UPDate:
Currently all schools in Orleans & Genesee Counties are working towards re-opening.
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Since we've been on "Pause", we've been focusing on Staff Development.
We've participated in so many, many webinars and zoom meetings (too numerous to list).
We utilize our social media outlets to provide you current, relevant information.
You can reach us through email, text, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
We miss all of the students!
We hope to be able to schedule visits into Health Classrooms for this Fall.
Stay Safe! - We hope to see you soon!
We're all in this together.
Since we've been on "Pause", we've been focusing on Staff Development.
We've participated in so many, many webinars and zoom meetings (too numerous to list).
We utilize our social media outlets to provide you current, relevant information.
You can reach us through email, text, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
We miss all of the students!
We hope to be able to schedule visits into Health Classrooms for this Fall.
Stay Safe! - We hope to see you soon!
We're all in this together.
September is also suicide awareness month
Does someone you know show signs of emotional pain or suicidal thoughts? As part of World Suicide Prevention Day, we wanted to share the 5 steps that the National Institute of Mental Health suggests to follow when someone is struggling.
𝔸𝕤𝕜: “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” It’s not an easy question, but studies show that asking at-risk individuals if they are suicidal does not increase suicides or suicidal thoughts. #BeThe1ToAsk
𝕂𝕖𝕖𝕡 𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕞 𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕖: Reducing a suicidal person’s access to highly lethal items or places is an important part of suicide prevention. While this is not always easy, asking if the at-risk person has a plan and removing or disabling the lethal means can make a difference. #bethe1tokeepthemsafe
𝔹𝕖 𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖: Listen carefully and learn what the individual is thinking and feeling. #bethe1tobethere
ℍ𝕖𝕝𝕡 𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕞 ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕔𝕥 & 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕪 ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕖𝕕: Staying in touch after a crisis or after being discharged from care can make a difference. #bethe1tofollowup #bethe1tohelpthemstayconnected
𝔸𝕤𝕜: “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” It’s not an easy question, but studies show that asking at-risk individuals if they are suicidal does not increase suicides or suicidal thoughts. #BeThe1ToAsk
𝕂𝕖𝕖𝕡 𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕞 𝕊𝕒𝕗𝕖: Reducing a suicidal person’s access to highly lethal items or places is an important part of suicide prevention. While this is not always easy, asking if the at-risk person has a plan and removing or disabling the lethal means can make a difference. #bethe1tokeepthemsafe
𝔹𝕖 𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖: Listen carefully and learn what the individual is thinking and feeling. #bethe1tobethere
ℍ𝕖𝕝𝕡 𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕞 ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕔𝕥 & 𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕪 ℂ𝕠𝕟𝕟𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕖𝕕: Staying in touch after a crisis or after being discharged from care can make a difference. #bethe1tofollowup #bethe1tohelpthemstayconnected
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Over the years, some colleges have celebrated Consent Month during September. While we're a little early to celebrate, we think consent should be talked about all year round. For example... While flirting is meant to be playful, yes means yes & no means no. Consent must be freely-given, so unless your partner asks you to check back with them at a later time, 'no' does not mean 'convince me.' #KnowledgeisPower #IASK |
Visit the CDC Website for more COVID-19 information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
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We miss the students ....
We miss doing community outreach ....
we miss being in schools....
ACT IS CURRENTLY SCHEDULING CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION,
FOR GROUPS OF YOUTH IN THE FALL.
2020
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Shout Out to the great students we've worked with already this 2020 year!
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Update on Other Community Action programs
Most services have returned to the new ‘normal’.
Upon entering all of our programming sites:
Please contact your service location for hours and restrictions:
Albion office, 409 East State Street, Case Management by appointment only, MUST call first 589-5605 x 105. Food pantry open Monday – Friday 8am-Noon.
Batavia office, 5073 Clinton Street Road, Case Management by appointment only MUST call first 343-7798. Food pantry Monday – Friday 9am – 1pm. Clothing Closet is not open. Donations are NOT being accepted at this time.
Head Start / Early Head Start - Planning to offer center-based programs in the Fall. Applications now being accepted. Call: (585) 589-5683.
Eastern Orleans Community Center (Holley) open for limited lunches call 638-6395. Food pantry open Monday - Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm.
Main Street Thrift Store open Wednesday – Saturday 10:30am – 5:00pm.
Accepting donations using the following guidelines:
Where and When: Behind laundromat – ring bell/call 589-1430- get assistance from staff to put donations in POD. Wednesday – Friday 8am-3:30pm, other times – call for an appointment.
What: Clothing, household, furniture, collectibles – CLEAN, and in GOOD to GREAT CONDITION.
Exceptions: No toys, stuffed animals, dirty items, garage sale leftovers, house cleanouts, heavy or large containers, magazines.
Items MUST be in working condition, not broken or parts missing, Large and Small Appliances must be CLEAN and in working condition.
Containers for donated items: Smaller boxes and/or bags (13 gallons or smaller – NO large black bags or oversized boxes)
Due to Covid-19 constraints, Donations just left outside building will be disposed of.
Upon entering all of our programming sites:
- All must wear a face covering
- A sign-in procedure is required
Please contact your service location for hours and restrictions:
Albion office, 409 East State Street, Case Management by appointment only, MUST call first 589-5605 x 105. Food pantry open Monday – Friday 8am-Noon.
Batavia office, 5073 Clinton Street Road, Case Management by appointment only MUST call first 343-7798. Food pantry Monday – Friday 9am – 1pm. Clothing Closet is not open. Donations are NOT being accepted at this time.
Head Start / Early Head Start - Planning to offer center-based programs in the Fall. Applications now being accepted. Call: (585) 589-5683.
Eastern Orleans Community Center (Holley) open for limited lunches call 638-6395. Food pantry open Monday - Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm.
Main Street Thrift Store open Wednesday – Saturday 10:30am – 5:00pm.
Accepting donations using the following guidelines:
Where and When: Behind laundromat – ring bell/call 589-1430- get assistance from staff to put donations in POD. Wednesday – Friday 8am-3:30pm, other times – call for an appointment.
What: Clothing, household, furniture, collectibles – CLEAN, and in GOOD to GREAT CONDITION.
Exceptions: No toys, stuffed animals, dirty items, garage sale leftovers, house cleanouts, heavy or large containers, magazines.
Items MUST be in working condition, not broken or parts missing, Large and Small Appliances must be CLEAN and in working condition.
Containers for donated items: Smaller boxes and/or bags (13 gallons or smaller – NO large black bags or oversized boxes)
Due to Covid-19 constraints, Donations just left outside building will be disposed of.
ACT's Administrative office ...
Located at 113 East State Street in Albion, NY. |
Near the corner of
Platt & East State Street in Albion. Some may have taken their road test out front. |
We would love to hear from you! |
HoursM-F: 9am - 4pm
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Telephone585.589.5754 (Office line)
585-412-8022 (Text only line) |
actprogram@caoginc.org
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