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Provides wellness, life skills, social emotional learning, alcohol and substance use awareness, prevention education, parenting support programs, and intervention services. Evidence-based prevention programs are available in elementary, middle, and high school. Works for families and children living in chemically dependent households. Provides one-on-one educational sessions and family support resources for youth and adults. Offers other impactor trainings and professional development on: Alcohol and Substance Use, Problem Gambling, Employee Wellness, Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (60+). These events may take the form of public presentations, in-service workshops, workplace training, or on-site training to address the interest and needs of the group. Topics available for training events include issues regarding substance abuse, compulsive gambling, and addictions prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. These training events can span from 1 hour to 18 hour presentations.

Provides prevention and outreach speaking engagements to teach others about gambling addiction, and to let people know that there is help. Will speak to organizations, schools, civic groups, etc. Also provides a variety of printed materials for individuals to help them or to distribute to others.

The Center for Problem Gambling provides specialized counseling treatment to problem gamblers and their family members through individual, group, family and marital counseling. The Center for Problem Gambling also provides community presentations to increase awareness about the problems of compulsive gambling.

NAMI In Our Own Voice (IOOV) is a presentation for the general public to promote awareness of mental health conditions and recovery.

Provides programs and services to individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session class for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. The course is designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental health conditions, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their family members.

NAMI Basics is a free 6-session class (once a week or three full Saturdays) for parents and caregivers of adolescents and children who have behavioral issues, undiagnosed emotional issues, ADHD, ODD, OCD or have signs and symptoms of a mental health condition (brain disorder). The program covers: the impact of illness on family, biology, treatment options, overview of the systems available, communications and problem solving skills, crisis planning, latest research and much more. NOTE: On-line OnDemand version now available for 24/7 flexibility - visit website

Works with Hispanic girls ages 12-16 to address the high rate of attempted suicides among young Hispanic girls from impoverished areas of Nassau County.

Provides, evaluation and treatment for children and adults suffering from emotional or psychiatric disorders, along with support for the family.

Provides a series of community education programs at the hospital in the Spring and Fall of each year. Subjects are related to family and mental health issues.

Offers a 12-week education program for adult family members of persons living with mental illness.

Provides support and education to family and friends of those diagnosed with mental illness, through advocacy, support groups, and education.

Family to Family Class is a free 12-week class for family, partners and friends of a loved one with a mental health condition (brain disorder) signs and symptoms of one. This course provides education and support to cope more effectively.

Provides life skills, social emotional learning, alcohol and substance use education and awareness, prevention education, and intervention programs. Also offer Parenting classes in person and/or virtually. Please see separate listings for parenting programs. Evidence-based prevention programs are available for students in elementary school, middle school, high school, college and seniors. Prevention Educators work with families and children living in chemically dependent households, providing one on one education and intervention to support family members and children. Offers alcohol/substance use and problem gambling training for professional development for individuals, organizations, schools, and businesses. These events may be public presentations, in-service workshops, workplace training, or on-site training to address the interest and needs of the group. Topics available for training events include issues regarding substance use, current trends, life skills, compulsive gambling, and addictions prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. Training lengths are contingent on the program.

Family to Family Class is a free 12-week class for family, partners and friends of a loved one with a mental health condition (brain disorder) signs and symptoms of one. This course provides education and support to cope more effectively.

Offers Nassau and Suffolk County residents, age 25 and older, enrolled in Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services, mental health assessment and monitoring for suicidal thoughts and behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional services will be provided to individuals deemed high risk.

Provides comprehensive treatment, recovery, and support services for individuals and families impacted by mental health and substance use challenges. Services offered include individual and group counseling, medical and psychiatric care, family support coordination, addiction medicine consultations, opiate overdose prevention training, recovery coaching and peer support services, care coordination, community outreach and education, harm reduction services, a therapy dog program, and more. For additional information or to discuss available services, please contact the Admissions team at 716‑831‑1800. ##REENTRY##

Coordinate workshops, events and other formats of public awareness and prevention of suicide issues. Helps to educate people about suicide and what are warning signs. Services and resources for those that have lost someone to suicide.

This is a program for Veterans with PTSD, TBI, and other disabilities whereby they receive peer support from other Veterans trained in military behavioral health.

Community Connections provides a variety of mental health training services including mental health first aid, QPR suicide prevention training, anger management classes.

Substance abuse prevention program for Wyoming County. Professional prevention specialists deliver evidence-based prevention programs to Wyoming County school districts and communities. Programs include responsible server training, underage gambling awareness, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs training, substance abuse prevention skills training, teen intervention, and more. Encourages partnerships between traditional and nontraditional groups in the community such as youth, schools, probation, businesses, libraries, media, youth-serving agencies, and faith-based organizations, parents, and other concerned adults. Through such partnerships, this community-based coalition provides prevention strategies that target under-age drinking, cigarette smoking, vaping, marijuana use, prescription drug abuse, and use of heroin and other drugs.

New York State Licensed Clinical Psychiatric Social Workers provide services to runaway and homeless youth, and those involved in the juvenile justice system who are 12 to 24 years old, without cost, for residents in Brookhaven Township. The program also provides training in independent living skills for youth 16 to 24 who are considered homeless. Services provided through the Sanctuary Program include: counseling, advocacy, short term emergency housing, homeless project, family mediation, information and referral, employment and college preparation.

Provides online resources for suicide prevention, including a map of locations for voluntary firearm storage. Can also arrange to provide suicide prevention training, education, and consultation for schools, agencies, and community groups.