Community Health Action

Staten Island Mental Health Society is a nonprofit organization that provides mental health and related services to Staten Island children. It specializes in treating children who are emotionally disturbed and have neurological disorders, dependent on alcohol or drugs and are economically disadvantaged. Staten Island Mental Health Society has three center, including children s community mental health center, day treatment center and teen center. Its children s community mental health center provides services, such as individual and family counseling, special education, child abuse prevention and academic tutoring services. Staten Island Mental Health Society s teen center provides substance abuse treatment programs with counseling, treatment, support, and training in social skills in a nonjudgmental and recreational environment. Its clinical staff features psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers. It is headquartered in Staten Island, N.Y.

The Institute for Community Living (ICL) in Brooklyn, NY is dedicated to helping children, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds and ages who are living with serious mental illness, substance use disorder, and developmental disabilities achieve greater health and independence. They believe in every person's ability and right to lead a full and productive life, providing supportive housing, treatment services, and coordinated care to empower individuals on their journey to wellness. Through their innovative whole health approach, ICL addresses both behavioral and physical health, as well as social determinants like housing and food security. Their commitment to equity and personalized support ensures that clients feel better, more in control of their lives, and are able to transition from homeless shelters to permanent housing, reflecting their dedication to improving the lives of those they serve. Generated from the website