Youth Bureau

Responsibilities of the Youth Bureau

The Youth Bureau is responsible for the coordination of contracted youth service agencies in the Town of Babylon. These agencies include the Youth Institute, the program it operates and the various youth centers throughout the Town. The main goal of the Youth Bureau is to promote the advancement if the mental, moral and physical well-being of youth in the Town of Babylon.

The Youth Bureau is located in the Town Hall Annex at 281 Phelps Lane in North Babylon. The main contact is Director Claire McKeon at (631) 422-7660.

For more information, please read the Youth Bureau FAQ.

Youth Institute:

The Town of Babylon Youth Bureau oversees the operation of the Youth Institute, which was created for the purpose of organizing, operating, and maintaining youth development programs and is also responsible for the coordination of contracted youth service agencies.

We provide the following services under the umbrella of the Youth Institute:

Comprehensive Mental Health counseling services ages 5-20 (includes the family)
Runaway and homeless youth services
Parenting classes
Social skills for neuro-typical youth
Social skills for children on the Autism Spectrum as well as a support group for their parents and a play group for their siblings.
Teen Wellness Group
Parent-Child Yoga

Youth Program Contacts:

Program	Contact	Phone
Mental Health Counseling	Larissa Rosa	(631) 422-7658
Project Safe	Jean Fiust	(631) 422-7653
Parenting Skills	Bob Ranieri	(631) 422-7658
Social Skills	Alyssa Bloom	(631) 422-7620
Bridge Program	Kelly McNulty	(631) 893-1018

Contact Us

Claire McKeon

Director
Youth Bureau

Physical Address
Town Hall Annex - East Wing
281 Phelps Lane
North Babylon, NY 11701

Town Hall Annex - East Wing 281 Phelps Lane North Babylon NY 11701

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What is the Youth Bureau?

The Youth Bureau is responsible for the coordination of contracted youth service agencies in the Town of Babylon. These agencies include the Youth Institute and the program it operates. The Youth Bureau is located at 281 Phelps Lane in North Babylon. The main contact is Claire McKeon at (631) 422-7660.

The school has told me that my child needs counseling, and they have referred me to the Youth Bureau. How do I sign up?

All counseling intakes are scheduled through Larissa Rosa, Supervising Counselor. Ms. Rosa may be reached at (631) 422-7658.

Who is eligible for counseling at the Youth Bureau?

Counseling services are offered free of charge to Town of Babylon residents ages 5 to 20 years. Counseling is provided by licensed mental health professionals.

How do the actual counseling sessions work?

After the intake session is completed, a counselor will be assigned to the case. Each client will be seen for approximately 45 minutes per week, at the discretion of the counselor. Sessions take place at the Town Hall Annex located at 281 Phelps Lane in North Babylon and are scheduled for afternoons (Monday through Friday) and evenings (Monday through Thursday). Parents should be aware that there are certain rules of confidentiality which must be observed by all counselors and therefore there may be certain items that have been discussed by the counselor and child which cannot be revealed to the parent(s). Additionally, all counselors working here are Mandated Reporters, meaning that they MUST report allegations of child abuse and/or neglect to the proper authorities.

How can I enroll my child in the counseling program?

If your child was referred to youth counseling services by you (the parent), school, church, or other organization they must first complete an intake session. The session consists of basic information gathering and a general discussion of specific problems, situation, etc. This is the first required step in enrolling for youth counseling services. The supervising counselor will then assign a counselor who would best fit with that individual. After the intake session is completed, a counselor will be assigned to the case. Each client will be seen for approximately 45 minutes per week, at the discretion of the counselor. Sessions take place at the Town Hall Annex located at 281 Phelps Lane in North Babylon and are scheduled for afternoons (Monday through Friday) and evenings (Monday through Thursday). Parents should be aware that there are certain rules of confidentiality which must be observed by all counselors and therefore there may be certain items that have been discussed by the counselor and child which cannot be revealed to the parent(s). Additionally, all counselors working here are Mandated Reporters, meaning that they MUST report allegations of child abuse and/or neglect to the proper authorities.

My son/daughter has runaway from home. Are there any Town services to help us with this situation?

Project SAFE provides crisis intervention in runaway cases. Staff will meet with parents, the child, and other interested parties in an effort to reunite the child with his family and to develop a plan going forward. In cases where returning home is not a viable option, Project SAFE will assist in securing alternative housing solutions. This service is available to Town of Babylon residents, free of charge.

What activities are available for children during the summer months?

Since each center is an independent organization, it is best to call and find out exactly what programs they will be offering for the summer months. Also, please refer to the Parks and Recreation Department's Summer Guide for information relative to day camps, swimming lessons, and many other activities.

Where are the local Youth Centers?

The Town of Babylon has nine Youth Centers:

Babylon Youth Project
147 North Carll Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702
(631) 587-7117
Copiague Youth Center
650 Great Neck Road, Copiague, NY 11726
(631) 608-1489
Deer Park Community Center
41 Homer Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729
(631) 940-7661
Lindenhurst Youth Center
177 South Smith Street, Lindenhurst, NY 11757
(631) 226-1320
North Babylon Community Youth Services
213 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, NY 11703
(631) 422-0333
United North Amityville Youth Organization
48A Cedar Road, Amityville, NY 11701
(631) 789-5613
West Babylon Community Youth Center
71 Sawyer Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 661-1333
Wyandanch Youth Services
20 Andrews Avenue, Wyandanch, NY 11798
(631) 920-5600

What are the various Youth Programs?

The Youth Bureau manages oversees nine (9) different youth programs and counseling services, including:

Mental Health Counseling Services - the main contact is Larissa Rosa at (631) 422-7658.
Project Safe - the main contact is Jean Fiust at (631) 422-7653. This program provides services to runaway, homeless and missing youth.
Parenting Skills - the main contact is Bob Ranieri at (631) 422-7658. This group is geared towards parents of youth and young teens and consists of group meetings and discussions.
Social Skills - the main contact is Alyssa Bloom at (631) 422-7620.
The Bridge Program - introduces social skills groups for children with autism spectrum disorders, in addition to parent and sibling support groups. The main contact is or Kelly McNulty at (631) 893-1018.

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