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Basic Information
Provider name
The Child Center of NY
Service Level
Peer-Based Support
Self-Guided Support
Therapy
Services
Individual Therapy
Group Therapy
Helpline
Family/Couples Therapy
Support Group
Guided Self-Help
Psychotropic Medication Management
Service Description
The Child Center of NY provides therapy and support to children and families struggling with a range of emotional and social difficulties. Their caring and qualified staff help clients build resilience, develop social-emotional skills, work through trauma, improve self-esteem, succeed in school, and develop coping skills that will help them handle challenges now and in the future. Culturally competent and multi-lingual outpatient counseling for mental health and substance abuse issues. For substance use issues, they serve adolescents and adults who are struggling. This location is home to the Asian Outreach Program. The Child Center of NY is also the Queens borough-wide provider of the Early Childhood Mental Health Network, a ThriveNYC initiative designed to provide mental health services and supports for families who have young children, ages 0-5, with mental health needs. They have staff who speak two dozen languages who are ready to assist you in the language you speak. When you call the main clinic number (718-358-8288) you can listen to their options in English, Bengali, Chinese, or Spanish for assistance in reaching the services you need; you may leave a message in any language, and they will assist you in that language. Medicaid and many third-party insurance plans are accepted. Fees for individuals without insurance are determined based on family income.
-Hours: (These reflect current hours; please call our main number for more information; we maintain flexible hours for both in-person and remote services.) In-person hours: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Remote services are available six days a week by appointment.
-Admission criteria: Must have mental health diagnosis.
-Public transportation: Subway—#7 train to Main St., Buses—Q17, Q20A/B, Q25, Q32, Q34, Q44, Q65, LIRR to Main St.
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Mental health concerns
Various Concerns
Anxiety
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Co-occurring Mental and Substance Use Disorders
Coping with Mental Health of Others
Coping with Race Related Stress / Trauma
Crisis Support
Disruptive Behavior and/or Conduct Problems
Eating Disorders
Grief / Bereavement
Parenting
Serious Mental Illness
Stress
Trauma
Fraud Victimization
Human Trafficking
Addiction/Substance Misuse
Attention Problems
Child Abuse or Neglect
Coping with COVID-19
Coping with Natural Disasters
Crime Victimization
Depression
Domestic Violence
Gender-Based Harassment
Managing Medical Conditions (e.g., chronic pain, sleep problems)
Relationship Difficulties
Sexual Abuse/Assault
Suicide
Weight Management
Military or Veteran Issues
Age groups served
Children
Teens
Adults
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Research-supported Treatments
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Psychoanalytic
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Prolonged Exposure
Exposure and Response Prevention
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Psychodynamic
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are services mostly provided by trainees?
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Access Information
Region
National Availability
New York
borough
Bronx
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Queens
Staten Island
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Virtual or in-person
Virtual
Address
140-15B Sanford Avenue, Second Floor
Flushing, NY 11355
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Payment Options
Medicaid
Managed Medicaid (e.g., Healthfirst, Fidelis)
Medicare
Private Insurance
Currently Unknown
Sliding Scale
Pro Bono (Fee Waiver)
None Needed (Always Free)
Waitlist
Possible
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Phone Number
718-358-8288
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Culturally Sensitive Care
special services for Racial/ethnic groups
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black/African American
Indigenous/Native American
Latinx/Latino/Hispanic
Currently Unknown
Special services for gender groups
Men
Women
Trans or Gender Non-Conforming
Currently Unknown
Special services for LGBTQ+
Yes
No
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