MONTICELLO — A new program aimed at supporting children with serious mental health needs has launched in Sullivan County.

The Children’s Home (CHWC), a Binghamton-based nonprofit, held a ribbon cutting Thursday, July 31, for its new Youth Assertive Community Treatment (Youth ACT) program, now operating at 457 Broadway in Monticello.

Funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health, Youth ACT delivers intensive, team-based mental health services to youth ages 10 to 18 who have been diagnosed with Serious Mental Illness (SMI). The program focuses on serving children who may not benefit from traditional mental health models, using a mobile approach that brings trauma-informed, culturally responsive care directly to families’ homes and communities.

“Youth ACT is designed to meet the unique needs of young people who struggle to engage in clinic-based services,” said George Dermody, CEO of CHWC. “Bringing these important services to Sullivan County will help the Children’s Home live out our mission daily.”

This marks CHWC’s third Youth ACT team in development across New York State, part of the organization’s rapid growth in recent years. Since entering Sullivan County in 2020, the nonprofit has expanded to more than six programs and 80 employees locally.

CHWC currently serves youth, adults, and families in 18 counties across the state, offering foster care, education, residential treatment, and behavioral health programs to more than 800 clients annually.