Family & Community Support

This partnership is a great example of how students, parents, community members and the school staff come together to address the academic, emotional, physical and social needs of every child— despite cultural differences and language barriers, empowering Brentwood students and their parents to become productive, responsible members of the community.

CONTACT:
Brentwood Community School
631-434-2541

CAIR services provide individuals and families in need with information, referrals and links to FSL and other community agencies and resources. CAIR offers free walk-in or phone support to those facing problems such as food shortage, utility shutoff or potential loss of housing. Professionally trained staff and volunteers connect you to the appropriate program, government agency or other community resource.

CONTACT:
Bay Shore, NY – Iovino South Shore Family Center – Diane Goldberg Community Center – Joseph D. Posillico Jr. Early Learning and Youth Activities Center 1444 5th Avenue
631-647-3104

CONTACT:
Huntington Station, NY
631-385-2305

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Mastic Beach, NY -William Floyd Family Center
631-874-1323

CONTACT:
Riverhead, NY
631-591-7577

CBHC works with East End communities to raise awareness and sensitivity about mental illness—including suicide prevention—through educational workshops and resource referrals. “Chat and Chill” groups are held in Montauk and Bridgehampton for young adults ages 18–30 affected by suicide.

CONTACT:
Riverhead, NY
631-591-7580

The Advocacy provides youth and families with the support and guidance they need to promote their well being, and to help lead healthy and productive lives.

CONTACT:
Riverhead, NY
631-591-7580

This program provides short-term crisis intervention services to youth ages five to 17 diagnosed with serious emotional disturbance or those who have a mental health diagnosis and are considered “at risk.” Typically occurring over a three-month period, it includes an assessment, development of a short-term plan to address the individual’s needs and those of the family. Areas of focus may include mental and physical health, education, respite, recreation, and other areas related to the young person’s functioning.

CONTACT:
Bay Shore, NY – Iovino South Shore Family Center – Diane Goldberg Community Center – Joseph D. Posillico Jr. Early Learning and Youth Activities Center 1444 5th Avenue
631-650-0051

A full-service pharmacy for FSL patients and staff at the Bay Shore location, Genoa serves the needs of the behavioral health community, improving access to medications and patient adherence and outcomes. The patient’s insurance is billed for medications prescribed, and financial assistance is available for those who qualify.

CONTACT:
Bay Shore, NY – Iovino South Shore Family Center – Diane Goldberg Community Center – Joseph D. Posillico Jr. Early Learning and Youth Activities Center 1444 5th Avenue
631-954-2060

CONTACT:
Huntington, NY
631-787-2654

Click Here to complete your Healthy Families Referral Form

This home-visiting program in the Hempstead, Roosevelt and Uniondale communities offers services to expectant families and new parents with infants under the age of three months. Participants are screened to identify risk factors and stressors that the family may face, and receive long-term, in-home services until the child is pre-school age or kindergarten ready. The program enhances family functioning by establishing a nurturing relationship, improving the family’s support system, teaching problem-solving skills, building positive parent-child interaction, and promoting healthy child growth and development.

CONTACT:
West Hempstead, NY
Office: 516-279-4130 Program Coordinator: 631-650-0061.

Click Here to complete your Healthy Families Referral Form

This home-visiting program in the Amityville,  Bay Shore, Brentwood, Central Islip, Copiague, Huntington, Huntington Station and Wyandanch communities offers services to expectant families and new parents with infants under the age of three months. Participants are screened to identify risk factors and stressors that the family may face, and receive long-term, in-home services until the child is pre-school age or kindergarten ready. The program enhances family functioning by establishing a nurturing relationship, improving the family’s support system, teaching problem-solving skills, building positive parent-child interaction, and promoting healthy child growth and development.

CONTACT:
Bay Shore, NY – Iovino South Shore Family Center – Diane Goldberg Community Center – Joseph D. Posillico Jr. Early Learning and Youth Activities Center 1444 5th Avenue
631-650-0051 or 631-650-0061

CONTACT:
Huntington Station, NY
631-385-2305

CONTACT:
Huntington, NY

This program works with families who are at risk of their children being placed in foster care. If the children are currently in foster care, services are provided to speed their return home. A component of the program is Home Safe Parenting for parents who have been court-ordered to attend parent education classes. Parents receive six to eight weeks of training to enhance their parenting abilities and coping skills.

CONTACT:
Bay Shore, NY – Iovino South Shore Family Center – Diane Goldberg Community Center – Joseph D. Posillico Jr. Early Learning and Youth Activities Center 1444 5th Avenue
631-650-0073 or 631-650-0071

Available throughout Suffolk county, this program provides parenting education, counseling and case management to parents of young children. A series of parent/child workshops provides an array of parenting skills, developmental education and support. Parents and children may also receive individual counseling. Families in need of food, clothing or other assistance receive information and referrals.

CONTACT:
Riverhead, NY
631-591-7580

OnTrackNY supports young people who may be impacted by changes in their thinking, hearing or seeing things that others don’t, disruptions in school or work, or pulling away from people and activities they care about. With a focus on early intervention, we serve young people ages 16-30 in Suffolk County within two years of first experiencing these changes.

With a community-based focus, our team employs evidence-based practices to help youth achieve their goals, prevent disability, and reduce hospitalization rates, prioritizing shared decision-making and offering flexible and accessible services. FSL’s committed team of professionals can operate within the community, providing a range of services, including screening, psychiatric assessments, therapy, crisis intervention, and peer support.

CONTACT:
Mastic, NY
631-924-3741

Parent to Parent  Community Referral Form

This program provides support, information, referral and advocacy to families raising children ages five to 18 with serious emotional and behavioral challenges. Through our local support groups and individual visits, it gives families access to community resources. Please complete the Parent to Parent Community Referral form prior to your first visit.

CONTACT:
Bay Shore, NY – Iovino South Shore Family Center – Diane Goldberg Community Center – Joseph D. Posillico Jr. Early Learning and Youth Activities Center 1444 5th Avenue
631-650-0051

This center helps build and support healthy drug-free communities through public education, professional training and by providing effective tools for those working to prevent drug and alcohol abuse.

Working in partnership with the Office for Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and OASAS-funded programs, we help communities facilitate partnerships and build prevention resources.

CONTACT:
Bay Shore, NY – Iovino South Shore Family Center – Diane Goldberg Community Center – Joseph D. Posillico Jr. Early Learning and Youth Activities Center 1444 5th Avenue
631-650-0135

Providing education and nutritional counseling to low-income mothers, program services include breastfeeding support and counseling, immunization screening and referrals to healthcare providers. WIC-eligible participants can receive supplemental food package checks.

CONTACT:
Bay Shore, NY – Iovino South Shore Family Center – Diane Goldberg Community Center – Joseph D. Posillico Jr. Early Learning and Youth Activities Center 1444 5th Avenue
631-650-0125

Jewish Support Services assists children, adults and families at no cost with counseling, education, case management and referrals.

Hours: Tuesday 9-5 and Thursday 9-5 – other days and times available by appointment

CONTACT:
Hauppauge, NY
631-241-2895