May is Mental Health Awareness month, and the current crisis in children’s mental health is a priority at Elmcrest. With the opening of Heron Hall and White Pine Hall, their first respite programs are operating on the Salt Springs campus. These two six-bed residences already are fully occupied. The CDC describes mental disorders among children Read More »
Several lucky children in the Oswego Elmcrest program recently tested their aerobic skills at Camp Foundation. These athletic girls leapt, jumped, and rotated, with boundless energy on trampoline and floor mats. Thanks to Camp Foundation for the generous (and no cost) use of their great facility. Read More »
This “Blooming Bulletin Board” was created by the Elmcrest children in Binghamton programs. Each child’s flower “grew” out of a coffee filter into a colorful bloom with a message on the leaf. These youth are in the Children & Family Treatment Support Programs (CFTSS) and Home and Community Based Services ( HCBS) in the southern Read More »
The boys and girls in Elmcrest’s Onondaga County community programs tested several new activities this past month. They mastered a 3D printer, a sewing machine, and culinary challenges, with excellent results. Direct Service Provider, Sarah Goodman, proudly displayed the results of their creative efforts…a colorful purse from sewing success, an epic Flash-themed ring and storage box Read More »
In our northern counties, Elmcrest Direct Support Professionals work with the children in community-based programs. These boys and girls may have mental health, substance abuse, and/or behavioral health needs. Program goals help to identify strengths, provide therapy, and build relationships to help youth develop coping skills. Staff professionals encourage these children to try various activities Read More »
All last month – 12 youth at Elmcrest researched famous persons and created exhibits for the Black History Month Living Museum. Their dedication was an amazing success. Each child chose his or her favorite and prepared a mini booth with photos and bios of the person they chose to represent. Elmcrest residents and staff were Read More »
Future authors and possible journalists are among the boys and girls at Elmcrest who spent time last year “Writing Our Lives.” Mentored by students from Syracuse University, the children were encouraged to write about themselves and share their stories with the group. This marks the eighth year that the SU students have come to share Read More »
The Elmcrest staff and youth in Cottage Three designed and created an Arcade Room -- topping it off by painting a wall orange! Beyond a creative learning experience, the Arcade Room will provide incentive for youth who have earned special privileges. They will have access to this space during special occasions. Games on! Read More »
ECC Mexico Managed Care Office children bowling. On these chilly winter days, the children in Elmcrest’s Mexico, NY program have been spending their free time in a variety of activities. Bowling was the first challenge they took on with staff professionals Lisa and Rich. They carried their energy over to a dance party in their Read More »
Mr. Geglia reads to a class of ECC residents. Each month a ”Mystery Reader” gathers several of the children at Elmcrest together for story time. The boys and girls are surprised by which staff member takes on the mystery role. (Executive Director, Joe Geglia was the mystery reader in December for a Christmas story). January’s Read More »
