305 East Main Street
Amsterdam, NY 12010
(518) 212-5905
501c3 nonprofit organization
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9 am – 6:30 pm
9 am – 6:30 pm
9 am – 6:30 pm
9 am – 6:30 pm
9 am – 4 pm
THE CLUBHOUSE
The Creative Connections Clubhouse offers a safe and welcoming alcohol and drug-free environment, where youth can stimulate the mind, develop life-enhancing skills, and create lasting positive relationships with others.
To engage youth in the Clubhouse, we offer a variety of staff and peer-led programs, that aim to enhance the building of positive relationships, promote the building of life skills and allow for Clubhouse Members to have fun in a safe, sober, and supportive environment.
Along with fostering positive youth experiences and relationships, Creative Connections Clubhouse believes in the importance of creating a positive sense of community.
Our Team
Alyssa Craig
Director
What is there to know about Alyssa?
High School: Fonda Fultonville High School
College: Herkimer College; A.A.S. Business Sports Recreation and Management & Coastal Carolina University; B.S. Public Health
Favorite Sport or Activity: Basketball and Hiking
Favorite Food: Chicken Wings
Favorite Color: Purple
Favorite Day of the Week: Football Sunday
Fun Fact: Identical Twin
John Sumpter
Assistant Director
What is there to know about John?
High School: Broadalbin-Perth High School
College: Fulton Montgomery Community College; A.S. Health Science
Favorite Sport or Activity: Basketball and Exercising
Favorite Food: Chicken Wings
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Day of the Week: Thursday
Fun Fact: I can move my ears
Thomas Santiago
Youth Advocate
What is there to know about Thomas?
High School: Guilderland High School
College: Fulton Montgomery Community College; Liberal Arts and
Oswego State University; BA Marketing and Communications
Favorite Sport or Activity: Football & Basketball
Favorite Food: Spanish Food
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Day of the Week: Saturday
Fun Fact: Enjoy cutting hair!
Shannon Searson
Youth Advocate- Intern
What is there to know about Shannon?
High School: JFK Memorial High School (New Jersey)
College: Schenectady Community College; Associates in Criminal Justice, UAlbany; Bachelors in Sociology & College of St. Rose; Masters in Social Work
Favorite Sport or Activity: Soccer & Horseback riding
Favorite Food: Mexican
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Day of the Week: Friday
Fun Fact:
What is there to know about Keiler?
High School: Home Schooled
College: Fulton Montgomery Community College; Computer Science
Favorite Sport or Activity: Basketball
Favorite Food: Cheese
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Day of the Week: Thursday
Fun Fact: I can juggle!
What is there to know about Carolyn?
High School: Amsterdam High School
College: Fulton Montgomery Community College; Applied Science
Favorite Sport or Activity: Football (Go G-MEN!)
Favorite Food: Lasagna
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Day of the Week: Thursday
Fun Fact: I know Sign language
What is there to know about Nona?
High School: Amsterdam High School
College: Mildred Elley Business School: Medical Assistant
Favorite Sport or Activity: Working with Unified Sports & watching Buffalo Bills
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Day of the Week: Thursday because the next day is Friday yessss!
Fun Fact: I am a water girl! I love boating and Jet Skiing.
Need Help?
CCC offers one on one help as well as group sessions ranging from school work to individual growth.
Core Beliefs
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Young people can and do achieve long-term recovery; change is possible.
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There are many pathways to recovery.
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Prevention and recovery support services must be positive, self-directed, and individualized.
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Prevention and recovery support services must be strengths-based and provide the tools needed to empower the individual.
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Prevention and recovery support services must involve families, peers, community member, and allies.
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Involvement of the recovery community and peers are critical for success.
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Giving back is important to sustained recovery.
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Recovery is not possible without first meeting basic needs.