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The city of White Plains, New York is nicknamed The City in the Park. The census estimates that there are only 60,000 residents, but the city's government claims that its daytime population is more than 250,000. White Plains benefitted from the accelerating expansion of New York City. In the 1950s, many of the Big Apple's notable companies relocated to White Plains.¹ However, a hastened metropolis is not the only thing the city has to offer. Wholesome entertainment is available for residents and visitors alike. Such city-sponsored activities include a family fun concert, children's theater, and Dancing Under the Stars events. The White Plains Performing Arts Center also hosts a concert series featuring Broadway's most acclaimed stars. The Arts Exchange Building also is home to a plethora of artistic studios and up-and-coming creative businesses.

Marriage and Family Mental Health in White Plains

Parent to Parent of New York State provides mentor couples to moms and dads that are raising a child with a disability or special health care concern. By pairing couples with parents that have been in a similar situation, they can glean knowledge from their more experienced peers about strategies that help improve their child's quality of life. Mentor parents also provide much-needed emotional support and understanding for couples who may feel intense stress and isolation as they care for the needs of their child. Further details about the Parent to Parent programs in the Hudson Valley are available by calling 914-493-2635.²

Programs offered by the White Plains Youth Bureau focus on reducing risky behaviors among the city's youth. Their White Plains Cares Coalition provides safeguards against involvement in drugs and alcohol through educational and outreach programs. Free health and fitness programs further support healthy choices and lifestyles. Children and young adults between the ages of six and 21 can also participate in free group activities that examine family dynamics, communication, bullying, and other common topics of concern. For additional information or to register for one of these programs, call 914-422-1378.³

The Weill Cornell Medical College offers a support group designed to help children of divorce deal with the feelings and emotions that come with the separation of their family. Common topics include loyalty and conflict, communication, blended families, and feelings of isolation. Groups meet for ten weeks and consist of no more than nine children in order to promote as much individual attention as possible. Fees for the group are based on a sliding scale, so no child will be turned away because of inability to pay. To learn more, contact the college at 888-694-5700.⁴

Family Services and Assistance Programs

The Bridge Fund of New York provides stabilization services to poor and working poor families in Westchester County. The agency provides financial assistance so families that live paycheck to paycheck are able to pay for their rent, utilities, food, and other essentials. Families that have lost their homes can also take part in the housing program. Services for veterans and their families are available as well, particularly for those that have struggled or continue to struggle with substance abuse. Families that can benefit from these programs are encouraged to call 914-949-8146.⁵

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References

1. City of White Plains. (2017). About White Plains. Retrieved from http://www.cityofwhiteplains.com/index.aspx?nid=248
2. Parent to Parent of New York State. (2017). Support. Retrieved from http://parenttoparentnys.org/support/
3. White Plains Youth Bureau. (2017). Project Hope. Retrieved from http://whiteplainsyouthbureau.org/programs_project_hope.htm
4. Weill Cornell Medical College. (2017). Children of Divorce. Retrieved from http://wo-pub2.med.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/PublicA.woa/wa/viewService?servicesID=1464&website=wmc+psych
5. The Bridge Fund of New York. (2017). The Bridge Fund of Westchester. Retrieved from http://www.thebridgefund.org/TBF_Westchester.html

White Plains is located in Westchester County, New York. It has a land area of 9.76 square miles and a water area of 0.11 square miles.  The population of White Plains is 58,459 people with 21,877 households and a median annual income of $80,442. .

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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in White Plains for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local White Plains public health department.