Albany Police Chief Hawkins visits

On September 28th, Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins visited LaSalle. Chief Hawkins learned about LaSalle’s Albany County juvenile and family reporting center program as well as the agency’s therapeutic treatment programs from a variety of administrative and clinical staff. LaSalle culinary students provided refreshments and guided Chief Hawkins on a tour of campus including our independent living unit. The Albany Police Department is a strong partner in LaSalle’s efforts to teach youth respect for each other and law enforcement.

LaSalle School is a leader in programs and services for youth and families in crisis offering a variety of programs designed to meet their needs including specialized residential placement, day service education, and alternative to detention services. The Counseling Center at LaSalle is an OMH and OASAS licensed outpatient behavioral health clinic located at LaSalle School, and currently implementing ACE treatment practices with youth and families. LaSalle is accredited by the national Council on Accreditation (COA), and affiliated with the Council on Families and Child Caring Agencies (COFCCA), and the national Alliance for Strong Families and Communities. LaSalle is a member of The New York State Coalition of 853 Schools.