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Suicide Prevention

Suicide prevention and crisis counseling

Warm Transfers

Referrals and warm transfer to other services

Follow-up Care

Follow-up to check that you have connected to care and it is working for you

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Adult Education 2023 Summer School Sites

Adult Education provides Tuition- free classes for eligible students (21 years and older who have not earned a U.S. high school diploma or equivalency) in:

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

High School Equivalency Preparation (HSE)

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Note: Students may be required to pay associated fees for textbooks, certification exams and/or uniforms for specific classes.

We offer morning, afternoon and evening classes, Monday through Saturday at more than 175 sites in all five boroughs, including public schools, community centers and faith-based organizations.

Students are welcome to take classes at any of our sites, regardless of the borough in which they live. Important: If a CTE class you desire requires a HS diploma or equivalent, you may dually enroll in Adult Basic Education (ABE).

Who Can Enroll?

Any New York City resident who is:

21 years or older

Does not have U.S. High School diploma or equivalency (HSE)

Some Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes also have limited space for adults who do have high school equivalency diplomas.

Types of Classes

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

High School Equivalency Preparation (HSE)

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

What's the Difference Between Basic Education and High School Equivalency?

Basic Education classes address lower literacy levels in reading and math to prepare students for High School Equivalency classes (HSE).

HSE classes prepare students for the GED®

How to Enroll

Adult Education Enrollment Hubs are open Monday-Thursday.

Visit one to learn more about the opportunities available and begin the enrollment process.

Day Enrollment 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Bronx

Adult Learning Center
3450 East Tremont Avenue 3rd Fl
Bronx, NY 10465

Brooklyn

Adult Education @ PS 13
557 Granville Payne Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11207

Adult Learning Center
475 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11216

Melrose Alternate Learning Center
271 Melrose Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206

Manhattan

Manhattan Hub
269 West 35th Street 7th Fl
New, NY 10001

Mid-Manhattan
Adult Learning Center
212 West 120th Street
New York, NY 10027

Queens

Adult Learning Center
27-35 Jackson Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101

Queens Transition Center (Day)
142-10 Linden Boulevard
Queens, NY 11436

Evening Enrollment 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Brooklyn

Melrose Alternate Learning Center
271 Melrose Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206

Staten Island

St. George
450 St. Marks Place
Staten Island, NY 10301

Queens

District 79
90-01 Sutphin Blvd. 2nd Fl
Jamaica, NY 11435

If you would like to contact us for more information please call us or email us and someone will help you decide the next step.

GED Examination Information

Adult Education Testing Locations

Brooklyn Adult Learning Center
475 Nostrand Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11216
(718) 638 2635 X 1212

Mid-Manhattan Adult Learning Center
269 West 35th Street, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10018
(718) 638 2635 X 1212

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I have a high school diploma or college degree from another country?

You can still take our Adult Ed classes.

Do students need social security numbers or documents to take adult education classes?

No documentation is needed for:

English as a Second Language,

Adult Basic Education,

High School Equivalency classes

Want to register for a Career and Technical Education class, leading to certification and job placement? You may need to give a social security number or other documents to verify your identity.

I am 18-21 years old. This page says Adult Education is for ages 21+. What do I do?

We have other services for those between the ages of 17-21. Check out the information for High School Equivalency.

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NYCDOE offers tuition-free adult education classes in all five boroughs for people 21 and older who do not have a high school diploma.

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Where do families with children apply for shelter?

All families with children must apply for shelter at DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center. PATH, located in the Bronx, is a state-of-the-art and eco-friendly facility that has been specifically sized, staffed, and laid out to meet the demand for homeless services. At nearly 77,000 square feet, the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)-certified facility measures 213 percent larger than the previous intake center. With a discreetly located medical suite, storage availability, and spacious waiting areas on each floor, complete with security kiosks and audio-visual notification systems, the center aims to engage clients and make them feel secure in their surroundings, from entry to departure.

Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH)
151 East 151st Street
Bronx, NY

PATH is open 24 hours per day, including weekends and holidays.

PATH processes applications during business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

The main telephone number for PATH is 718-503-6400.

How to Get There:

Subway: Take the 2, 4, or 5 train to 149th Street/Grand Concourse Station. Head west on East 149th Street toward Grand Concourse. Walk north on Grand Concourse two blocks, to East 151st Street and turn left. Walk two blocks to Walton Avenue. The PATH office is located at the corner on your right.

To learn more about PATH, download our brochure

What do families need to bring to PATH in order to apply for shelter?

All families who are applying for shelter at PATH must have proper identification for all members of their household, such as:

Any form of ID with a picture and proof of age, such as a welfare ID card, green card, driver's license, passport or visa, or picture employment card

Identity card in the Public Assistance system

If working, your most recent pay stub

Family workers are available on-site to help families obtain necessary information and documents from government agencies and third parties, to the extent reasonably possible.

What if I don't speak English?

Interpreter assistance will be made available for individuals who do not speak English.

What is involved with the application process at PATH?

Families with children must apply for shelter in order to ensure that they do not have an alternative housing option available to them. DHS firmly believes that families are best served in their communities through prevention efforts, and that they should only utilize temporary emergency shelter as a last resort when they are experiencing an immediate housing crisis.

Once a family arrives at PATH, they will first be interviewed by a Human Resources Administration (HRA) caseworker, who will inquire about their living situation and explain the services that may help them avoid entering shelter- including family mediation, anti-eviction legal services, out-of-city relocation assistance, Family Eviction Prevention Supplement (FEPS), or a one-shot deal through HRA.

If these services do not apply to a family's specific circumstances, a DHS family worker interviews the family to obtain information about their prior living situation. Families may be assigned a temporary shelter placement for up to 10 days while DHS investigates the information provided during the interview. Based on the investigation, DHS determines whether the family is eligible or ineligible for shelter, based on whether they have fully cooperated with the application and eligibility process and/or have other housing options available to them.

What if I don't agree with the Agency's eligibility determination?

Every household has a right to a legal conference at PATH if they are found ineligible and disagree with the decision. In addition, they have 60 days after being found ineligible to request a Fair Hearing from New York State.

Again, the eligibility process is designed to ensure that resources are being preserved for those who are truly in need, and that families with housing alternatives can remain stably housed in the community. While shelter is a valuable resource to those in need, it should never be considered a home.

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Families with Children: Applying for Temporary Housing Assistance

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All families with children must apply for shelter at DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center. PATH, located in the Bronx, is a state-of-the-art and eco-friendly facility that has been specifically sized, staffed, and laid out to meet the demand for homeless services.

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Youth Mental Health Services

In partnership with the Commonpoint Queens High School and College Success division and the CAPE Mental Health Clinic, we are now offering teletherapy for community members ages 12-18!

Coping with losing a friend, partner, or family member to suicide? Here is a resource guide.

Stressors experienced in adolescence can be extremely challenging and detrimental to a person's ability to cope in the future. Today's world is filled with potential triggers including social media, the COVID-19 pandemic, violence, political unrest, and more. Without intervention, we know that life stressors can have a long lasting emotional impact on teens.

Our clinical team is able to provide support and help clients build strategies to manage challenging thoughts and feelings that might get in the way of their ability to live healthy, happy lives. We take the privacy of every client seriously and provide a professional, confidential approach to treatment.

Services include but are not limited to:

Individual Psychotherapy

Group Psychotherapy

Support Groups for Parents

Family Therapy

Psychiatric consultation and medication management

Please note: A parent/guardian needs to be involved in the treatment process, as we are not able to provide therapy to a child without their legal parent or guardian being aware that they are in treatment. Most insurances are accepted and a sliding scale is available for those who qualify.

If you are interested in more information, or would like to refer a patient to us, please fill out our form below and we will contact you shortly, or call us at 718-224-0566.

Special thanks to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation for their financial support of this important initiative.

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Youth Mental Health Services | Commonpoint Queens

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In partnership with the Commonpoint Queens High School and College Success division and the CAPE Mental Health Clinic, we are now offering teletherapy for community members ages 12-18!

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Mental Health - Bleuler Psychotherapy Center

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Our Psychiatrist and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners bring their expertise in psychopharmacology to our organization and work with many of our patients to enhance the positive impact of our psychotherapy services. Both children and adults are able to receive medication management through an informed and coordinated decision made with the patient, the treating clinician, as well as any necessary family members or referral sources.

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Get Help

If you or someone you know would like to get help, please contact our Tribeca campus (212) 226-6214 or 90 Lafayette St., New York, NY 10013.

Donate

For questions about donations or in general, please call 1 (800) BOWERY-1, email [email protected] , or fax (212) 671-1292.

Get Involved

For questions about volunteering, please call (212) 684-2800 x107 or email [email protected] .

Request Location

For questions about temporarily renting one of The Bowery Mission's properties, please email [email protected] .

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We are a community based mental health service licensed by New York State Office of Mental Health.

Our Staff

Our staff consists of mental health professionals from many disciplines. We have a multilingual psychiatric staff with at least one psychiatrist on-site Monday through Saturday. Our clinical staff is drawn from the following licensed professions: Psychology, Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Family Therapists and Creative Arts Therapists. Cumulatively our staff speaks nine languages.

Intake/ Referrals:

Intakes can be made by telephone. Please call the Sunnyside Office at (718) 706-1663 or the Woodside office at (718) 672-1705. Referrals are processed immediately. Initial appointments are made quickly and assigned to appropriate clinical staff members.

Services

Proudly serving the community for over 30 years, we have services to address many of your mental health and behavioral health needs.

Adult Psychotherapy

Child Psychotherapy

Adolescent Psychotherapy

Psychiatric Evaluation/ Consultation

Medication Management

Marriage and Family Therapy

Group Therapy

Psychological Assessment

Community Outreach

Educational Groups

Hispanic Community Services

To meet the needs of the large and growing Hispanic Community in Western Queens, we have a special bilingual Spanish component at both our Woodside and Sunnyside clinics. We are especially fortunate to have a large number of Spanish speaking therapists to provide clinical services. We also have many Spanish speaking Psychiatrists.

Fees/ Insurance

Our fees are moderate, based on a sliding scale. Medicaid, Medicare and most major insurance carriers are accepted. Health plans participation varies. Some of the insurances accepted:

*Health plans participation varies. Please call for information on specifics.

Location

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As a training center our availability will vary depending on various factors. We ask that you please call our Center (718-990-1900) to get up-to-date information on service availability.

Welcome

We welcome you to the St. John's University Center for Psychological Services and thank you for your interest in our services. Please take some time to review the information contained on this site. If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call at 718-990-1900.

Mission

The Center for Psychological Services at St. John's University has a tripartite mission:

1. The Center serves the Department of Psychology as a training site for all of its graduate students in the Clinical Psychology and School Psychology programs.

2. The Center strives to provide the highest quality psychological care to the local community by delivering evidence-based psychological services at a modest cost. Services include psychological testing and therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults.

3. In addition, the Center carries out a number of research projects and facilitates research opportunities for students and faculty.

Overview

The St. John's University Center for Psychological Services was established in 1986 with the dual mission of providing psychological services to community residents and training opportunities for graduate psychology students in the University's Clinical and School Psychology programs.

From its beginning, the Center has made the affordability of the services that we provide a priority. Consequently, our services are offered at low to moderate costs, on a sliding scale basis, and are provided by the psychology graduate students under the close supervision of licensed psychology faculty. The services provided at the Center are evidenced based and, as such, are typically short term in nature.

In 2006, the Center moved from the St. John's Queens campus to its current location in the community, about one mile west of the campus on Union Turnpike. It is a state-of-the-art facility with twelve private and comfortable treatment rooms, a spacious and attractive reception area, classroom areas, and administrative offices. The Center offers a full range of psychological services for children, adolescents, and adults, including individual consultation and psychotherapy, psychological assessments, and group therapy.

Currently, there are approximately 80 graduate students in training at the Center, representing diverse cultural backgrounds. They are supervised by about 20 full-time and adjunct faculty members from the University's Department of Psychology.

The pursuit of knowledge through research is also a goal at the Center. In order to serve the training needs of the doctoral programs, the Center provides psychology students and faculty members with opportunities to conduct research in order to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field.

Hours of Operation

Depending on student and staff availability, the Center may offer Saturday hours (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.).

The Center for Psychological Services follows the closing schedule of St. John's University for all weather-related and holiday closings. In following the University's calendar, the Center is typically closed on Fridays and Saturdays during the summer months.

Contact Us

Center for Psychological Services
Seton Complex, St. John's University
152-11 Union Turnpike
Flushing, NY 11367
Tel: 718-990-1900
Fax: 718-990-1586
[email protected]

Please note that we cannot utilize email to arrange for services. If you would like information about scheduling an appointment, please call the Center at 718-990-1900.

The Center does not provide 24-hour emergency coverage and does not offer walk-in services. If your situation is urgent, or in any emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

If you feel that your situation is an emergency or requires an urgent response, contact 911 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.

Additional Mental Health Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255)

NYC Well: 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)

1-800-LIFENET (1-800-543-3638): a confidential, toll-free mental health help line for New York City residents

New York State Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline: 1-800-942-6906

NYC Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-621-4673

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1−800−799−7233

The Parent Helpline: 1-800-CHILDREN

This resource list is provided solely for your information and convenience. The Center for Psychological Services does not endorse nor guarantee the provider's services.

The Center strives to provide the highest quality psychological care to the local community by delivering evidence-based psychological services at a modest cost. Services include psychological testing and therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults.

Child and Adult Individual Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy at our Center is collaborative, client centered, and goal-focused. In this model, the length of time that services are provided can vary widely and is typically dictated by progress toward goals. Clients meet one-on-one with a student therapist, usually on a weekly basis. Individual therapy is useful when personal issues affect one's ability to cope with the demands of daily living or result in personal distress. Emphasis is often placed on the acquisition of practical skills which can alleviate symptoms and promote better functioning. Common referral topics include anxiety depression, and relationship issues.

The first few sessions will involve an evaluation of your needs. By the end of this evaluation period, your student therapist will be able to offer you an initial impression of your needs and related recommendations.

Group Psychotherapy

Clients are seen weekly in a small group. Group therapy is useful when clients share common concerns or the therapeutic process is enhanced in a social context. Our offered groups are cognitive-behavioral with an evidence-based approach to skill development. The group context is utilized to practice the skills learned during the group therapy sessions. Group offerings are variable and may change depending on client needs and interest.

An example of a recently run Center group is:

Social Anxiety Group for Teens

Our social anxiety group is being offered to adolescents who are experiencing excessive self-consciousness, nervousness or anxiety in everyday social situations. These teens may greatly fear embarrassing or humiliating themselves in front of others, and as a result they may refuse to participate in school activities or withdraw from social gatherings. This is a cognitive-behavioral, evidence-based therapy program that takes place once a week and provides information about the nature of anxiety, training in problem-solving and social skills, and opportunities to practice these new and effective strategies in real-life situations. Within a group format, adolescents are able to interact and help one another overcome their social difficulties.

Please call us (718-990-1900) for an up-to-date listing of our group psychotherapy opportunities. Group screening is free of charge.

Assessment

Psychological Testing

In general, the goal of "psychological assessment" or "testing" is to answer questions concerning intellectual, academic, social and/or emotional functioning. Clients are also evaluated in terms of their strengths and weaknesses as they relate to school performance. This is usually accomplished through standardized testing (e.g., intelligence and academic tests), informal testing, interviews, questionnaires, observation, and review of previous evaluation records or reports. Assessment often involves multiple visits to the Center for completion of this process.

School Neuropsychological Assessment

The purpose of a School Neuropsychological Assessment is to comprehensively assess the "whole child" according to their functioning across a variety of domains that are related to academic performance. A school neuropsychological assessment involves the evaluation of psychological, cognitive, and neuropsychological abilities and processes, social-emotional functioning, and academic achievement. Further, the information gathered from these measures is interpreted according to information gathered from parent, teacher, and client interviews, rating scales, and behavioral observations.

Each of these assessment options culminates with a feedback session to discuss the findings. A formal written report summarizing the results is provided. Findings from these types of assessments often help in determining eligibility for special education placements, curriculum modifications, and testing accommodations in educational settings.

Diagnostic Consultation (Intake)

In-depth diagnostic interviews are conducted with clients, who also complete relevant questionnaires. Consultations determine the dimensions of the client's problems, establish a working diagnosis, and provide recommendations.

Our Center does not accept insurance. However, in keeping with our mission of providing services to members of the community at low to moderate cost, our fees are arranged on a sliding scale basis. The sliding fee is based on client or family income. As a part of a Vincentian University, we are committed to make these services available to those most in need. Flexible payment schedules may be arranged, so cost should not prevent someone from receiving services.

At the first telephone screening, you will be asked to provide information regarding your income in order to determine an approximate fee. You will be asked to bring documentation of income when you come in for your first appointment. Clients that are not able to provide documentation will be charged the full fee.

Payment for each therapy session is due at the time of check-in for that appointment. If you are pursuing an assessment, half of the testing fee is due at the time of the first appointment, 25 percent of the remaining balance at the second appointment, and the final 25 percent at the time of the third appointment. The entire service fee must be paid before the feedback conference.

We request that clients cancel therapy appointments 24 hours in advance. Clients will be expected to pay for session that are missed without cancellation or cancellations with less than 24 hours notice.

What is a training center?

A training center is typically a facility that provides training opportunities to students that are in degree granting programs in a particular field of study, under the supervision of those licensed in the respective field. Our training center provides training opportunities to graduate students in the school and clinical psychology programs at St. John's University. Our role within the University allows us to provide students with valuable work experience and faculty supervision. Center clients benefit from this environment because of our evidence-based practices, multicultural experience, and flexible fees and scheduling.

What does supervision by licensed faculty mean?

This is a great question. Because our students are trainees in the fields of school and clinical psychology, the care that they provide to our clients is closely monitored by New York State licensed psychologists, who are referred to as the supervisor. This means that the supervisor meets with their respective students regularly (e.g., weekly) to review cases and plan for continuing care. In order to facilitate the training relationship between our clinicians and clinical supervisors, sessions may be viewed live by supervisors or via video recording. This allows our clinicians to work with their licensed supervisors to provide you the best standard of care possible. We treat this confidential information with the utmost security, ensuring that these recordings are kept completely confidential, are made for training purposes only, and destroyed upon completion of training need. If you have any concerns about your care, you may request to speak directly with the student therapist's supervisor.

Will my conversations with my student therapist be confidential?

Yes. All client-therapist conversations are private and confidential. Even the fact that you are being seen at the Center is kept strictly confidential. However, there are rare circumstances (e.g., when safety is at risk) when disclosure of confidential information may occur. Your therapist will discuss our confidentiality policy with you at your first session.

What can I expect at the first session?

You will be asked to arrive for your first appointment at the Center about 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. When you first come in, you will be asked by a staff member to complete some forms. Please bring paperwork documenting you or your family's income (E.g. a pay stub, recent W-2 forms, or tax return), which will be used to verify the fee for the service that you are seeking.

A therapist will then meet with you privately and you can expect to talk about the concern(s) that brought you into therapy/assessment. You may be asked to answer some questions regarding your background and personal history. Your clinician may request that you bring supporting documents (e.g., previous evaluations, IEPs, work samples) that may help guide the treatment/assessment process.

You and your therapist will work collaboratively to develop a plan and discuss future sessions.

How long does a session last? How often do I have to come?

Individual therapy sessions are typically scheduled for 45-50 minutes, but you and your therapist may decide to meet for longer or shorter periods as needed. Initially, most clients have sessions once per week.

Group therapy sessions typically occur weekly and are scheduled for about 90 minutes.

Testing sessions are typically scheduled for several hours at a time with varying frequencies.

What happens when I need to cancel my appointment?

We ask for 24 hours notice if you need to cancel your appointment. You may cancel by contacting the front desk at 718-990-1900.

How much does therapy cost?

We provide services on a sliding scale basis. Please refer to the Fees section for more information.

How long does the testing take? How long is each session?

Each comprehensive evaluation typically involves several sessions and depends on the pace at which you or your child completes tasks. For adult clients, each testing session may last 2 - 3 hours. For child clients, particularly those younger in age, each testing session may last 1 - 2 hours.

What can I expect at the end of testing?

You will meet with your clinician for a feedback session to go over the test results and receive recommendations for you or your child. During the feedback session, you and your clinician may work collaboratively to discuss what your options are. Either at the feedback session or shortly thereafter you will receive a written report with the test results and findings.

Can I use this assessment in order to apply for special education, test accommodations, or social services?

Yes, you may choose to utilize the report you receive as part of an application for testing accommodations. Most school districts also accept our reports as part of eligibility determinations for special education. Please discuss your needs with your clinician at the first session. You may wish to check with a school district or testing board prior to initiating this service.

How much does an evaluation cost?

We provide services on a sliding scale basis. Please refer to the Fees section for more information.

Administration

Tara Rooney, Ph.D., Director

Meredith Owens, Ph.D., ABPP, Associate Director of Clinical Services

William Chaplin, Ph.D., Director of Research

Center Supervisors
Andrea Bergman, Ph.D. Elissa Brown, Ph.D. Tamara Del Vecchio, Ph.D. Raymond DiGiuseppe, Ph.D., ABPP
Shauna Dixon, Psy.D.

Emma Cruz-Duran, Psy.D.
Marlene Sotelo-Dynega, Psy.D.
Brett Grube, Ph.D.

Emma Hettrich, Psy.D.
Rafael Art. Javier, Ph.D., ABPP Wilson McDemut, Ph.D. Jeffrey Nevid, Ph.D., ABPP
Meredith Owens, Ph.D., ABPP

Komal Sharma-Patel, Ph.D.

Tara Rooney, Ph.D.
Mark Terjesen, Ph.D.
Francyne Zeltser, Psy.D.

Parking

The Center is conveniently located about a mile west of the main St. John's University campus on Union Turnpike. There is on the street parking available via both metered parking and residential street parking.

Directions

By Bus

Take the Q46 bus to 153rd Street.

By Subway

Take the E or F train to Union Turnpike/Kew Gardens Station. Then take the Q46 bus to 153rd Street.

By Car

Long Island Expressway: Exit at Utopia Pkwy (exit 25). Follow Utopia Pkwy southbound, and then make a right at Union Turnpike.

Grand Central Parkway Westbound: Exit at 168th St. (exit 17). Stay on service road and take a right at Parsons Boulevard and then a left at Union Turnpike.

Grand Central Parkway Eastbound: Exit at Parsons Boulevard (exit 16). Take a left at Parsons Boulevard and then a left at Union Turnpike.

We are pleased that you are considering the St. John's University Center for Psychological Services for your mental health needs. We are happy to answer any questions that you may have about our services. For more information, please call our front desk at 718-990-1900. They will be able to answer basic questions about the services that we provide.

To schedule an appointment, please call the Center's front desk at 718-990-1900. Your contact information will be taken and forwarded to one of our courteous psychology doctoral fellows, who will then contact you at the number provided to conduct a brief phone screening.

The phone screening will include a number of questions that will help us to understand why you are seeking services and to ensure that we have the services you need. If we determine that we cannot meet your needs at this time, we will provide you with referral information.

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New York Psychotherapy Counseling Center

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New York Psychotherapy & Counseling Center (NYPCC)

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The most up-to-date, evidence-based practices ensure the highest level of care

Some of our innovative treatments include Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). We also use creative therapeutic techniques that involve art therapy and mindfulness.

To ensure best practices at every level of the organization, our staff participate in ongoing professional growth and development in our NYPCC Academy where they enhance their clinical skills with the latest treatments.

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NYPCC has been committed to increasing access to mental health centers and improving the quality of life in the Bronx, Bushwick and East NY.

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Family Assessment Program (FAP)

What is FAP?

Any family can get help from the ACS Family Assessment Program.

FAP provides support to families that are struggling with everyday challenges. FAP works to strengthen families, reduce conflict, and connect your family to many services that provide ongoing support in your community. It helps families handle concerns such as a child running away, skipping school, or disruptive behavior, without having to go to court.

Contact us today for free help if your teen is in crisis. Email FAPinquiry@acs.nyc.gov or see phone numbers below.

Is FAP a good fit for my family?

FAP serves families with children who are up to 18 years old and are struggling to relate to one another. You can get help from FAP when your child is:

Skipping school, or having difficulties with teachers or classes

Missing or consistently running away from home

Using drugs or alcohol

Associating with negative peers

Struggling with mental illness

Displaying defiant or dangerous behavior

What can I expect from FAP?

FAP staff will introduce you to the program and explain how we can help. They will:

Talk to your family to understand the circumstances which brought you to FAP

Identify the most helpful and practical options for resolving your family's concerns

Introduce you to a range of services in or close to your home that are designed to help you

A social worker who specializes in family crisis resolution will interview you if you decide to participate.

The worker will ask questions about your family's concerns, strengths, and circumstances which we will use to plan with you and refer your family to one or more supportive community programs.

What type of services would my family receive through FAP?

FAP staff can refer your family to a wide range of therapeutic options such as:

Crisis intervention

Mediation

Family counseling

Substance abuse services

Domestic violence programs

Anger management programs

Mental health services

Services vary in intensity and duration depending on FAP's assessment of your family's needs.

Am I required to participate in FAP?

FAP services are completely voluntary. However, families seeking access to the New York City Family Court through the PINS (Persons In Need of Supervision) system must participate in FAP before a PINS petition can be filed.

Do I need to have an open ACS case to receive FAP services?

Families are not required to have an open investigation with ACS to obtain help. However, a case will be voluntarily opened when the family is referred to a preventive agency that is contracted through FAP. A case opened voluntarily is not the same as an open ACS child welfare investigation case.

What happens if FAP is unable to resolve my family's concerns?

You can choose to file a PINS petition with the Family Court to seek the Court's help to supervise your child. FAP staff will help you file the petition.

How can I find out more about FAP?

Our FAP offices are currently closed to the public, but all inquiries and assessments can be done via phone and/or video. We connect families to evidence-based therapeutic services as well as community-based organizations. Please reach FAP by email FAPinquiry@acs.nyc.gov and by phone:

Bronx office: 718-664-1800

Brooklyn office: 646-584-5178 / 347-907-0464 / 646-584-8935

Manhattan office: 212-341-0012

Staten Island office: 718-720-0418 / 646-276-4170

Queens office: 646-599-3308 / 718-725-3244

The email box and phones are answered Monday through Friday 9-5, and all messages will be returned.
Download FAP Brochure
Please write to FAPinquiry@acs.nyc.gov with any questions or comments.

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Any family can get help from the ACS Family Assessment Program. FAP provides support to families that are struggling with everyday challenges. FAP works to strengthen families, reduce conflict, and connect your family to many services that provide ongoing support in your community.

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As of Tuesday, March 17, 2020, the NYC Family Justice Centers buildings are temporarily closed as part of the City's response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Services and support for survivors remains available by phone. Learn more

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or gender-based violence, help is available.

Call 311 to be connected to the nearest NYC Family Justice Center

Find resources and support in NYC by searching the City's NYC HOPE Resource Directory

Call the City's 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-621-HOPE (4673) for immediate safety planning, shelter assistance, and other resources. TTY: 800-810-7444

In an emergency, dial 911.
NYC Family Justice Centers

You can visit any New York City Family Justice Center (FJC) to get connected to free and confidential assistance for victims and survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, which can include sexual violence, human trafficking, stalking, and intimate partner violence. All Centers are open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. No appointment is needed.

At any NYC FJC, survivors of domestic and gender-based violence and their children can get connected to organizations that provide case management, economic empowerment, counseling, civil legal, and criminal legal assistance. Located in all five boroughs, FJCs are safe, caring environments that provide one-stop services and support. Key City agencies, community, social and civil legal services providers, and District Attorney's Offices are located on-site at FJCs, to make it easier for survivors to get help.

All are welcome regardless of language, income, gender identity, or immigration status. Interpretation services are available on-site at every FJC, and locations are wheelchair accessible. Call ahead to request other accommodations.

How Can the Family Justice Centers Help?

NYC Family Justice Centers can help you with:

Planning for your safety

Applying for public benefits, shelter, housing, and other support services

Mental health and counseling services to support emotional well-being for you and your children

Information on job training programs, including help with resume writing and interviewing skills

Referrals to education programs, including workshops to help with budgeting, credit repair, and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes

Legal help for orders of protection, custody, visitation, child support, divorce, housing, and immigration

Connecting to trained law enforcement, such as NYPD, NYC Sheriff's Office, and District Attorney's Office

Childcare for children age 3+ while you get services at the FJC

Locations

NYC Family Justice Center, Bronx

198 East 161st Street, 2nd Floor
718-508-1220
Subway: 4, B, and D to Yankee Stadium
Bus: BX1, BX2, BX6, and BX13

NYC Family Justice Center, Brooklyn

350 Jay Street, 15th Floor
718-250-5113
Subway: A, C, F, and R to Jay Street
or 2, 3, 4, and 5 to Borough Hall
Bus: B25, B26, B38, B54, B57, B61, B62, B65, B67, B75, and B103

NYC Family Justice Center, Manhattan

80 Centre Street, 5th Floor
212-602-2800
Subway: 4, 5, and 6 to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall
J and Z to Chambers Street
N, Q, and R to Canal Street
1, 2, 3, A, and C to Chambers Street
Bus: M5, M9, M22, and M103

NYC Family Justice Center, Queens

126-02 82nd Avenue
718-575-4545
Subway: E and F to Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike
Bus: Q10, Q37, Q46, and Q60

NYC Family Justice Center, Staten Island

126 Stuyvesant Place
718-697-4300
Staten Island Railroad to St. George Ferry Terminal
Bus: S40, S42, S44, S46, S48, S51, S52, S61, S62, S66, S74, S76, S78, S81, S86, S90, S91, S92, S94, S96, and S98

For Service Providers

NYC FJCs regularly offer Core I, Core II, and Advanced trainings for service providers.
Sign up for upcoming trainings

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Call 311 to be connected to the nearest NYC Family Justice Center Find resources and support in NYC by searching the City's NYC HOPE Resource Directory Call the City's 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-621-HOPE (4673) for immediate safety planning, shelter assistance, and other resources. TTY: 800-810-7444 In an emergency, dial 911.

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NEW: Check out our COVID-19 Resources for Clients page for the latest updates on benefits and resources during the COVID-19 crisis.

Our Legal Assistance Hotline is staffed Monday through Friday from 9:30am to 4pm. Call 917-661-4500 to speak to an intake officer in any language.
Project Director: Michelle Burrell
Queens Legal Services provides high-quality civil legal services, social work support and advocacy to low-income communities in Queens. Founded in 1967, our staff of over 65 today assists over 5,000 individuals each year and reaches thousands more through outreach and community legal education. QLS advocates practice in many areas, including:

QLS also works with our clients and community partners to identify and challenge the systemic inequalities faced by low-income communities in Queens and throughout New York City. We rely on our deep community partnerships to guide our work and to enable us to identify and quickly address issues specific to Queens, one of the most diverse communities in the world. The QLS Community Law Center is based in downtown Jamaica. We also operate programs throughout the borough. You can find us at the Family Justice Center, through court clinics and on-site at neighborhood-based social service and grassroots organizations. If you'd like QLS to schedule a legal clinic or workshop in your neighborhood, please email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

QUEENS LEGAL SERVICES BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Parth Chowlera, Esq.
David Louis Cohen, Esq.
Michael Garvey, Esq.
Ann Leslie Goldweber, Esq.
Kaming Lau, Esq.
Diana S. Sen, Esq.
Our Location
89-00 Sutphin Blvd.. 5th Floor map
Jamaica, NY 11435
347-592-2200

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The largest, most influential social justice law firm in New York City, The Legal Aid Society is built on one simple but powerful belief: that no person should be denied the right to equal justice.

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Did you know that Commonpoint Queens has food pantries that stocks a wide variety of non-perishable grocery items to help support local families in need?

Locations and Hours:

Forest Hills

108-13 67th Road, Forest Hills NY 11375 (White House next to our Central Queens location)
718-268-5011

Monday: 11am-2pm & 3pm-6:30pm
Tuesday: 9am-2pm
Wednesday: 9am-2pm & 3pm-6:30pm
Thursday: 9am-2pm
Friday: 9am-2pm
* NEW Sunday Hours: 10am-2pm

New clients must provide date of birth and driver's license or non-driver id number.

Little Neck

58-25 Little Neck Parkway, Little Neck NY 11362 (Tanenbaum Family Pool across the street from our Sam Field location)
718-428-2077

Monday-Friday
9am-2pm

Elmhurst

77-17 Queens Boulevard, Elmhurst NY 11373 (Commonpoint Queens Jack and Shirley Silver Hub)
718-268-5057

Monday-Friday
Walk-in hours 10am-3pm

Queens Village

230-17 Hillside Avenue, Queens Village NY 11427 (Martin Van Buren High School)
(718) 736 -7100 ext. 1243

Tuesday-Thursday
10am-2:30pm

New! Jamaica

82-17 Parsons Boulevard, Jamaica NY 11432 (Youth Opportunity Hub)

Monday 11-2PM
Tuesday: 9AM -2PM & 3:30PM -6PM
Wednesday: 11AM-2PM
Thursday: 9AM-2PM
Friday: 9AM-2PM & 3:30PM -6PM
If you or someone you know would like to become a client of the food pantry, please visit www.commonpointqueens.org/emergency. For additional information about becoming a client of our Food Pantry, please contact Susan Meza at (718) 268-5011 ext. 118 or by email at [email protected] . If you would like to volunteer at our Food Pantry, please email [email protected] .
How does it work?

Our clients are inputted into a digital database, allowing them to log on to our system from home or from one of our in-house kiosks, and order their personalized monthly food selections which will then be prepared and ready to be picked up within minutes.

Please remember that anyone who is in need of groceries can call us any time to arrange an emergency pick-up.

For additional information about becoming a client of our Food Pantry, please contact Susan Meza at (718) 268-5011 ext. 118 or by email at [email protected] .

If you would like to contribute, your donation of $18.00 will cover the cost of 9 to 12 meal distributions. You can make a donation by clicking here.
This program is made possible through the generosity of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty. Our Food Pantry is in the news! January 2021 (Forest Hills Times) - Inside the Commonpoint Queens Food Pantry
December 2020 (QNS) - Commonpoint Queens Opens Fourth Food Pantry at Martin Van Buren High school

October 2020 (Queens Daily Eagle) - Commonpoint Queens has Distributed 1 Million Pounds of Food Since March

June 2019 (Forward) - This Food Pantry Uses Technology And Kindness To Help Feed Hungry Jews (And Others)

January 2019 (QNS) - Commonpoint Queens sponsors emergency relief efforts for furloughed government employees

From Aging In Place - The Facts Behind Senior Hunger

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Food Pantry Digital Initiative in Forest Hills, Queens

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The Commonpoint Queens food pantry stocks a wide variety of non-perishable items to help support local families in need, with a new digital database.

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Community Food Connection (formerly Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP)) - ACCESS NYC

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Please note that food distribution dates and times are subject to change. Food is available while supplies last.

Distribution Schedule - September, 2023

Saturday, September 9, 2023, 11:00am-1:00pm, Eastwood School P.S 95Q 179-01 90th Avenue Queens 11432 | Directions

Saturday, September 9, 2023, 10:00am-12:00pm, Robert Van Wyck MS (28Q 217) 85-05 144 Street queens 11435 | Directions

Saturday, September 9, 2023, 12:00pm-2:00pm, Queen Public Library Peninsula 92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard Queens 11693 | Directions

Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 12:00pm-2:00pm, Mobile Pantry at Vista Academy K661 350 Linwood Street Brooklyn 11207 | Directions

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 12:00pm-2:00pm, Queens Public Library Ozone Park 92-24 Rockaway Blvd Queens 11417 | Directions

Saturday, September 16, 2023, 11:00am-1:00pm, Lehman Village 1589 Madison Ave. Manhattan 10029 | Directions

Saturday, September 16, 2023, 11:00am-1:00pm, Butler NYCHA CC 1368 Webster Avenue Bronx 10456 | Directions

Saturday, September 16, 2023, 12:00pm-2:00pm, Deliverance Baptist Church (DBC) Queens - Cambria Heights 227-11 Linden Blvd Queens 11411 | Directions

Saturday, September 16, 2023, 12:00pm-2:00pm, PS 54 Samuel C. Barnes 195 Sanford St. Brooklyn 11206 | Directions

Saturday, September 16, 2023, 11:00am-1:00pm, ThinkWatts x Dyckman Basketball Courts 500 W 204th Street Manhattan 10034 | Directions

Saturday, September 16, 2023, 12:00pm-2:00pm, MS 117 1865 Morris Avenue Bronx 10460 | Directions

Monday, September 18, 2023, 12:00pm-2:00pm, Renaissance School of the Arts, MS377 319 E 117th Street Manhattan 10035 | Directions

Saturday, September 23, 2023, 12:00pm-2:00pm, Queen Public Library Rochdale 169-09 137th Ave Queens 11434 | Directions

Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 12:00pm-2:00pm, Mobile Pantry Hunts Point/Longwood 923 Longwood Avenue Bronx 10459 | Directions

Get weekly updates on where our Mobile Pantry will be sent straight to your inbox.

Do you feel that you've been discriminated against at one of our member soup kitchens or food pantries? If so, you may file a complaint with Food Bank For New York City to address the matter. Additionally, you may file a complaint with USDA using the information below.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

U.S. Department of Agriculture: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
Fax: (202) 690-7442; or
Email: program.intake@usda.gov.

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The UFT sponsors a homework help program for students called Dial-A-Teacher. Classroom teachers answer homework questions at 212-777-3380, Monday through Thursday, from 4 to 7 p.m. during the school year.

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The Impact of Dougy Center

Read stories about the positive impact of Dougy Center on children and families who are grieving

Brigitte Lucas began bringing her daughter, Braelynn, to Dougy Center's "Littles" group twice a month after her husband, Ethan, died of COVID just a few days before Christmas in 2021. Dougy Center is one of the few places where Brigitte, Braelynn, and Blaykley can talk about Ethan and feel safe to express whatever they need. Like other young children who are grieving, Braelynn struggled after Ethan's death as she tried to understand what happened. She was tearful sometimes, mad sometimes, and sometimes regressed to earlier developmental stages. Brigitte was amazed when these behaviors began to ease not long after they started a Dougy Center group.

Read the Full Story

Grief Out Loud Podcast

Grief Out Loud is our internationally acclaimed podcast where we talk openly about death, dying, and grief

I've Missed Him At Every Milestone - Bridget

Bridget was in high school when her dad died of a heart attack in 2020. Their relationship was complicated. She loved the way her more creative side came out when they spent time together, but she also struggled with how he kept a lot of his history from her. In grieving for him, Bridget's had to reckon with two things being true at the same time. The first is that in some ways Bridget's life became easier and more stable after he died. The second is the reality that she still loves him, misses him, and wishes he could be there for all the milestones unfolding in her life. This series is a part of an ongoing collaboration between Dougy Center and the New York Life Foundation. We are deeply grateful for New York Life Foundation's tireless support and advocacy on behalf of children and teens who are grieving. read more...

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The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families | Portland, OR

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We offer bereavement support groups that are individualized for specific types of loss, and for various Jewish cultural, spiritual, and religious needs. Our groups include participants with similar losses such as individuals who have lost spouses, parents, children, and other loved ones. For some groups, we attempt to group participants of similar age.

Our eight-to-twelve-week groups are facilitated by a Social Worker, and are offered throughout the year. Currently, many of our bereavement support groups are offered in partnership with the JCC of Manhattan and within individual synagogue congregations. Pre-registration is required.

Bereavement Support Meetings Available

The Jewish Board has support meetings available for loss of:

a parent

a spouse or partner

a parent

a child (for parents and guardians)

a young adult child (for parents and guardians)

To register for a group, please contact us at bereavementsupport@jbfcs.org or call 212.632.4608.

Holiday Programs in the Presence of Loss

The holidays can be a difficult time when experiencing the loss of a loved one. We offer programs annually, including Coping with the Empty Chair and Lights in the Darkness, to provide assistance and comfort during those times. All programs are facilitated by a Social Worker, and are open to the public at no cost. These programs, part of our Lynn and Jules Kroll Jewish Community Services, can also be organized in your community ( contact us for more information).

For more information or to register for our support groups or holiday programs, call 212.632.4608.

Bereavement Support for Individuals and Families

We provide assistance to New Yorkers facing advanced serious illness or loss or needing counseling around end of life issues for themself or a loved one. Our social workers:

Assist individuals and families in accessing medical or community services.

Offer guidance, direction, education, and support.

Provide spiritual and religious resources and guidance.

Offer specialized group and individual bereavement support.

Partner with professional health care providers to ensure comprehensive care.

Provide professional and community education programs throughout New York City.

To discuss how our bereavement support groups may be of help to you or someone you know, please contact our caring and experienced staff at: 212.632.4608 or bereavementsupport@jbfcs.org.

We offer bereavement support groups that are individualized for specific types of loss, and for various Jewish cultural, spiritual, and religious needs. Our groups include participants with similar losses such as individuals who have lost spouses, parents, children, and other loved ones. For some groups, we attempt to group participants of similar age.

Our eight-to-twelve-week groups are facilitated by a Social Worker, and are offered throughout the year. Currently, many of our bereavement support groups are offered in partnership with the JCC of Manhattan and within individual synagogue congregations. Pre-registration is required.

Bereavement Support Meetings Available

The Jewish Board has support meetings available for loss of:

a parent

a spouse or partner

a parent

a child (for parents and guardians)

a young adult child (for parents and guardians)

To register for a group, please contact us at bereavementsupport@jbfcs.org or call 212.632.4608.

Holiday Programs in the Presence of Loss

The holidays can be a difficult time when experiencing the loss of a loved one. We offer programs annually, including Coping with the Empty Chair and Lights in the Darkness, to provide assistance and comfort during those times. All programs are facilitated by a Social Worker, and are open to the public at no cost. These programs, part of our Lynn and Jules Kroll Jewish Community Services, can also be organized in your community ( contact us for more information).

For more information or to register for our support groups or holiday programs, call 212.632.4608.

Bereavement Support for Individuals and Families

We provide assistance to New Yorkers facing advanced serious illness or loss or needing counseling around end of life issues for themself or a loved one. Our social workers:

Assist individuals and families in accessing medical or community services.

Offer guidance, direction, education, and support.

Provide spiritual and religious resources and guidance.

Offer specialized group and individual bereavement support.

Partner with professional health care providers to ensure comprehensive care.

Provide professional and community education programs throughout New York City.

To discuss how our bereavement support groups may be of help to you or someone you know, please contact our caring and experienced staff at: 212.632.4608 or bereavementsupport@jbfcs.org.

We offer bereavement support groups that are individualized for specific types of loss, and for various Jewish cultural, spiritual, and religious needs. Our groups include participants with similar losses such as individuals who have lost spouses, parents, children, and other loved ones. For some groups, we attempt to group participants of similar age.

Our eight-to-twelve-week groups are facilitated by a Social Worker, and are offered throughout the year. Currently, many of our bereavement support groups are offered in partnership with the JCC of Manhattan and within individual synagogue congregations. Pre-registration is required.

Bereavement Support Meetings Available

The Jewish Board has support meetings available for loss of:

a parent

a spouse or partner

a parent

a child (for parents and guardians)

a young adult child (for parents and guardians)

To register for a group, please contact us at bereavementsupport@jbfcs.org or call 212.632.4608.

Holiday Programs in the Presence of Loss

The holidays can be a difficult time when experiencing the loss of a loved one. We offer programs annually, including Coping with the Empty Chair and Lights in the Darkness, to provide assistance and comfort during those times. All programs are facilitated by a Social Worker, and are open to the public at no cost. These programs, part of our Lynn and Jules Kroll Jewish Community Services, can also be organized in your community ( contact us for more information).

For more information or to register for our support groups or holiday programs, call 212.632.4608.

Bereavement Support for Individuals and Families

We provide assistance to New Yorkers facing advanced serious illness or loss or needing counseling around end of life issues for themself or a loved one. Our social workers:

Assist individuals and families in accessing medical or community services.

Offer guidance, direction, education, and support.

Provide spiritual and religious resources and guidance.

Offer specialized group and individual bereavement support.

Partner with professional health care providers to ensure comprehensive care.

Provide professional and community education programs throughout New York City.

To discuss how our bereavement support groups may be of help to you or someone you know, please contact our caring and experienced staff at: 212.632.4608 or bereavementsupport@jbfcs.org.

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A student who lives in any of the following situations is considered in temporary housing under the McKinney-Vento Act:

Doubled up (with friends or relatives because they cannot find or afford housing)

A shelter or transitional shelter,

A hotel/motel,

A car, bus or train,

A park or public place, or

An abandoned building

This includes unaccompanied youth who do not have a fixed, adequate, and regular nighttime residence. Unaccompanied youth are students not in the physical custody of their parent or legal guardian; this includes young people who

have run away from home,

have been kicked out of their homes, or

have been abandoned by parents.

There is no age limit for unaccompanied youth, but these students are most often in their teens.

Student Rights

Under the McKinney-Vento Act, and Chancellor's Regulation A-780, a student in temporary housing has the right to:

A free public education

To stay in their current school or choose to attend a zoned school

Not be denied immediate school enrollment because of their temporary housing status or they lack enrollment documentation

Transportation services to and from school

Continue to receive special education services regardless of school transfer Services comparable to those offered to other students

Complete the Housing Questionnaire and send it to your school to determine if your student is eligible to receive any of the support listed above.

Need help understanding your child's rights? Reach out to one of the contacts below:

For questions about educational rights, call the NYS-TEACHS toll-free hotline at 800-388-2014 or reach out to the DOE Family Assistant at your shelter facility

For questions about special education services, call the Special Ed Hotline at 718-935-2007

For questions about unaccompanied youth services, call DYCD Connect at 1-800-246-4646 or dial 311.

School Enrollment & Transfers

When choosing a school for your child, you can choose (based on seat availability):

The last school your child was enrolled in; or

Any school available to a child who lives in the same area

Students in temporary housing are not required to submit documentation (including address, proof of date of birth, and immunization records) in order to participate in any admission process or enroll in school.

If your child will be attending the same school, complete the Housing Questionnaire and send to your school to notify them of the change in address and housing status.

If your child is currently not enrolled in school, or you want to change your child's school, follow the instructions below based on what grade they are in.

Children 6 weeks to 2 years old

Students in temporary housing are eligible for EarlyLearn programs. Learn more information about enrolling in these programs by visiting the EarlyLearn website.

Preschool (3-K or Pre-K)

Students in temporary housing are eligible to enroll in 3-K and Pre-K programs. Please visit the 3-K and Pre-K pages for more information.

Elementary School (Grades K-5)

To enroll: You can enroll your child at the school where your family is zoned for elementary school. Please visit the Kindergarten page for more information on finding your school.

To transfer: You can transfer your child at the school where your family is zoned for elementary school. You can request a transfer at the school. Find your zoned school by typing in your current address into Find a School.

If you don't have a zoned school or if you'd like to explore other options, contact a Family Welcome Center.

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

To enroll: You can enroll your child at the school where your family is zoned for middle school. Please visit the Middle School page for more information.

To transfer: You can transfer your child at the school where your family is zoned for middle school. You can request a transfer at the school. Find your zoned school by typing in your current address into Find a School.

High School (Grades 9-12)

To enroll: You can enroll your child at the high school nearest you or to a high school program across the city. The Family Welcome Center can help you understand your options. Please visit the High School page for more information.

To transfer: You can transfer your child to the high school nearest to you. The Family Welcome Center can help you understand your options.

Need help with charter schools, homeschooling, or other ways to graduate? Visit the DOE Enrollment webpage.

Need help with transferring your student to a new school? Contact the Family Welcome Center

Need help with enrollment? Contact the Family Welcome Center.

Transportation

For transportation information for Students in Temporary Housing; view the following pages:
Transportation Rights Transportation Eligibility Transportation Guide for Families
Need help with transportation? Contact your child's school or your STH Regional Manager for support.

Get Help

Every school has a school-based Students in Temporary Housing Liaison. Reach out to your school principal, social worker or guidance counselor to find out who the Liaison is for your school.

The School-based STH Liaison can help you with:

Enrolling your child

Understanding your transportation options

Finding resources to support your child's education

Every district has a Regional Manager who makes sure schools are supporting students in temporary housing. Find the Regional Manager that supports your child's school district below.

Regional Managers can help you with:

Connecting with your child's school

Enrolling your child

Understanding your transportation options

Finding resources to support your child's education

Connect with a Regional Manager

Once you know your district, you can reach out to the person who works with it using the list below. You can also find a list of central staff for inquires about capacity building, policy, partnerships or borough-based issues.

Bronx

District 7

District 8

Jolyn Lisojo-Englenton

One Fordham Plaza, Room 816
Bronx, NY 10458

District 9

District 10

District 11

Stephanie Dyer
One Fordham Plaza, Room 816
Bronx, NY 10458
718-741-7783

District 12

Brooklyn

District 13

District 14

District 15

Charmaine Gaynor
1780 Ocean Avenue, Room 1B
Brooklyn, NY 11230

District 16

District 17

Charmaine Gaynor
1780 Ocean Avenue, Room 1B
Brooklyn, NY 11230

District 18

Charmaine Gaynor
1780 Ocean Avenue, Room 1B
Brooklyn, NY 11230

District 19

District 20

District 21

District 22

District 23

District 32

Manhattan

Districts 1

Districts 2

Districts 3

Districts 4

Districts 5

District 6

Queens

District 24

District 25

District 26

Iris Gersten 333 7th Avenue, 7th Floor, NY, NY 10001

917-339-1718

District 27

District 28

District 29

District 30

Staten Island

District 31

Need help connecting with the right staff person?

Email STHInfo@schools.nyc.gov to get connected.

Bronx Regional Coordinator:
Dashawn Roberts, DRoberts13@schools.nyc.gov, (718) 828-2208

Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island Regional Coordinator:
Melody-Ebony Hillard, mhilliard@schools.nyc.gov, (718) 758-7723

Don't know your school district? Call 311 and ask for a representative. Tell them: Y ou are looking for the school district; and where you are currently living.

Or go to Find a School:

Type your current address

Click Search

SMART Week

NYC public schools are having their first ever SMART Week: Students Making a Real Transition is happening November 14-18, 2022.

SMART Week (November 14th-18th, 2022) celebrates recognizes our students in temporary housing as they make transitions in their lives by bringing awareness, understanding and empathy about homelessness and how it impacts families at your school.

The STH Team is working with schools to engage students and families in activities, discussions and service during SMART Week to create a more welcoming environment in their school.

If you have any concerns about your child participating in these discussions, please contact your school.

Find out more

General Information

Student Resources

Family Resources

E.G. v. City of New York (WiFi Case): Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement

You or your child might be a member of a proposed settlement class if you or they are a student enrolled in any NYC public or non-public school, you live or lived in a shelter for families with children during the COVID-19 pandemic, and you had problems connecting to online remote school because you had problems with accessing the internet. Copies of the court-ordered notice and the proposed settlement are available on the E.G. v. City of New York (WiFi Case): Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement page.

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living with a disability and/or blindness

a young adult under age 26 who was under foster care in the past

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