This Volunteers of America location occupies a large white house on a tree-lined section of Webster Ave. With over 80 programs in the New York metropolitan area, Volunteers of America, Greater New York is a faith-based organization providing vulnerable and at-risk adults and children with food and safe, secure temporary and permanent housing. Professional staff and caring volunteers create a nurturing community to help individuals recover. Visit the Volunteers of America website for more information.
The Guidance Center is a behavioral health care center that provides services for children and adults. It is both bi-cultural and bilingual, serving the American and Spanish communities in and around New Rochelle. It provides assisted housing services, early childhood programs, such as universal free pre-kindergarten classes, mental health classes, substance abuse programs and vocational training and job-seeking services. Helping individuals and families since 1942, The Guidance Center offers support and tools for any and all individuals struggling with social, emotional and/or psychological barriers to overcome them and achieve their goals. The center is a welcoming and bright place decorated with patient artwork and staffed by friendly faces. It also hasanother location on Sickles Avenue, in New Rochelle, and other centers in Mamaroneck, Port Chester, Mount Vernon, Purchase and Mount Kisco.