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 – 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.

We’re excited to announce that Dr. Sandeep Kapoor of Northwell Health— a valued CN Guidance partner — will be hosting ou...
03/20/2026

We’re excited to announce that Dr. Sandeep Kapoor of Northwell Health— a valued CN Guidance partner — will be hosting our Basket of Hope event on April 22nd! 🎉

A leader in Medicine, Emergency Services, and Education, Dr. Kapoor is passionate about tackling community health challenges with more understanding, respect, and compassion. 💙

And yes… he’s also an incredible MC! 🎤✨

🎟️ Get your tickets now & don’t forget—you can also donate items for our raffle baskets!: https://centralnassau.org/events/basket-of-hope/

Many thanks to TWU Local 764, IATSE for their Courageous Sponsorship!

We hope to see you there!

CEO, Jeffrey Friedman, wrote an important piece for Long Island Business News about the urgent need for more timely an...
03/19/2026

CEO, Jeffrey Friedman, wrote an important piece for Long Island Business News about the urgent need for more timely and accessible mental health and substance use care on Long Island.

Through a powerful collaboration between government and community organizations, our 24/7 Community Crisis Center is helping shift treatment away from delays and stigma toward a new reality of urgency, access, and compassion. 💙

“…where people no longer need to navigate their darkest moments alone. A chapter where help waits for them instead of the other way around.”

🔗 Read more here:https://centralnassau.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/LIBN_JF-Opinion-Piece_Long-Island-launches-Community-Crisis-Center-for-mental-health-emergencies_3.12.26_online.pdf

We were very happy to attend Career Days at Half Hollow Hills West and Herricks Public Schools High Schools! 💙 Our staff...
03/17/2026

We were very happy to attend Career Days at Half Hollow Hills West and Herricks Public Schools High Schools! 💙

Our staff had the chance to connect with students and share information about career opportunities across the 60+ programs we offer to the community.

It was inspiring to share how meaningful careers in human services can truly make a difference.

Learn more about our career opportunities: https://centralnassau.org/career-opportunities/

Join us March 31st in Centerport for an important conversation on mental wellness. 💙 It's an “Evening of Hope” — a commu...
03/16/2026

Join us March 31st in Centerport for an important conversation on mental wellness. 💙

It's an “Evening of Hope” — a community discussion focused on connection, awareness, prevention, and hope.

🗓 Tuesday, March 31
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Congregational Church of Huntington: 30 Washington Drive, Centerport, NY 11721

All are welcome, let's come together to reduce stigma and support one another. 💙

After a long, snowy, and bitterly cold winter, don’t you deserve a fun night out—with great food, great company, and a c...
03/13/2026

After a long, snowy, and bitterly cold winter, don’t you deserve a fun night out—with great food, great company, and a chance to win incredible prizes?

Join us at the Basket of Hope charity raffle event on April 22nd—now just six weeks away! 🎉

This night will feature dozens of amazing raffle prizes — including tickets to the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular and an exclusive backstage tour — for you to win, with all proceeds going to support our mission.

🎟️ Grab your tickets: https://centralnassau.org/events/basket-of-hope/

🧺 Help fill our raffle baskets: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/30A5ZLXZX9TYB

Many thanks to The Townwide Fund Of Huntington for their Community Sponsorship, and LaMay's Tree Service for their Courageous Sponsorship.

We were very happy to attend a Career Fair at Half Hollow Hills HS East!💙 Staff from our Personal Recovery Oriented Serv...
03/12/2026

We were very happy to attend a Career Fair at Half Hollow Hills HS East!💙

Staff from our Personal Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) spoke with students about career opportunities across the 60+ programs our agency offers to the community.

It was a great opportunity to connect and share how meaningful careers in human services can make a difference!

Learn more about our career opportunities : https://centralnassau.org/career-opportunities/

DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, TONIGHT'S TRAINING AT THE FREEPORT FIRE DEPT. HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE ATTEND ONE OF...
03/09/2026

DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, TONIGHT'S TRAINING AT THE FREEPORT FIRE DEPT. HAS BEEN CANCELLED. PLEASE ATTEND ONE OF OUR MANY OTHER UPCOMING TRAININGS.

🚨Learn to save a life 🚨

We’re bringing FREE Naloxone (Narcan) Training to communities across Long Island! 💙

In just one session, you’ll learn how to recognize an overdose, respond, and use Naloxone to reverse it. Every attendee receives a free kit.

All trainings are free to attend and open to ages 18+. Participants ages 16–17 are welcome with a parent or legal guardian present.
Certain locations require registration*

📍 Upcoming Trainings:

📅 CANCELLED
Mon, Mar 9th | 7–8 PM
Freeport Fire Department
15 Broadway, Freeport, NY 11520
Sponsored by the Office of Debra Mulé



📅 Thurs, Mar 12th | 7–8 PM
Stewart Manor Fire Department
120 Covert Ave, Stewart Manor, NY
Sponsored by Town of Hempstead & Northwell Health
-Register here: https://toh311.net/Narcan-signup/ #/

📅 Thurs, Mar 19th | 6–8 PM
Woman & Health Fair - Freeport Rec Center
130 E Merrick Rd, Freeport, NY 11520

📅 Tues, Apr 7th | 7–8 PM
Middle Country Public Library – Centereach Building
101 Eastwood Blvd, Centereach, NY 11720

📅 Tues, Apr 14th | 7–8 PM
Temple Chaverim Plainview
1050 Washington Ave, Plainview, NY

📅 Fri, Apr 24th | 9:00 AM–1:30 PM
Suffolk County Veterans Stand Down - St. Joseph's University
155 W Roe Blvd, Patchogue, NY 11772

📅 Sun, Apr 26th | 6–7 PM
Shelter Rock Public Library
165 Searingtown Rd S, Albertson, NY 11507

Together we can save lives and make a difference. 💙

Health Debra Mulé

We were so happy to attend the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County annual Making an Impact Breakfast in celebration of Interna...
03/09/2026

We were so happy to attend the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County annual Making an Impact Breakfast in celebration of International Women’s Day! 💙🌎

It was an inspiring morning honoring the incredible women making a difference in our community!

Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville Legislator Stephanie Bontempi

🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Alice Marie Rorke will be honored at this year’s Basket of Hope on April 22! 🎉 Alice ...
03/07/2026

🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Alice Marie Rorke will be honored at this year’s Basket of Hope on April 22! 🎉

Alice Marie, a longtime Huntington resident, has quietly and consistently devoted herself to strengthening the community she loves. As Executive Director of The Townwide Fund Of Huntington, she supports local nonprofits funding essential health and human services. Her leadership, compassion, and commitment have touched countless individuals and families throughout Huntington, and we deeply appreciate her dedication to mental health and substance use support. 💙🕊️

Join us on April 22 at Stonebridge Links & Country Club to celebrate Alice Marie and meet other special guests. Let’s come together to honor hope, healing, and community! 🤝💙

Thanks to Pave Master and Pal-O-Mine Equestrian for their Hope Advocate Sponsorship! Join us as a sponsor today.💙

🔗For tickets, sponsorships and more: https://centralnassau.org/events/basket-of-hope/

🚨TOMORROW! Make a difference with CN Guidance 🚨Don’t miss your chance to join one of Long Island’s top-rated workplaces ...
03/04/2026

🚨TOMORROW! Make a difference with CN Guidance 🚨

Don’t miss your chance to join one of Long Island’s top-rated workplaces and help transform lives in your community.

Join us tomorrow, March 5th, for our In-Person Job Fair for Community Residence Openings and discover meaningful career opportunities!

🗓 Tomorrow, March 5th, 2026
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Locations:
📍499 Jerusalem Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801
📍8 Creighton Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

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

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

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzhqqrwzeZeBEFQy64AYetwGTnaWnHUVc5sqGycAN06Y-3sw/viewform

03/03/2026

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950 S Oyster Bay Road
Hicksville, NY
11801

Telephone

+15168226111

Website

https://linktr.ee/cnguidance

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How are we doing? Visit our website at http://centralnassau.org/contact-us/ and send us a message. We are committed to delivering top quality programs to the Long Islanders we serve. Thank you!

CONTACT US: 516-822-6111

CN Guidance & Counseling Services is a nonprofit organization that improves the quality of life for individuals and families on Long Island affected by mental health and/or substance use disorders. We have been serving the community since 1972.

We believe in the ability of every individaul to recover. CN Guidance & Counseling Services is a nonprofit organization launched in 1972 that provides clinical treatment, rehabilitation, housing opportunities, social and support services, counseling, and guidance to individuals, families and the community affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, psychological difficulties, addiction, and/or dependency problems. CN Guidance delivers its services to Long Island residents via 230+ staff, joined by student interns and volunteers. In addition to providing substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, and case management services, CN Guidance offers clients a "Drop In" center for services and operates social enterprises including the Starry Night Café-which serve and support the organization's mission and the growth and thriving of CN Guidance's clients.