Astor Services
@astorservices.bsky.social
Astor Services provides essential supports, tools and high quality, comprehensive behavioral health and educational services to engage, empower and strengthen children, adults and families in The Bronx and New York's Hudson Valley.
Astor’s Prevention Program Director Charlette Jones recently completed the Growing Together COFCCA Training along with Astor’s Foster Care & Prevention staff. It was an incredible experience to learn alongside such inspiring leaders. @nysocfs.bsky.social
December 29, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Astor’s Prevention Program Director Charlette Jones recently completed the Growing Together COFCCA Training along with Astor’s Foster Care & Prevention staff. It was an incredible experience to learn alongside such inspiring leaders. @nysocfs.bsky.social
Ho ho ho! Santa paid a special visit to the children at Astor’s Hickey Center. From holiday songs and laughter to gifts and cookies, the day was filled with joy as we celebrated all the December holidays together 🎅🍪🎁
December 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Ho ho ho! Santa paid a special visit to the children at Astor’s Hickey Center. From holiday songs and laughter to gifts and cookies, the day was filled with joy as we celebrated all the December holidays together 🎅🍪🎁
This holiday season, you can help us help children and families. Families like Alanas. Alana sought help after her son began to show signs of deep emotional distress. After a relentless search for help, Alana discovered Astor. Read Alana’s full story www.astorservices.org/aa26/
December 22, 2025 at 8:33 PM
This holiday season, you can help us help children and families. Families like Alanas. Alana sought help after her son began to show signs of deep emotional distress. After a relentless search for help, Alana discovered Astor. Read Alana’s full story www.astorservices.org/aa26/
Astor Services Board members Mary Laden, Hannah Hauser, and Cliff Hart visited Astor’s Lawrence F. Hickey Center for Child Development, reading holiday stories and sharing snacks with the children. It was such a fun holiday treat!
December 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Astor Services Board members Mary Laden, Hannah Hauser, and Cliff Hart visited Astor’s Lawrence F. Hickey Center for Child Development, reading holiday stories and sharing snacks with the children. It was such a fun holiday treat!
Astor board members Charlie Daniels and Carol Stenberg visited our Poughkeepsie Head Start program to share the magic of reading with the children in our Early Childhood Program. Their holiday stories brought smiles, laughter, and cheer to the classroom.
December 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Astor board members Charlie Daniels and Carol Stenberg visited our Poughkeepsie Head Start program to share the magic of reading with the children in our Early Childhood Program. Their holiday stories brought smiles, laughter, and cheer to the classroom.
Earlier this week, Astor CEO Yvette Bairan delivered testimony before the chairs of the NYS Assembly Committees on Mental Health and Alcoholism and Drug Abuse on the status of the Behavioral Health Workforce.
December 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Earlier this week, Astor CEO Yvette Bairan delivered testimony before the chairs of the NYS Assembly Committees on Mental Health and Alcoholism and Drug Abuse on the status of the Behavioral Health Workforce.
@astorservices.bsky.social Board Member Matthew Nathan & friend Dave Mahoney came to our Beacon & Wappingers Head Start facilities to share the joy of the season with the children by reading holiday books. Thank you, Matthew & Dave for binging the children holiday joy! @merrillynch.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
@astorservices.bsky.social Board Member Matthew Nathan & friend Dave Mahoney came to our Beacon & Wappingers Head Start facilities to share the joy of the season with the children by reading holiday books. Thank you, Matthew & Dave for binging the children holiday joy! @merrillynch.bsky.social
20 Astor Services employees traveled to Saratoga Springs for the 2025 Best Practices and Workforce Development Training hosted by the NYS Coalition for Children’s Behavioral Health. Astor was proud to lead four workshops, sharing our expertise.
December 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
20 Astor Services employees traveled to Saratoga Springs for the 2025 Best Practices and Workforce Development Training hosted by the NYS Coalition for Children’s Behavioral Health. Astor was proud to lead four workshops, sharing our expertise.
Support Astor’s Little Wishes Project. Every dollar brings us closer to giving 800 families living at or below the poverty level a $50 gift card, so parents can purchase a special item from their child’s holiday wish list. www.astorservices.org/littlewishes
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November 26, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Support Astor’s Little Wishes Project. Every dollar brings us closer to giving 800 families living at or below the poverty level a $50 gift card, so parents can purchase a special item from their child’s holiday wish list. www.astorservices.org/littlewishes
#littlewishesproject
#littlewishesproject
The students at Astor's Lawrence F. Hickey Center enjoyed a fantastic Thanksgiving Feast this week. Our wonderful staff prepared delicious dishes and desserts, and we took time to honor our students, families, program, and well-being. It was a day full of gratitude and joy.
November 26, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The students at Astor's Lawrence F. Hickey Center enjoyed a fantastic Thanksgiving Feast this week. Our wonderful staff prepared delicious dishes and desserts, and we took time to honor our students, families, program, and well-being. It was a day full of gratitude and joy.
Through a collaboration with Dutchess County for Mental Health & Maria Georgopoulos of Roula's Kids, Astor is hosting a free training. CEUs available for folks with the following licenses: MHC, SW, PSY, CAT, MFT. Registration required. Register: astorservices.surveymonkey.com/r/RNST8K3
November 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Through a collaboration with Dutchess County for Mental Health & Maria Georgopoulos of Roula's Kids, Astor is hosting a free training. CEUs available for folks with the following licenses: MHC, SW, PSY, CAT, MFT. Registration required. Register: astorservices.surveymonkey.com/r/RNST8K3
Thank you Yudelka Tapia & Dana Levenberg for hosting the powerful SOMOS workshop, “Civic Engagement as Resistance in the Face of Authoritarianism." We’re proud that Astor’s Jeannine Mendez joined alongside other inspiring leaders: @serena5.bsky.social, @nailahamaru.bsky.social, and @Luisa Lopez, MSW
November 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Thank you Yudelka Tapia & Dana Levenberg for hosting the powerful SOMOS workshop, “Civic Engagement as Resistance in the Face of Authoritarianism." We’re proud that Astor’s Jeannine Mendez joined alongside other inspiring leaders: @serena5.bsky.social, @nailahamaru.bsky.social, and @Luisa Lopez, MSW
In the Bronx, Astor’s Trauma Recovery Center is helping survivors heal and rebuild their lives. Thank you John Diaz & @cbsnews.com for shining a light on this life-changing work. 💜 #traumarecovery #bronx
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Bronx Trauma Recovery Center offers a safe space for survivors
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November 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
In the Bronx, Astor’s Trauma Recovery Center is helping survivors heal and rebuild their lives. Thank you John Diaz & @cbsnews.com for shining a light on this life-changing work. 💜 #traumarecovery #bronx
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Students & staff at the Lawrence F. Hickey Center had an amazing time celebrating Halloween! The halls were filled with laughter & excitement as children went trick-or-treating, collecting goodies from classrooms and offices. Each classroom joined in the fun with costumes, games, crafts, and treats.
November 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Students & staff at the Lawrence F. Hickey Center had an amazing time celebrating Halloween! The halls were filled with laughter & excitement as children went trick-or-treating, collecting goodies from classrooms and offices. Each classroom joined in the fun with costumes, games, crafts, and treats.
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Happy Halloween!
Astor Services joined local, state & national legislative officials, community and social service leaders in a rally hosted by Governor Kathy Hochul calling out the devastating federal cuts to health insurance availability and affordability, as well as detrimental cuts to food assistance benefits.
October 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Astor Services joined local, state & national legislative officials, community and social service leaders in a rally hosted by Governor Kathy Hochul calling out the devastating federal cuts to health insurance availability and affordability, as well as detrimental cuts to food assistance benefits.
Staff from Astor’s Head Start program came together to celebrate the newest graduates of the Family Development Credential program. Sponsored by the University of Connecticut, this course helps staff strengthen their skills in family engagement.
October 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Staff from Astor’s Head Start program came together to celebrate the newest graduates of the Family Development Credential program. Sponsored by the University of Connecticut, this course helps staff strengthen their skills in family engagement.
Astor Services participated in the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk, hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Held on the Walkway Over the Hudson in honor of Suicide Prevention Month, the event was a meaningful day filled with hope & solidarity. @afspnational.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Astor Services participated in the Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk, hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Held on the Walkway Over the Hudson in honor of Suicide Prevention Month, the event was a meaningful day filled with hope & solidarity. @afspnational.bsky.social
Governor Kathy Hochul honored 10 extraordinary mental health professionals who provide care to underserved communities in NYS. Astor's Dr. Denize Da-Silva Siegel & Carmen Torres were honored for their compassion, dedication, and exceptional service to children and families in need. @governor.ny.gov
October 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Governor Kathy Hochul honored 10 extraordinary mental health professionals who provide care to underserved communities in NYS. Astor's Dr. Denize Da-Silva Siegel & Carmen Torres were honored for their compassion, dedication, and exceptional service to children and families in need. @governor.ny.gov
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence, honoring survivors, and coming together to work toward its prevention.National Domestic Violence Hotline 1.800.799.SAFE (7233). www.thehotline.org. Chat and text available.
October 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence, honoring survivors, and coming together to work toward its prevention.National Domestic Violence Hotline 1.800.799.SAFE (7233). www.thehotline.org. Chat and text available.
If a teen you know is having difficulty staying safe or difficulty functioning, Astor's Partial Hospitalization Programs can help. Our programs provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy to target unsafe behavior and increase teens’ ability to build their life worth living. Learn more at bit.ly/AstorPHP
October 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM
If a teen you know is having difficulty staying safe or difficulty functioning, Astor's Partial Hospitalization Programs can help. Our programs provide Dialectical Behavior Therapy to target unsafe behavior and increase teens’ ability to build their life worth living. Learn more at bit.ly/AstorPHP
Astor Services will receive a $1 donation for every specially marked $11.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet sold during all of September at 2136 Bartow Avenue, Bronx NY #blooming4good @stopandshop.bsky.social #bronx
September 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Astor Services will receive a $1 donation for every specially marked $11.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet sold during all of September at 2136 Bartow Avenue, Bronx NY #blooming4good @stopandshop.bsky.social #bronx
Astor’s School Based Behavioral Health and Training Program provides on-site mental health services in select public schools in the Bronx & Hudson Valley. Clinicians provide individual therapy sessions during the school day and address any challenges. www.astorservices.org/programs/
September 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Astor’s School Based Behavioral Health and Training Program provides on-site mental health services in select public schools in the Bronx & Hudson Valley. Clinicians provide individual therapy sessions during the school day and address any challenges. www.astorservices.org/programs/
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to a friend, a counselor, or a crisis line. Talking saves lives. Call or text 988 to reach trained support. #YouAreNotAlone #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters
September 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to a friend, a counselor, or a crisis line. Talking saves lives. Call or text 988 to reach trained support. #YouAreNotAlone #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters
Join us for a day of golf at Astor’s 25th Annual Stenberg Golf Tournament on Monday, October 20 at @The Powelton Club, Newburgh. The day begins with a 9 a.m. Registration & Breakfast and a 10 a.m. Shotgun Start - Scramble Format. Get your tickets today! www.astorservices.org/events/golf
September 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Join us for a day of golf at Astor’s 25th Annual Stenberg Golf Tournament on Monday, October 20 at @The Powelton Club, Newburgh. The day begins with a 9 a.m. Registration & Breakfast and a 10 a.m. Shotgun Start - Scramble Format. Get your tickets today! www.astorservices.org/events/golf