Devereux New York Children's Services - Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health New York

Devereux Releases Latest Annual Report Devereux’s latest annual report outlines the organization’s national outcomes data, its 2026-28 strategic plan and its show of supporters across the country. Devereux ASCEND The Devereux ASCEND Career Accelerator Program provides employees with the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance they need to reach their full potential, both personally and professionally. Video: Welcome to Devereux New York Devereux New York provides a wide range of educational, clinical, and community-based programs and services for children and adults. Learn how we are helping those in our care become positive, productive, and socially-connected members of their communities. Devereux New York CARES The Devereux New York Center for Autism Research and Education Services (CARES) provides year-round, full-day, intensive educational and behavioral interventions for students with autism spectrum disorder and other cognitive differences. Mental Health Awareness Month Mental health matters at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Learn how Devereux is helping youth and adults with emotional and behavioral disorders lead full, meaningful lives. Join Our Team If you are looking for a rewarding career in behavioral health, Devereux is hiring individuals with a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults in need. We offer advancement opportunities, competitive pay/benefits, student loan debt assistance and more. Explore our job opportunities today!
Our Services Children's Services New York CARES Devereux Day Academy – Highland Adult Services Self Advocacy	Devereux New York Children's Services Devereux New York provides a wide range of educational, clinical, residential and community-based programs and services for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences, and dual diagnoses. Our goal is to help the individuals we serve become positive, productive and socially-connected members of their communities. Devereux New York’s continuum of care for children and adolescents includes: State-approved education services: Our state-approved residential and day school for children and adolescents – ages 5 to 22 – with special education needs follows an individualized and multidisciplinary team approach to: 1) develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for each student and family; and 2) ensure the development and achievement of customized goals. Learn more about our day school services. Learn more about the Devereux N.Y. Center for Autism Research and Education Services (CARES). Learn more about the Devereux Day Academy – Highland. Residential programs: Our residential programs serve nearly 100 youth, ages 5 to 22, with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional and behavioral differences and multiple disabilities. We focus on encouraging individuals to reach their personal goals and help them develop skills to increase their independence in all areas of life. Community-based opportunities: Devereux New York offers pre-vocational and vocational opportunities – on campus and in the community – designed to promote the development of skills for future volunteer and/or employment opportunities. Self-advocacy: Our student self-advocacy group – Students Who Advocate Group (SWAG) – helps individuals feel empowered by their hard work and proud of their accomplishments. SWAG meets twice a month to discuss student concerns and fundraising activities, and supports student events. Members of SWAG also participate in our national Devereux Youth Advisory Council (DYAC), learning advocacy skills by collaborating with peers from across the country and informing our services across all of our school programs. Health and wellness: SWAG and DYAC members with the support of staff also are involved in several health and wellness initiatives supporting students across our school and residential programs. Day school services Devereux New York’s state-approved 853* residential and day school, for children and adolescents – ages 5 to 25 – with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences, offers the following services: Psychiatric, clinical and educational services Speech and reading; occupational and physical therapy Development of life skills; transition planning Behavior management and family education and support services Small classroom settings with certified special education teachers and teaching assistants Clinical staff devoted to conducting behavior assessments and developing behavior plans Ability- and affinity-based vocational opportunities within the school and in the community Traditional school day schedule, including adaptive physical education, art, music and library programs Chapter 853 of New York state law established Approved Private Schools, like Devereux, that support students with special needs across the state. New York State Parent Notifications and Rights Parents and guardians are required by the New York State Education Department to receive information on school policies associated with family/student rights, annual notification requirements and the safety of their information and their person. Please visit our New York State Parent Notifications and Rights webpage to learn how Devereux schools protect your child’s information throughout their school experience. Title IX Policy and Procedures What is Title IX?* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Sex discrimination includes sex-based harassment, discrimination on the basis of sex and retaliation related to complaints of sex discrimination. Sex-based harassment is unwelcome conduct, which includes both sexual harassment including, but not limited to, sexual assault, other forms of sexual violence and other sexual misconduct, and gender-based harassment. This applies to academic, educational, athletic and residential programs. What is Different? The new Title IX regulation holds schools accountable for failure to respond equitably and promptly to sexual misconduct incidents and ensures a more reliable adjudication process that is fair to all students. The Final Regulations specify how recipients (defined as schools, LEAs, postsecondary institutions) of federal financial assistance must respond to allegations of sexual harassment consistent with Title IX’s prohibition against sex discrimination. They further specify how recipients (defined as schools, LEAs, postsecondary institutions) of federal financial assistance must respond to allegations of sexual harassment consistent with Title IX’s prohibition against sex discrimination. Training Title IX Decision-maker Training K-12 Video Title IX Investigator Training K-12 Video Title IX Investigator Training K-12 Part 1 Title IX Coordinator Training K-12 Video Part 2 Title IX Coordinator Training K-12 Video Part 3 Title IX Coordinator Training K-12 Video Policy and Procedure Documents Policy 900 Attachment A Title IX Roles Policy 900 Attachment B Title IX Compliance Crosswalk Policy 900 Title IX Required Notices Policy 901 Attachment A Title IX Grievance Procedures Acknowledgement for Devereux Schools Policy 901 Title IX Grievance Procedures Policy 902 Title IX Investigation Process Devereux New York CARES Devereux CARES Center 27 Radio Circle Drive Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 (914) 941-1991 As part of its continuum of care, the Devereux N.Y. Center for Autism Research and Education Services (CARES) – located in Mt. Kisco, New York – provides year-round, full-day, intensive educational and behavioral interventions for students, ages 5 to 21, with autism spectrum disorders and other cognitive differences. Learn more about Devereux N.Y. CARES. Devereux Day Academy – Highland (Opening soon!) 20 Park Lane Highland, NY 12528 The newest component of our continuum of care, Devereux Day Academy – Highland – provides year-round, full-day intensive elementary educational and behavioral interventions for students, ages 5 to 12, with emotional, behavioral and cognitive differences. Learn more about Devereux Day Academy – Highland. Residential programs In collaboration with the individual, their family and our treatment team, Devereux works to develop skills and build upon each individual’s unique strengths, and fosters an environment of safety and support as those in our care work toward achieving their goals. Our individuals participate in recreational outings and focus on developing life and daily living skills, socialization and leisure skills, communication and behavior management skills, and family engagement. Community integration Our youth engage in regular vocational instruction geared toward meeting each individual’s IEP goals. Vocational opportunities are created in partnership with local businesses and are supported and monitored by Devereux staff. Our individuals also participate in local community activities, explore museums and parks, attend sporting events, shop at grocery/department stores, and dine at restaurants. By participating in these community-based activities, our youth learn safety, life and pro-social skills, and they become more aware of their community and the possibilities for the future. School security At Devereux New York, taking appropriate security measures across our schools is a top priority. Our team regularly reviews emergency preparedness activities and processes to ensure the safety of the individuals in our care. Learn more. A culture of safety Devereux New York has used a variety of resources and state grant opportunities to enhance safety and security across our school programs. Security enhancements include: Access control systems across our schools and campus residential locations Staff are provided with a system to manage access for employees remotely, as roles and access needs change The installation of a video intercom system to allow for the remote opening of doors and the monitoring of visitors to our campus programs The installation of video recording system across our school settings Security fencing and monitored gate access to our campus school setting These security enhancements were implemented after careful consideration and review of program needs, including input from various stakeholders. Devereux New York was provided with funding from the New York State Education Department to support these enhancements. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Devereux New York Executive Director John Lopez at (845) 758-1899. Non-discrimination in Transportation Services Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Devereux policy: Non-discrimination in transportation services funded by federal grant programs