Lenox Hill Neighborhood House

During a business trip to New York City, specialists from the National Social Protection Agency, the Center for Strengthening Communities and Developing Social Wellbeing, and the Agency's system organizations studied the activities of the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Center.

Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is a large social services center operating in New York City, which implements a wide range of support programs for children, the elderly, and vulnerable groups.

Main services and programs:

• Adult education, language learning programs, senior center (social services, psychological assistance, support groups, assistance with applications).
• Art therapy, music therapy, day care for seniors living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
• Children's program (pre-kindergarten) - developmental education for children aged 3–5, designed for low-income families.
• Help for children with disabilities.
• Psychological health support for women: Social and psychological support for women over 45.

The minimum age for admission to the center is 60 years old, and the center can serve approximately 400 people per day. It is possible to become a member of the center independently, without a referral from a social worker.