidential support from a trained staff member; support finding a local health facility that is trained to care for survivors of sexual assault and offers services like sexual assault forensic exams; someone to help you talk through what happened; local resources that can assist with your next steps toward healing and recovery; referrals for long term support in your area; info about the laws in your community; & basic info about medical concerns. ALL CONFIDENTIAL.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) Crisis Text Line Text “START” to 741-741
US Suicide Hotline
Love is Respect Text “LOVEIS” to 22522, or call 1-866-331-9474 to talk with a peer advocate to prevent and end abusive relationships
National Eating Disorder Association Call 1-800-931-2237
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line / US: Text HOME to 741741
Mental Health America
The Trevor Project LGBT Lifeline / (Available 24/7) 1-866-488-7386
LGBT National Youth Talkline / 1-800-246-7743
Project Semicolon
Content presented by Noteworthy Resources. Use us as a resource & reference of directory.
Planned Parenthood
Teen Support & Info- FAQS, about health, sex, relationships, your body, &other topics.
Al-Anon's World Service Office (WSO) & ALATEEN
An alternative to local meetings are electronic meetings. These include online and phone meetings. Info can be found at: https://bit.ly/2INCSla. We are grateful for your cooperation, patience, and understanding as we continue providing the services our members rely on and as we adapt to this situation, one day at a time.
Center for Young Women’s Health and Young Men’s Health These websites provides a series of guides on emotional health, including on test anxiety, depression, bullying, and eating disorders.
Go Ask Alice! Geared at young adults, this question and answer website contains a large database of questions about a variety of concerns surrounding emotional health.
GirlsHealth.Gov The "Your Feelings" section of this website offers guidance to teenage girls on recognizing a mental health problem, getting help, and talking to parents.
Jed Foundation Promoting emotional health and prevent suicide among college students, this website provides an online resource center, ULifeline, a public dialogue forum, Half of Us, and Transition Year, resources and tools to help students transition to college.
Kelty Mental Health Resource Center Reference sheets are provided that list top websites, books, videos, toolkits and support for mental health disorders.
Reach Out This website provides information on specific mental health disorders, as well as resources to help teens make safe plans when feeling suicidal, and helpful tips on how to relax.
Teens Health Providing a safe place for teens who need honest and accurate information, this website provides resources on mental health issues.
Teen Mental Health Geared towards teenagers, this website provides learning tools on a variety of mental illnesses, videos, and resources for friends.
Helping Others Live Sober The mission of the “Helping Others” Research Project at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child Psychiatry is to improve the quality of life for youth, families, and communities by providing a continuum of scientific information, education, and personal experiences related to the role of service in addiction recovery.
National Resource Center on Children and Families of the Incarcerated
This website provides a range of information and resources to assist children and families of the incarcerated, including: research publications, training materials, fact sheets, Frequently asked questions documents, and more.
LGBTQ Friendly Colleges & Student Resources Attending college can be difficult, but lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning students may have an even harder time than others. The following guide was created to help LGBTQ students understand how many campuses are helping to make the college experience more welcoming and supportive.
Affordable Colleges Online's Guide to College Affordability for Students With Disabilities
Affordable Colleges Online, an organization dedicated to providing free higher education tools and information for current and future college students and their families, has recently published a new resource for students with disabilities, titled “Making College Affordable: A Guide for Students with Disabilities.” Multiple experts in the field with experience in academia, financial aid, and law contributed to the content in this resource guide, including: advice and resources for loans and scholarships available specifically for students with disabilities; a comprehensive list of the best schools for disabled students, evaluated by each institution’s disability services; distance learning tips for students with disabilities; job resources for students with disabilities; and additional helpful resources.
APPS & TECH SERVICES
Beacon 2.0 Beacon is a portal to online applications (websites, mobile applications and internet support groups) for mental disorders reviewed and rated by health experts.
Health Talk This website reflects the lived experience of mental health conditions, including research-based modules with hours of recording and analysis.
Mindfulness for Teens This website has resources to help teens use mindfulness to handle stress and includes apps to practice meditation and guided mediation recordings.
Project Safe Place Safe Place: 1-888-290-7233 Provides access to immediate help and supportive resources for young people in crisis through a network of qualified agencies, trained volunteers and businesses in 32 states. Call the hotline to find out if the program operates in your state.
Mood 247 A text messaging system that provides an easy way to record how you’re feeling and tracks your daily moods to share with friends, family, or a health professional.
Strength of Us An online community designed to inspire young adults impacted by mental health issues to think positive, stay strong and achieve goals through peer support and resource sharing.
Teen Talk is a free app where teens can get support for whatever they may be dealing with from a trained teen. It is a safe, non-judgmental space where you can anonymously post your issue at any time and get support from a trained teen. On Teen Talk, teens can talk about anything from anxiety, depression, relationships, family issues, school… whatever may be causing you stress or worry. Don’t bottle it up – reach out and talk to a Teen Talk peer! Download Teen Talk to vent, share, and get support from a trained teen!
MENTAL HEALTH MEDICATION GUIDES
Head Meds This website gives young people focused information about the most common medicines prescribed for mental health conditions.
Making Healthy Choices This guide provides information for youth in foster care related to making decisions about their mental health, treatment options, and the use of psychotropic medications.
HELPLINES
National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline Call 800.656.HOPE (4673)- Support with Confidential support from a trained staff member; support finding a local health facility that is trained to care for survivors of sexual assault and offers services like sexual assault forensic exams; someone to help you talk through what happened; local resources that can assist with your next steps toward healing and recovery; referrals for long term support in your area; info about the laws in your community; & basic info about medical concerns. ALL CONFIDENTIAL.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) Crisis Text Line Text “START” to 741-741
US Suicide Hotline
Love is Respect Text “LOVEIS” to 22522, or call 1-866-331-9474 to talk with a peer advocate to prevent and end abusive relationships
National Eating Disorder Association Call 1-800-931-2237
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line / US: Text HOME to 741741
Mental Health America
The Trevor Project LGBT Lifeline / (Available 24/7) 1-866-488-7386
LGBT National Youth Talkline / 1-800-246-7743
Project Semicolon
Content presented by Noteworthy Resources. Use us as a resource & reference of directory.
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YOUTH EDUCATIONAL & Entertainment RESOURCES
- See New Lebanon Library's resources listed above.
- Columbia Land Conservancy's Education Activities for download
- There’s No EARTH Without Art
- Earth Week: Help a Pollinator
- Interview an Animal
- Celebrate National Gardening Day
- Little Explorers: Virtual Vernal Pool Exploration
- I Notice, I Wonder
- Sound Mapping
- Window View Drawing
- Animal Track Sheet
- Find Your Sit Spot – Nature Journaling and Meditation
- Senses Scavenger Hunt
- Seed Starting and a Seed Journal
- Crossword Puzzle and Word Search
- Georgia Zoo Live Webcams!
- Scholastic’s BookFlix Scholastic has created a generic login and password (username: Learning20, password: Clifford) to unlock access.
- Video Conferencing tools for teachers The company has launched a website for K-12 schools where school officials can fill out their information. After being verified, Zoom will remove the 40-minute limit that is normally enforced for Basic accounts. Forbes reports that the offer is currently available for schools in Austria, Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Poland, Romania, South Korea and the United States. —Wade Tyler Millward (@WadeMillward)
- 16 Free Resources for schools closed due to COVID-19 Updated continually - tools for how to communicate with students and different curriculum tools
- Resources for Distance Learning options, educational materials, wide variety of topics and links to other sites
- Distance Learning Access "Starting today, we’re giving our higher education and K-12 institutional customers globally — who currently make Creative Cloud apps available to students who login through on-campus labs — the ability to request temporary “at-home” access for their students and educators. This will be granted through May 31, 2020 at no additional cost." Also has resources to help teachers navigate distance learning
- Free Spectrum Internet for some households
- Tips for transition Tips for caregivers to create positive productive environments
- 2020 Parents' Guide to Google Classroom
- Resources for Environmental Education Comprehensive list of many, many resources with web addresses!
- Tips for helping Child learn at home Ways to support at home learning - ideas can be adapted for different ages, author has college student
- Chrome Extensions For struggling students or students with special needs - links to different chrome extensions and explanations
- Amazon PrimePBS Kids shows - Amazon dropped payment for kids shows!
- How to Teach Nature Journaling Free downloadable PDF to teach nature journaling (guides to making a nature journal in Outdoor/Nature Activities Section of this spreadsheet)
CARING FOR PETS
Pet Services
Veterinarians
Chatham’s Small Animal Hospital
4042 Route 203
North Chatham, NY 12132
Phone: 518-766-4600
Fax: 518-766-4601
Email: frontdesk@chathamssmallanimalhospital.com
Website: https://chathamssmallanimalhospital.com/
Columbia Greene Humane Society/SPCA Low Cost Clinic
111 Humane Society Rd
Hudson, NY 12534
Phone: 518-828-7709
Email: info@cghs.org
Website: https://cghs.org/low-cost-clinic/
Copake Veterinary Hospital
7915 State Rte. 22
Copake Falls, NY 12517
Phone: 518-329-6161
Fax: 518-329-1393
Email: copakevethospital@yahoo.com
Website: https://copakevethospital.com/
Hudson Veterinary Clinic
263 Fairview Avenue
Hudson, NY 12534
Phone: 518-671-6000
Fax: 518-203-3513
Email: hudsonveterinaryclinic@gmail.com
Integrative Animal Care
Dr. Tina Aiken
– not currently taking new clients
Phone: 518.329.5213
Fax: 518.329.0026
3051 State Route 82
Ancramdale, NY 12503
Website: https://www.integrativeanimalcare.com/
Kinderhook Animal Hospital
74 Chatham Street
Kinderhook New York 12106
Phone: 518-758-6162
Mountainview Animal Hospital
4141 US Route 9
Hudson, New York
Phone: (518) 828-1622
Roundtop Animal Hospital
71 Palatine Park Road, Suite 8
Germantown, NY 12526
Phone: 518-537-7387
Website: http://roundtopanimalhospital.com/
Sheep Meadow Animal Hospital
1315 State Route 66
Ghent, NY 12075
Email: sheepmeadow1@gmail.com
Phone: 518.828.2701
Website: https://www.sheepmeadowanimal.com/
Dr. Nancy Ying
– does housecalls
Wellness Mobile Veterinary Care, PLLC
3055 State Route 82
Ancramdale, NY 12503
Phone: 914-281-1155
Email: drnancy.wmvc@gmail.com
Website: www.nyhousecallvet.com
Wood Hill Veterinary Clinic
650 Route
295 Old Chatham, NY 12136
Phone: 518-392-6224
Website: https://woodhillvetclinic.com/
Emergency Veterinary Clinics
NOTE: Most practices will only see established clients for off-hour emergencies. The four
closest Emergency Vet Hospitals are:
Animal Emergency Clinic of The Hudson Valley – two locations:
Kingston:
1112 Morton Blvd
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: (845) 336 0713
Poughkeepsie
84 Patrick Lane
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Phone: (845) 471-8242
Website: http://www.aechv.com/
Capital District Animal Emergency Clinic
222 Troy-Schenectady Road
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: 518 785 1094
Fax: 518 785 5363
Website: https://capitaldistrict.ethosvet.com/
Upstate Veterinary Specialties
152 Sparrowbush Road
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: 518-783-3198
Website: https://www.uvsonline.com/specialty/24-hour-animal-emergency-and-critical-careservice/
(Thank you to the Columbia County Democratic Committee for compiling this information.)
Veterinarians
Chatham’s Small Animal Hospital
4042 Route 203
North Chatham, NY 12132
Phone: 518-766-4600
Fax: 518-766-4601
Email: frontdesk@chathamssmallanimalhospital.com
Website: https://chathamssmallanimalhospital.com/
Columbia Greene Humane Society/SPCA Low Cost Clinic
111 Humane Society Rd
Hudson, NY 12534
Phone: 518-828-7709
Email: info@cghs.org
Website: https://cghs.org/low-cost-clinic/
Copake Veterinary Hospital
7915 State Rte. 22
Copake Falls, NY 12517
Phone: 518-329-6161
Fax: 518-329-1393
Email: copakevethospital@yahoo.com
Website: https://copakevethospital.com/
Hudson Veterinary Clinic
263 Fairview Avenue
Hudson, NY 12534
Phone: 518-671-6000
Fax: 518-203-3513
Email: hudsonveterinaryclinic@gmail.com
Integrative Animal Care
Dr. Tina Aiken
– not currently taking new clients
Phone: 518.329.5213
Fax: 518.329.0026
3051 State Route 82
Ancramdale, NY 12503
Website: https://www.integrativeanimalcare.com/
Kinderhook Animal Hospital
74 Chatham Street
Kinderhook New York 12106
Phone: 518-758-6162
Mountainview Animal Hospital
4141 US Route 9
Hudson, New York
Phone: (518) 828-1622
Roundtop Animal Hospital
71 Palatine Park Road, Suite 8
Germantown, NY 12526
Phone: 518-537-7387
Website: http://roundtopanimalhospital.com/
Sheep Meadow Animal Hospital
1315 State Route 66
Ghent, NY 12075
Email: sheepmeadow1@gmail.com
Phone: 518.828.2701
Website: https://www.sheepmeadowanimal.com/
Dr. Nancy Ying
– does housecalls
Wellness Mobile Veterinary Care, PLLC
3055 State Route 82
Ancramdale, NY 12503
Phone: 914-281-1155
Email: drnancy.wmvc@gmail.com
Website: www.nyhousecallvet.com
Wood Hill Veterinary Clinic
650 Route
295 Old Chatham, NY 12136
Phone: 518-392-6224
Website: https://woodhillvetclinic.com/
Emergency Veterinary Clinics
NOTE: Most practices will only see established clients for off-hour emergencies. The four
closest Emergency Vet Hospitals are:
Animal Emergency Clinic of The Hudson Valley – two locations:
Kingston:
1112 Morton Blvd
Kingston, NY 12401
Phone: (845) 336 0713
Poughkeepsie
84 Patrick Lane
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Phone: (845) 471-8242
Website: http://www.aechv.com/
Capital District Animal Emergency Clinic
222 Troy-Schenectady Road
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: 518 785 1094
Fax: 518 785 5363
Website: https://capitaldistrict.ethosvet.com/
Upstate Veterinary Specialties
152 Sparrowbush Road
Latham, NY 12110
Phone: 518-783-3198
Website: https://www.uvsonline.com/specialty/24-hour-animal-emergency-and-critical-careservice/
(Thank you to the Columbia County Democratic Committee for compiling this information.)
outdoor recreation
BEACHES & CAMPGROUNDS
In coordination with neighboring states, public and private beaches opened with certain restrictions on May 22, ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Campgrounds and RV parks are opening statewide.
In coordination with neighboring states, public and private beaches opened with certain restrictions on May 22, ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Campgrounds and RV parks are opening statewide.
Shatford Memorial Park
County-wide conservation areas and parks
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Shaker Museum invites you to gather remotely for hand crafts and good company on Tuesdays at 12:30 PM, beginning on Tuesday, April 7. This group will meet via ZOOM, and participants will have the opportunity to share tips and tricks about their chosen handcraft while enjoying the encouragement of fellow crafting enthusiasts. Once you register, you will be sent a link to join the virtual party. If you are not familiar with ZOOM, please contact Susie at sharding@shakerml.org for a virtual practice session before your first meeting. |
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