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 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.

About Us

  • 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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  • Danger at the Corner Store

    Risky substances are hiding in plain sight at neighborhood corner stores and gas stations. Kratom, 7-OH, and increasingly potent cannabis products can be found alongside the candy and drinks our kids buy in town.

    Parents need to know what is out there and we need to know how to talk to our kids about it.

    Join local subject experts on Zoom to learn more!

    Tuesday, October 13th, 7-8 p.m. on ZOOM.

    Register for the Zoom link and a recording of the program.

    Register

  • 8th Annual RYC Rainbow Run

    Join us for the 8th Annual Rainbow Run on Wednesday, November 11, at Rye Town Park for the most colorful morning of the year. This mile long course is designed for students in grades K - 7 to walk, skip or jog through Rye Town Park, while getting showered in colorful powder along the route.

    We're excited to see you there!

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  • Adult Certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid

    Take this certification course to learn how to help a young person experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis! The earlier a child or young adult receives care, the better their outcome will be.

    Next training: Thursday, November 5th in Rye, NY

    Register for November 5th Certification Course

  • Teen Mental Health First Aid Certification Course

    Teens ages 14 - 18 can become certified in the nationally recognized Teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) by attending a course offered by Rye Youth Council.

    Recently highlighted by Governor Hochul as "critical training" for teens, ths course is free, and underwritten by a grant from Mental Health Association New York State.

    To register for a future date or learn more email Regina, rvenditto@ryeyouthcouncil.org

    Email rvenditto@ryeyouthcouncil.org to register at no cost

  • Watch How We Support Youth Mental Health and Well-being

    Hear from students, parents, educators and community members how Rye Youth Council supports social emotional development, strengthens resilience, and supports youth mental health. Thank you to A2V Media for this professional production!

    Watch the video

  • 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.

    Post a Job/Find a Job

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!