Rural Youth Counseling Program
L.K. Painter Community Center
2355 Main Street
Collins, New York 14034
716/532-6040
Serving youth
aged 0-19 living in the tri-county area -Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and
Erie - are eligible for services.
Our counseling
program offers a solution-focused approach that centers on strengths and skill
building. We firmly believe that all individuals are competent, are able to
identify their needs and problems, and are able to achieve their goals and
develop workable solutions to their problems.
We work as part of a team to offer support and
information aimed at achieving results. We do not prescribe medication or
perform psychological assessments, but we can provide linkages to other services
when they are needed.
The
Rural Youth Counseling Program provides services to youth both individually and
in family combinations such as a child who may have two families because of a
divorce. Whether individually, in groups, or in family settings, we work with
participant to solve problems and develop skills.
A team approach is
emphasized that supports the entire family system. In addition, we may offer
peer group sessions to assist youth in enhancing a wide range of skills.
Only adults who have
children enrolled in the program are eligible for counseling. Some of the issues
we work on with parents are:
