Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) FRIENDS Clinical Services

About

The FRIENDS Clinical Services program employs licensed social workers, psychiatrists, and psychiatric nurse practitioners who provide medication management and ongoing therapeutic services for children, youth, and families at the program’s Article 31 clinic. The clinic specializes in trauma-informed care, emotional and behavioral needs, and individual and family counseling and is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, please call 1-718-742-7100.

Services Provided

Healthcare

• Health specialists serving youth with disabilities (e.g., developmental pediatrician, occupational therapist, physical therapist, behavioral support)
• Mental health (e.g., crisis, clinics, social work)

Supported Age Ranges

• School age (5-18)
• Young adult (18+)

Counties Served

• BRONX