Institute for Community Living

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

Founded in 1979, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, also known as NAMI, focuses on the eradication of mental illnesses and the improvement of the quality of life for persons of all ages who are affected by mental illnesses. It has affiliates in every state and in more than 1,100 local communities throughout the United States. The organization s activities include public information, peer education and support, raising awareness and fighting stigma, and state and federal advocacy. It also operates the Child & Adolescent Action Center, the Law and Criminal Justice Action Center, the Multicultural Action Center, and the Consumer Support and Technical Assistance Resource Center. The National Alliance on Mental Illness maintains a location in Staten Island, N.Y.

Catholic Charities Brooklyn Queens offers a variety of programs and social services to support the community of Far Rockaway, including affordable housing options. Rockaway Mental Health Service is dedicated to providing essential mental health resources and support to individuals in need within the Catholic Charities network. Generated from their website's infomation