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We offer
a variety of supportive services and educational programs for people of
all ages through Community Services.
Our
programs have a common goal: helping residents become active,
functioning members of their communities.
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Provides
training and job opportunities for the mentally retarded (MR) through
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Chocolate Factory
- an Agency-run, community-based business,
Highland Chocolates
provides employment opportunities for MH and MR clients.
Job Coaching
- places clients in a real work setting that pays at least minimum
wage.Clients receive intensive, on-the-job training, working closely
with a job coach. Several Tioga County businesses participate in the
program.
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Recruits
volunteers who donate their time and expertise to supplement existing
Agency programs. Volunteer opportunities include sharing skills in
parenting, being a friend of youth, and serving as a volunteer driver, a
child care worker or an administrative aide.
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Adventure Challenge Experience: |
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Rigorous
outdoor activities, educational workshops and group activities for
youth. Outreach programs help youth to build self-esteem and physical
coordination, develop leadership and decision-making skills, and provide
a healthy alternative to delinquency and drugs. Self-referrals are
encouraged. Referrals are also accepted from case managers, schools,
physicians or counselors.
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A
19-station maze of cables, logs, platforms and ropes that offers
individuals of all ages a mental and physical challenge, as well as a
chance to build self-esteem, reduce stress and develop a cooperative,
supportive attitude. The course is also available for community groups
and businesses for a fee. |
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Wilderness Experience Program: |
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Offers
challenging, adventure activities such as backpacking, whitewater
canoeing, rock-climbing and mountain biking for youth ages 11-18. During
the summer-long program, groups of youth rotate among the various
activities over four-week periods. The program helps youth learn
teamwork and improve self-esteem.
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National Youth Project Using Minibikes (NYPUM): |
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A
private, non-profit program designed for youth ages 10 - 15, NYPUM
operates after school and summers nationwide.
NYPUM participants who
live up to the terms of a behavioral contract earn the privilege of
riding a minibike at the program site. TCHSA is the official east coast
training and distribution center for the national NYPUM program. |
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