

Local Art Contest Encourages Kids to Creatively say, ‘Thank You’ to Essential Workers
We’re hosting an art contest open to children 3 – 15 -years-old. ‘Art is Essential and So Are You’ is the theme, encouraging kids to design Thank You Cards for Essential Workers. There will be four artwork winners divided by age that will each win a brand-new bicycle donated by the Centers Executive Management Team…. Continue Reading →


We’re still offering Services to the community.
It is a difficult time for everyone, but especially those with mental illness. The Neighborhood Center behavioral health clinics are offering telehealth or virtual therapy sessions to the community during the COVID-19 Crisis. All appointments are being taken by telephonic and virtual telehealth processes and they are still accepting new clients. Clients are being seen… Continue Reading →


Neighborhood Center On-Line Resources!
Here at The Neighborhood Center, 𝒘𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒆, 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒇𝒇 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚. The health, safety and wellbeing of those we serve is our priority in the wake of the rapidly evolving situation we face regarding COVID-19. While this was not easy, we made… Continue Reading →


Get the facts on COVID-19
As you are aware, there is an abundance of news articles that are circulating in regards to COVID-19 – how do you know what news sources are legitimate to follow with this rapidly changing situation? It’s vital to make sure you are getting real FACTS from trusted sources regarding COVID-19 from the following; the CDC,… Continue Reading →


Important update regarding The Neighborhood Center and COVID-19
In response to the current public health threat The Neighborhood Center is supporting and instituting the following actions: At close of business on Tuesday March 17, 2020 all sites will be closed to the public until April 20, 2020. Many of our programs will continue to operate remotely, albeit on a somewhat limited service… Continue Reading →


Important Announcement Regarding Neighborhood Center Services and COVID-19
Important Announcement Regarding Neighborhood Center Services and COVID-19 As most are aware, COVID-19 has created a serious Public Health threat and as such, President Trump, NYS Governor Cuomo, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, along with most of the other counties we serve have all declared a State of Emergency. In keeping with the current recommendations… Continue Reading →


Gala Di Mistero Masquerade Ball to Benefit The Neighborhood Center
UTICA, NY… Join us and other masked guests for a mysterious and intriguing evening, a masquerade ball if you will…be amazed as you see The Parish on Broadway transformed to a place like no other for The Neighborhood Center’s 4th Annual “Gala Di Mistero,” 7 p.m. Friday, May 1st. This year’s theme is “Le Cirque… Continue Reading →


Purchase your 2020 Neighborhood Center Calendar!
The Neighborhood Center 2020 Calendar is here! Each month provides information on programs and services we offer PLUS coupons to local area restaurants and businesses! Calendars are $25 each, 2 for $40 or 5 for $100 – all proceeds go to supporting our daycare program. Purchase your calendar by clicking the “buy now” image below, … Continue Reading →


The Neighborhood Center, Inc. hires Sauerbier as Mobile Crisis Assessment Team Director
Utica, NY – The Neighborhood Center Inc. has hired Kristin Sauerbier, L.C.S.W. as the new Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT) Director. Sauerbier will oversee the six-county MCAT which includes: Crisis Counselor services for Oneida, Herkimer, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie, and Chenango counties; Crisis Case Management and Peer Advocate personnel to provide emergency mental health and substance… Continue Reading →


Erie Canal HOGS to Visit The Neighborhood Center
The Erie Canal Harley Owners Group (HOGS) will be making their annual Columbus Day stop at the Neighborhood Center, 615 Mary Street, on Monday, October 14th at approximately 10:00am. Each year, the HOGS conduct their Annual Toy Run to collect toys and cash donations to help make the holidays a little brighter for children and… Continue Reading →


Community Health Worker Services
The Neighborhood Center Community Health Worker Services are Free. Utica, NY – Our Community Health Worker services are a free home visiting program serving Oneida and Herkimer Counties. Working with women before having a baby, during pregnancy and after pregnancy, we help and support women and their families to access needed preventive and primary health… Continue Reading →


Free Universal Pre-K Registrations
The Neighborhood Center has Availability in Universal Pre-Kindergarten classrooms for the Fall. Any family that has a child that will be 4 years old by December 1st, 2020 and lives in the Utica City School District, is eligible to register for the free Universal Pre-K at the Neighborhood Center. The UPK Program is a FREE… Continue Reading →