Programs

For more than 130 years, SCO has delivered programs and services to New York’s most under-resourced communities, offering long-term, life-changing results. Through our vast network of programs, we offer a continuum of care and services that gets young children off to a good start, launches youth into adulthood, stabilizes and strengthens families, and unlocks potential for children and adults with special needs.

All Programs

    • Education

    Madonna Heights School

    A New York State Regents junior/senior high school for adolescent girls who live on the Madonna Heights campus or are referred by their local school district.

    • Special Education/Day Schools
    • Mental Health, Substance Use & Wellness

    Non-Medicaid Care Management

    This program provides intensive and supportive case management services for families with children who have a serious emotional disturbance

    • Mental Health Services
    • Emotional/Behavioral Supports
    • Youth & Family Resources
    • Care Management
    • Education

    North Queens Community Transfer High School

    A Transfer High School that provides intensive support to promote academic success among young people who are over age and under-credited

    • Alternative Education
    • Employment/Job Readiness
    • Mental Health, Substance Use & Wellness

    Ottilie Residential Treatment Facility

    The Ottilie RTF provides adolescents and young adults with the most intensive residential mental health services available outside of a hospital.

    • Residential Programs
    • Medical Services
    • Mental Health Services
    • Emotional/Behavioral Supports
    • Employment/Job Readiness
    • Independent Living Skills
    • Foster Care

    Residential Living for Youth in Foster Care

    Group residences that provide a supportive home environment for youth in foster care who have multiple challenges including mental illness, substance abuse, alcoholism or delinquency. We also offer residential programs for young people who identify as LGBTQ as well as programs for youth with developmental disability and behavioral health conditions.

    • Educational Support
    • Employment/Job Readiness
    • Independent Living Skills
    • Housing Assistance
    • LGBTQ Support
    • Developmental Disability Supports
    • Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

    Robert J. McMahon Children’s Center

    RJMCC serves children and adolescents with developmental disabilities at its Residential Treatment Center and its certified special education school, the Tyree Learning Center

    • Residential Programs
    • Education

    SCO at East New York Middle School of Excellence

    After school and summer enrichment services for middle school students include homework assistance, youth development, and weekly instruction in creative/visual arts, performing arts, STEM, literacy, and recreation. ENYMSE is a Community School project.

    • After School/Summer Camp
    • Education

    SCO at PS 5

    After school and summer program for elementary school students at PS 5 and neighborhood schools, includes academic enrichment, homework assistance, youth development, and weekly instruction in creative/visual arts, performing arts, STEM, literacy, and recreation

    • After School/Summer Camp
    • Education
    • Family & Community Supports

    SCO Beacon at MS 35

    After school, summer camp, and community programming are offered at SCO’s Beacon Center at MS 35. Activities include academic enrichment, homework assistance, and weekly instruction in creative/visual arts, performing arts, STEM, literacy, and recreation.

    • After School/Summer Camp
    • Community Center
    • Mental Health, Substance Use & Wellness

    SCO Clinic – Substance Use Disorder Clinic

    An outpatient substance use clinic providing trauma-informed care for women, adolescents, and men.

    • Medical Services
    • Family/Parent/Individual Counseling
    • Substance Use Recovery

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20,000

families and individuals with counseling and support

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