CN Guidance and Counseling Services

CN Guidance and Counseling Services Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services has been serving Long Islanders living with mental health & substance use disorders for over 50 years.

CONTACT US: 516-822-6111

SERVICES/PROGRAMS OFFERED

- Addiction Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS)The Addiction Recovery Treatment Services (A.R.T.S.) Program offers outpatient treatment services to adults, adolescents, and significant others whose lives have been affected by substance abuse. Utilizing a strength-based individualized focus of care we offer a full range of treatment services. The

A.R.T.S. Program is holding a series of FREE Family/Significant Other Education sessions on Wednesday nights. Please call 516-822-6111 for more information. We currently offer services in both Hicksville and Smithtown.


- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT): The purpose of the ACT teams is to deliver comprehensive and effective services to individuals who are diagnosed with severe mental illness and whose needs have not been well met by more traditional service delivery approaches. Typically, recipients served by the ACT teams have a serious and persistent psychiatric disorder and a treatment history that has been characterized by frequent use of psychiatric hospitalization and emergency rooms, involvement with the criminal justice system, alcohol/substance abuse, and/or lack of engagement in traditional outpatient services.


- Health Home Care Management (HHCM): The major components of our Health Home Care Management Services have been developed in order to assist recipients to achieve their stated goals and objectives, and to succeed within their community plan of care. These service components include: Intake and Screening,
Assessment and Reassessment, Care Management Planning and Coordination,
Implementation and Ongoing Evaluation of the Care Management Plan, Crisis Assistance and Intervention, Monitoring and Follow-up Services, Family Support and Empowerment, and Community Resource Development.

- Mental Health Outpatient Treatment Program: Experienced social work therapists, psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners deal with people of all ages โ€“ children (6 and older), teenagers, adults and seniors. Our caring staff provides individual, family or group counseling as well as medication therapy.

- Personal Recovery Oriented Services (PROS)These structured, five-day-a-week recovery oriented programs offer services to adults (18 and over). Our objective is to assist members in managing their psychiatric symptoms and to develop the skills necessary to improve emotional, cognitive and social functioning. Treatment will include clinical, case management, psychosocial, co-occurring services and structured skill development. Recovery plans will be developed for each member.

- Residential Services:The goal of our residential programs is to provide a safe and supportive environment allowing our residents to grow and achieve their fullest potentials. Our programs receive funding from The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). We receive ongoing support from the Nassau County Department of Mental Health and the Suffolk County Division of Community Mental Hygiene Services.

- Project FORWARD (Facing Obstacles in Relationships and Work with Action, Resources, Direction). This program provides the following to couples and at risk youth: Prevention education, Skill building workshops, Case management, Economic stability interventions. Project FORWARD participants will experience opportunities to reconnect with their partners, improve family harmony, boost self-esteem, find and keep meaningful employment and greater overall happiness and healthfulness that can transfer to the next generation.

- Wellness Center: The Integrated Care Program provides onsite physical health care to our clients, including physical exams, medical screenings, vital signs, depression scales, referrals to specialists, internal wellness and prevention counseling, as well as internal follow-up monitoring and support and assessments.

- Drop in services: Individuals can come three evenings each week to benefit from a structured environment in which they can socialize, learn computer skills and have a meal.

It was inspiring to see neighbors, law enforcement, community organizations, and local leaders come together to celebrat...
08/08/2026

It was inspiring to see neighbors, law enforcement, community organizations, and local leaders come together to celebrate National Night Out and strengthen the connections that make our communities safer and stronger. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ

From block parties and safety demonstrations to family activities, valuable resources, and free giveaways, the energy and community spirit were on full display!

National Night Out is a powerful reminder that building safer neighborhoods starts with strong relationships, open communication, and community engagement.

It was a pleasure visiting communities across Long Island, including the , , , , , , , and to celebrate this special evening together. ๐Ÿ’™

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make these events possible and to all who came out to participate, including: Congressman Rep. Tom Suozzi, Suffolk County Sheriff (Suffolk County Sheriff's Office), Nassau County Legislator Carrie Solages, Nassau County Legislator Cynthia Nuรฑez, Port Washington Police Commissioner , Nassau County Legislator Hon. Viviana L. Russell, Deputy Mayor of Freeport , and Freeport trustee

Together, we're building a stronger, safer, and more connected community. ๐Ÿ’™

In just eight months, our Community Crisis Center (CCC) has already provided immediate support, hope, and compassionate ...
08/06/2026

In just eight months, our Community Crisis Center (CCC) has already provided immediate support, hope, and compassionate care to more than 850 individuals and families facing mental health and substance use crises. ๐Ÿ’™

We were proud to welcome and the NAMI Central Suffolk LI NY Board of Directors for a tour of the CCC, where we shared how our 24/7 services are helping people access the care they need, when they need it most.

A special thank you to Bob Schueller, Susan Ilg, Patti Gotlieb, Tyler Gostkowski, and Deondra Whyte for joining the conversation and helping highlight the importance of accessible crisis care in our community.

๐Ÿ“šโœ‚๏ธ๐ŸŽ’ Join Our Back-to-School Supply Drive! We're collecting new school supplies to help our clients and their families h...
08/05/2026

๐Ÿ“šโœ‚๏ธ๐ŸŽ’ Join Our Back-to-School Supply Drive!

We're collecting new school supplies to help our clients and their families head back to school with confidence.

๐Ÿ“… Now through August 21
๐Ÿ“ Drop-off Location:
950 S. Oyster Bay Road
Hicksville, NY 11801

M-Th 9am-930pm
Fri 9am-5pm
Sat 9am-1pm

New supplies only, please.

Thank you for supporting local families and helping students start the year strong!

We were proud to participate in the 30th Annual Life Ride benefiting Phoenix Houses of NY&LI at Eisenhower Park! !๐Ÿ’™ With...
08/04/2026

We were proud to participate in the 30th Annual Life Ride benefiting Phoenix Houses of NY&LI at Eisenhower Park! !๐Ÿ’™

With more than 200 riders and guests in attendance, our team shared behavioral health resources and provided 40 naloxone overdose reversal trainings, helping equip community members with potentially life-saving skills.

It was a wonderful day filled with music, food, fellowship, and a shared commitment to supporting recovery and wellness.

๐Ÿ“ž Interested in bringing a FREE naloxone training to your organization or event? Contact us at 516-406-1340 or email: [email protected]

๐Ÿšจ Weโ€™re Hiring! Join Us at Our In-Person Job Fair! ๐Ÿšจ CN Guidance and Counseling Services is hosting an In-Person Job Fai...
08/03/2026

๐Ÿšจ Weโ€™re Hiring! Join Us at Our In-Person Job Fair! ๐Ÿšจ

CN Guidance and Counseling Services is hosting an In-Person Job Fair โ€” and we want to meet YOU! ๐Ÿค
Discover meaningful career opportunities and grow with us!

๐Ÿ—“Thursday, August 13th, 2026
10:00 AM โ€“ 3:00 PM

Locations:
๐Ÿ“499 Jerusalem Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801
๐Ÿ“8 Creighton Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Community Residence Openings available!
Now hiring full-time & part-time positions!
Openings available in Suffolk & Nassau Counties*

Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1A0MT-zdtcQ0c8YpqH9Fn1wjzLALd7RRimbolQn18TaU/viewform?edit_requested=true

Come ready to connect, explore opportunities, and take the next step in your career! ๐Ÿš€

We canโ€™t wait to meet you!

It was a pleasure to join the The Townwide Fund Of Huntington for their annual Sips, Sails & Sunsets event at the Vander...
07/31/2026

It was a pleasure to join the The Townwide Fund Of Huntington for their annual Sips, Sails & Sunsets event at the Vanderbilt Museum. ๐ŸŒ…โ›ต๐Ÿ’™

The event raises critical support for more than 30 local health and human service organizations working to strengthen the Huntington community. We're grateful to be part of a network committed to making a meaningful difference together.

Special thanks to , , and for their leadership and continued support of our community. ๐Ÿ’™

We were honored to join Long Island Mental Health in Color for a recent   event in Wyandanch. ๐Ÿ’š Our team enjoyed connect...
07/30/2026

We were honored to join Long Island Mental Health in Color for a recent event in Wyandanch. ๐Ÿ’š

Our team enjoyed connecting with community members and sharing information about the programs, services, and resources we offer to support mental health, wellness, and recovery.

Thank you to and everyone who stopped by to connect and learn more.

This summer, our "Brush It Off" group has been adding color, creativity, and inspiration to our Personal Recovery Orient...
07/29/2026

This summer, our "Brush It Off" group has been adding color, creativity, and inspiration to our Personal Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) program by creating a beautiful new mural. ๐ŸŽจโœจ

The project is a wonderful reflection of self-expression, collaboration, and the recovery journey. We're excited to share their progress. How do you think it's coming along? We can't wait to share the finished masterpiece! ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ’™

Learn more about PROS here: https://centralnassau.org/programs/personalized-recovery-oriented-services/

We had a great time attending Bethpage Schools - High School Wellness Walk!  It was a fantastic opportunity to connect w...
07/28/2026

We had a great time attending Bethpage Schools - High School Wellness Walk!

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with the community, enjoy fun activities, and share resources that support overall health and well-being.

Thank you to everyone who made this event such a positive and impactful experience! ๐Ÿ’™

Thanks to the Long Island Business News for recognizing our CEO, Jeffrey Friedman, as a Business Influencer in Healthcar...
07/27/2026

Thanks to the Long Island Business News for recognizing our CEO, Jeffrey Friedman, as a Business Influencer in Healthcare. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ†
Under his 13 years of leadership, our agency has grown exponentially, from 150 staff serving 3000 people, to 400+ staff annually impacting more than 26,000 individuals of all ages and backgrounds on Long Island by delivering 60+ Clinical, Residential, and Community-based programs.

His vision has also led to such innovative services as our Mobile Recovery Unit, Community Crisis Center, and Arnie the Wellness Dog

Bravo Jeffrey! ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ”— Read the full feature here:https://centralnassau.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/LIBN_JF-Business-Influencers_Healthcare-profile_7.24.26.pdf

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950 S Oyster Bay Road
Hicksville, NY
11801

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