We believe that every child will benefit
from a focus on mental well-being.
Rye Youth Council is a non-profit resource for the entire community, collaborating with families, schools, healthcare providers, businesses, and government to promote social and emotional learning, strengthen resilience, and support the mental health of our local youth.
Open Hearts. Healthy Minds.
At RYC, we elevate and prioritize the importance of mental well-being.
Mental and physical well-being are equally important. Our youth need both in order to be their strongest, healthiest selves. We advocate to keep mental well-being top of mind, and achievable for our youth.
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Counseling
Restore, our low-cost mental health counseling, provides short-term therapy to kids ages 5-22 to help youth navigate through times of emotional distress and develop a path forward with new skills and perspectives.
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Youth Programs
We help youth develop social and emotional competencies with programs designed to strengthen confidence, build resilience, and address the challenges which impact mental well-being.
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Adult Programs
We teach adults about the wide spectrum of social and emotional health and to know when, where, why, and how to seek help for children when needed. We offer support groups for parents whose kids struggle with social, emotional, mental, and behavioral health.
Upcoming events
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2024 Help Helps Mirror Ball
Join us on Thursday, April 25th, from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., for a fun and festive evening to benefit the Rye Youth Council.
Enjoy bountiful hors d'oeuvres, a buffet dinner and dessert, open bar, music, and opportunities to learn about our youth mental health programs and support services.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid for Rye's Interfaith Community
Learn how to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges, disorders, and crises among adolescents and young adults.
The certification course includes 2 hours of online pre-work and a 6-hour, in-person, instructor-led session.
Registration fees are underwritten by Christ’s Church Rye, Church of the Resurrection, Community Synagogue of Rye, and Rye Presbyterian Church.
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Youth Employment Job Board
Rye Youth Council provides a way for local businesses and organizations to offer employment and community service to local youth, and we make it easy for local youth to find available jobs and service opportunities.
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5th Annual Rainbow Run
Thank you to the more than 295 kids who attended this year’s Rainbow Run at Rye Town Park. It was an awesome morning! We are grateful to our many sponsors who made this community event possible.
Watch our video
RYC recently created a video to create awareness of our program and support services that promote mental health and wellness. Please watch to see our programs in action!