Welcome to the White Plains Youth Bureau's
Institute for Health
& Wellness
The Institute for Health & Wellness (IFHW) is committed to supporting the physical, social and emotional development of young people. The IFHW, therefore, provides programming covering the 8 dimensions of wellness – physical, emotional, social, environmental, intellectual, spiritual, financial, and occupational – to ensure optimal health. Additionally, we work with the community coalitions to provide programs and events that help to increase access to health & wellness services and resources.
Guiding Youth Toward Healthy Lifestyle Choices
The Institute for Health and Wellness provides prevention services aimed at reducing and eliminating risky behaviors and illicit substance use.
Red Ribbon Week
A week-long celebration of the power of positive youth development and the positive choices White Plains youth are making everyday.
The Project Hope Learning Center at Ferris Avenue
The Project Hope Learning Center provides a Community-based After School Program for Elementary School-aged children on Ferris Avenue in White Plains' historic Battle Hill neighborhood.
Upcoming Events
Support Wellness
Year after year, the Family Fun Wellness Festival attracts over 50,000 wellness enthusiasts and families from White Plains and surrounding areas.
Register as a Festival Sponsor or Vendor and reach a wellness-minded local audience.
Past Event Highlights
Welcome to Living a Healthy Lifestyle!
Westchester County’s first and only bilingual health and wellness magazine. Browse past and current issues, featuring articles that cover a wide range of health topics.
