Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) Children and Adolescent MH Clinic at FRIENDS

About

The VNSNY FRIENDS Clinic works with families to provide individual, family and group therapy to children and adolescents who demonstrate behavioral and emotional problems. Often this therapy enables children to stay at home, complete their education and improve family and peer relationships. Programs like these have been shown to result in reduced stress in the home and classroom, increased school attendance and graduation rates and a reduction in the likelihood of incarceration or hospitalization.

Services Provided

Employment

• Paid employment (e.g., competitive integrated employment)

Independent/Community Living

• Supported living (e.g., in-home assistance, group living)

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)

Family Supports

• Educational resources for families
• Evaluations (e.g., psychological, neurological, assistive technology, developmental)
• Respite services

Other Services

• Assistive Technology

Supported Age Ranges

• Young adult (18+)

Counties Served

• NASSAU