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Choice Program

The Choice Program provides sexual abuse counseling for child victims and their families. Counselors are specially trained to work with the needs and issues of child sexual abuse. Individual, family, and group counseling are offered. Court mandated offenders receive separate specialized treatment services.


Choice Victim Counseling
Choice Victim Counseling offers assistance for children and adolescents who are victims of sexual abuse (ages 4-17), or children who engage in inappropriate sexual behaviors (under 12 years of age). Counselors are specially trained to work with the needs and issues of child sexual abuse. Individual and family counseling is offered.
 
Choice Ally Counseling
Choice Ally Counseling offers psychoeducation for a parent/guardian who are aware that their child or partner engaged in inappropriate sexual behaviors. The program provides information on how to protect the child from being re-victimized, be aware of the signs of sexual abuse, create a safety plan for the family, and process through the parent/guardian feelings regarding the sexual abuse.
 
Choice Adolescent Offender Program
The Choice Adolescent Offender Program provides evaluation and  counseling for adolescents 12-17 years of age. The program provides individual and family sessions, which focus on stabilization in the community, problem-solving skills, addressing distorted thinking, building empathy skills, increasing healthy sexual behaviors, establishing boundaries, healthy communication, safety planning, and building relapse prevention skills/plan.
 



Clinical Director:  
Valerie Folnsbee, LMHC
For more information:
Call 607-962-3148
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Telephone

607-962-3148

Email

[email protected]

for comprehensive information and referral to the services and support you need in Steuben. Chemung, Allegany, Schuyler, and Yates Counties Dial 2-1-1 or 1-800-346-2211 or visit: www.211helpline.org
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  • Home
  • About
    • Upcoming FSS & Community Events >
      • YMST Bowl-A-Rama 2025
    • History
    • Mission, Vision, and Values
    • Locations
    • Contact
    • Leadership Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Philosophy on Gratitude
    • Notice of Privacy Practices
  • Programs
    • General Counseling Services >
      • FAQ about Counseling Services
    • Behavioral Health Consultation
    • Corning Youth Center >
      • T.R.E.E. of Dreams Teen Space
      • Kids Cafe
      • Youth Center Newsletters
    • Youth Mentoring of the Southern Tier >
      • YMST Interview with volunteer Sue Dunn
      • School-Based Mentoring Program Video
      • YMST Newsletters
    • Choice
    • Family Focus
    • Domestic Violence Program for Individuals who Abuse
    • Prevention Services
    • YES Program
  • Professional Training Institute
    • Training Schedule 2025
    • 11/7/25 GRIEF AND LOSS PRACTICES: THEN AND NOW — CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF GRIEF USING ART THERAPY AND CREATIVE TECHNIQUES
    • 11/12/25 INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES WITH HARD-TO-ENGAGE CHILDREN AND TEENS
    • 12/4/25 STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT YOUTH ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
    • 12/9/25 CANNABIS USE IN THE ERA OF AN OPIATE EPIDEMIC
  • Employment
    • Message from our Executive Director
    • Employee Benefits
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Online Employment Application
  • FSS News & Happenings
    • Newsletter >
      • Feb/March 2018 Newsletter
    • Press Releases
    • Photo & Video Gallery
    • Brochures
  • Donate
  • Resources
    • Inspirational Quotes
    • Recipes from the Kitchen of the Corning Youth Center
    • Domestic Violence Resources
  • Mary Lou's Sweet Treat Fund