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 development, 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.
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Supporting Teens & Young Adults Facing Mental Health & Substance Challenges
Join us for a parent-focused panel discussion exploring the challenges of mental health and substance use occurring together in adolescents and young adults. Our panel will share practical ways to recognize when a young person might need help, how to offer support at home, and what local resources are available to families in our community.
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LGBTQ+ Safe Space Group
Taking place on Wednesday’s, starting November 12th, this group is a safe and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ teens to share what’s on their minds, learn ways to handle life’s ups and downs, and celebrate accomplishments! Everyone is welcome, so come as you are!
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7th Annual Rainbow Run
What a magnificent day! Even with the cold wind and snow, more than 200 children in grades K-8 participated with the support of 30+ teens, Rye Professional Firefighters, Rye PD, and RYC Board volunteers. So many parents, caregivers, friends, and neighbors watched the fun, and all experienced a stronger connection to our community.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid for Adults
This Certification course for adults teaches how to recognize and respond to emerging mental health and substance use challenges in crisis and non-crisis situations, This is for ANY adult who interacts with adolescents and teens.
This course is offered several times each year, register to be informed of the next training.
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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.
Watch our video
RYC’s video creates awareness of our program and support services that promote mental health and wellness. Please watch to see our programs in action!