The excellent fall weather offered many opportunities for the children in Elmcrest programs to enjoy the outdoors and create fun projects. Boys and girls from Child and Family Treatment Support Services (CFTSS) ventured off to a local farm, went apple picking, and leaf gathering for art projects. One clever scout found a leaf bigger than Read More »
This holiday season, you can make spirits bright by becoming an Elmcrest Elf - providing gifts for children who are overcoming major obstacles in life. Elmcrest offers residential and community outreach programs that serve children with emotional, behavioral and psychiatric disorders, as well as children with developmental disabilities and severe medical conditions. Most of our Read More »
One of the elaborately decorated trees in the Roberson Museum and Science Center in Binghamton is the handiwork of the children in Elmcrest’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). Sherry Riley gathered them for a decorating party to make ornaments for the museum’s “Home for the Holidays” event. This year’s theme represents cultures from around the Read More »
Giving Tuesday was November 29th. We made a special request this year. Sadly, this need originated out of the national mental health crisis among children.Elmcrest is opening a Children’s Mental Health Respite Program on campus after the first of the year. We will operate two residences for youth ages 5 to 18. These will be Read More »
It's Giving Tuesday and in this season of “giving thanks,” we have a special request for your support. Sadly, this need has originated out of the national mental health crisis among children. Elmcrest is opening a Children’s Mental Health Respite Program on campus after the first of the year. Youth will come for therapy and Read More »
Two of our Elmcrest residents need not wait for June to reap the rewards of their scholastic achievements. Both will graduate from high school in January. Recently they hit the trails at Chittenango Falls with their supervisor and shared laughs and senior memories together. One of the highlights of the day was senior pictures. These Read More »
Elmcrest’s Children and Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) program serves hundreds of children each year across several counties in NYS. Services are designed to assess and support children with mental health challenges, to be successful in their home and within their community. Through therapy and support services, an important part of this program is Read More »
