Mental Health Crisis Respite Program

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…to referring a young person: Call the referral hotline: 680-895-0666 Download and complete the referral form Email the referral form to: CCRreferrals@elmcrest.org For general information, please contact the Director of…

Thanks All Around!

Thursday, June 9th, Elmcrest held its 31st Annual Kimber’s Golf Tournament. No sunny skies greeted that morning — grey clouds, heavy rain, and the promise of a cloudy afternoon. They…

A Special Thanks

…fun run and one of our Elmcrest students participated, handing out water and cheering runners on. Helping an organization such as this, compliments Elmcrest’s mission of cultivating values and positive…

GIVING TUESDAY IS HERE!

…us build in two recreation rooms to enhance these home-like settings. Please remember how we can help these children in crisis. Join us today on Giving Tuesday for Elmcrest. https://elmcrest.org/giving-tuesday/…

Celebration not Delayed

…Confederacy had surrendered in the Civil War. At Elmcrest, no delay kept the boys and girls from celebrating this holiday. Shereen Webb, Director of Residential Education and Employment at Elmcrest

Cozy Contributions

…beautiful hand-made quilts to Elmcrest. The children in Cottage 7, Elmcrest’s  youngest group, had first choice to pick a quilt of their very own. Puppy dog prints caught one youngster’s…

Southern Spring

…the southern tier. Their challenge was to write a message of something they learned while in these programs. The result was this unique garden of flowers symbolizing growth  and hope….

Writing Our Lives

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…

Down to Earth

Earth Day did not pass unnoticed at Elmcrest. Residents worked alongside staff to clean-up the outside grounds from the remnants of winter.  Lots of helpers soon had the Elmcrest surroundings…

United Way Day of Caring

We are so excited to join our friends from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield for the United Way Day of Caring event scheduled on August 3, 2023.  Excellus BCBS provided Elmcrest with…