Wellness Program Finder

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The Wellness Program Finder is a searchable database of food, nutrition, physical and mental health programs serving New York City PreK-12 public schools, run by nonprofits, hospitals, companies, government agencies, and universities.

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Use the filters to narrow your search results. Results are listed alphabetically based on the organization's name. If you are not finding expected results, try removing a filter or use the text search bar. If you have too many results, try adding another filter to refine your search.

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If your organization is a program provider for NYC PreK-12 students, we invite you to submit your program(s) for inclusion in our database. Our database includes, but is not limited to: food, nutrition, physical activity, and mental health programs. Our goal is to create an inclusive database to showcase the breadth of programming available to NYC schools.

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Who is this Database For?

The database was designed for three key audiences:

School community members such as school leaders, parents, teachers, after-school organizers, to find programs for their students

Program organizers to identify, learn from, and collaborate with partners

Funders and policymakers to be informed of the landscape of programming in NYC schools

How Was Information for the Database Collected?

The database was created in collaboration with the Tisch Food Center and the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene. Organizations self-select and submit program information using our program survey.

This information is not vetted by the Tisch Food Center, the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, or New York City Department of Education. The programs listed are not comprehensive or inclusive of ALL programs available.

Is the Database Updated?

This database is periodically updated with new/updated information about programs. The program information may not be up to date. Please reach out to the program or visit their website for the most up to date information.

Who Should I Contact if I Have Questions About the Database?

If you have any suggestions, comments, questions, or concerns about our database, please contact Andrew Barrett, Food Ed Hub Director (amb2556@tc.columbia.edu)

Credit: Asphalt Green

Organization: Asphalt Green

After School Sports Program

Asphalt Green, one of NYC's top youth sports organizations, is now offering  after-school programs that deliver expert instruction in a fun and inclusive setting!  Instructors are available to provide program either 2 or 4 days per week.

Asphalt Green's instructional sports programs develop core skills with an emphasis on field/court awareness, ball control, and teamwork. All programs utilize written lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate for each age level. 

Asphalt Green instructors are experienced, enthusiastic, and energetic. They receive ongoing supervision, support, and training from our full-time managerial staff, who make frequent site visits and are accessible to school staff. 

Contact: https://forms.office.com/r/Ni4vZSaymA

Length/Duration:

Program is offered for a minimum of 2 hours/day, either 2 or 4 days/week (M/W, Tu/Th, or M - Th). Programs begin the first week of October and continue throughout the school year, with a minimum commitment until December vacation.

Requirement(s):

Paid Staff
School demographics
Facilities (working kitchen or teaching kitchen, refrigerator, storage, school garden, etc.)
The cost per program is $35/hr for 1 instructor or $50/hr for 2 instructors.

Language(s): EnglishSpanish

Topic(s) Addressed: Physical activity/PE

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Disclaimer: 1) Subject to change; 2) Information is self-submitted by program organization; 3) Final cost is determined by the program provider and requesting school.

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Organization: Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden

Art & Meditation

Tour the Chinese Scholar’s Garden and learn about ink wash painting. Engage in meditative practice through the art of shui-mo hua to learn the traditional importance of meditation in Asian history.

Contact: education@snug-harbor.org

Length/Duration:

1 90-minute workshop. This can be combined into a series with other farm workshops.

Requirement(s):

Being within our travel radius. $200 per classroom. $150 for Title 1. $85 for self-contained class.

Language(s): EnglishSpanish upon request

Topic(s) Addressed: Mental health

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Disclaimer: 1) Subject to change; 2) Information is self-submitted by program organization; 3) Final cost is determined by the program provider and requesting school.

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Credit: Beazers Garden Workshop

Organization: Beazer's Garden Workshops

Beazer's Garden Workshops

We provide hands-on, ecology based workshops through different educational modules from gardening and nutrition to understanding green infrastructure and sustainability initiatives to civics and environmental stewardship of communities. We provide educators, curriculum, supplies, and program management and capacity building for your team.

Our program supports students academic and social emotional health. We focus on the interdependent connection we have to nature and the study of scientific phenomena and concepts allows students to understand how things work, and how they have an active role in nature.

We are uniquely positioned to support and guide clients in implementing eco-based programs. We have almost 30 years experience managing programs in schools, through non-profits, community centers and other educational facilities and focus on building clients capacity to carry on the project after the term of our services.

Contact: Kimberly Beazer (info@beazersgarden.com)

Length/Duration:

Our sessions are curated and custom designed based on the needs of the clients. They can fit into the current schedule or can be designed as a stand along special event. We provide services year-round, in semesters, or series of sessions.

Requirement(s):

Paid Staff, Volunteer(s), School demographics, Facilities (working kitchen or teaching kitchen, refrigerator, storage, school garden, etc.)

Language(s): EnglishSpanish

Topic(s) Addressed: Ecology, Family meals, Food environment/access, Growing food/gardening skills, Food justice, Human body systems, Nutrition knowledge, Recipes, Physical activity/PE, Mental health

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Disclaimer: 1) Subject to change; 2) Information is self-submitted by program organization; 3) Final cost is determined by the program provider and requesting school.

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Organization: BeWELL Psychotherapy

BeHer Teen

BeHer Teen provides female-identifying students with a space to process their emotions, develop confidence, and build strong relationships. Weekly groups are run by our BeHer Teen facilitators using our curriculum developed by our founder, Diana Gasperoni.

During groups, students will be invited to explore their identity, build relationships, discuss areas of their life such as academic stress, anxiety, confidence, and much more.

Our program uses a unique curriculum to develop interpersonal skills among the students and address issues in their life ranging from anxiety to friendship issues. BeHer Teen provides a unique opportunity for students to build a support network amongst group members, while also growing emotionally and mentally.

Contact: diana@bewellpsychotherapy.com

Length/Duration:

Once weekly throughout the school year (September-May), meeting for approximately 30 minutes during the students' lunch break.

Requirement(s):

Volunteer(s). Volunteers include graduate school interns who are trained in implementing our curriculum.
Facilities (working kitchen or teaching kitchen, refrigerator, storage, school garden, etc.). Classrooms needed for meetings.

Language(s): English

Topic(s) Addressed: Mental health

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Disclaimer: 1) Subject to change; 2) Information is self-submitted by program organization; 3) Final cost is determined by the program provider and requesting school.

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Organization: Bike New York

Bike Education Program

Bike New York's Education Program teaches basic bike skills to beginner and novice cyclists.

We provide bike fleet donations to elementary schools; Bicycle Field Trips for grades 6-12, after-school programs, and assistance with an NYC DOE in-school bike education program for Middle Schools.

No other organization provides free, on-bike skills and learning opportunities in NYC.

Contact: rconroy@bike.nyc

Length/Duration:

April - November: After School and Summer Programs are weekly for 2-hours per group; Field Trips are 2 hours, scheduled on school-request.

Language(s): EnglishSpanish

Topic(s) Addressed: Physical activity/PE

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Disclaimer: 1) Subject to change; 2) Information is self-submitted by program organization; 3) Final cost is determined by the program provider and requesting school.

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Organization: Red Rabbit

Bite Size Labs

Red Rabbit is a meal service provider focused on made from scratch cooking. Our educational programming is called Bite Sized Labs. We cook veggie based recipes for students ages 2-5 in the classroom. We get kids to eat more vegetables at school and at home.

Length/Duration:

45 minutes once a week for 6 weeks

Requirement(s):

Funding is necessary and if we are your meal service provider, your school has priority

Language(s): English

Topic(s) Addressed: Growing food/gardening skillsFood cultureNutrition knowledgeObesity and other diet related diseasesRecipes

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Disclaimer: 1) Subject to change; 2) Information is self-submitted by program organization; 3) Final cost is determined by the program provider and requesting school.

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