Center for Urban Community Services

Center for Urban Community Services Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Center for Urban Community Services, Mental Health Service, 198 E 121st Street, New York, NY.

We are a frontline force of over 500 essential workers dedicated to helping individuals and families rise from poverty, exit homelessness, and be healthy all across New York City.

www.cucs.org

Greenberg Traurig, LLP, thank you for being a long-time supporter and Groundbreaking Sponsor of our Home for Good Gala! ...
09/29/2025

Greenberg Traurig, LLP, thank you for being a long-time supporter and Groundbreaking Sponsor of our Home for Good Gala! Your groundbreaking gift paves the way for housing, healing, and hope, empowering CUCS clients to accomplish their goals.

Join us October 8, 2025! Tickets at cucs.org/homeforgood.

When you buy a ticket, sponsorship, or make a donation to the Home for Good Gala, you help fund person-centered, healing...
09/27/2025

When you buy a ticket, sponsorship, or make a donation to the Home for Good Gala, you help fund person-centered, healing activities like art therapy, yoga, music classes, and more.

Tickets are going fast! Visit cucs.org/homeforgood and help CUCS continue providing wellness that works.

Event details:
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Museum of the City of New York
Awards Ceremony & Cocktail Reception: 6pm-9pm

"I enjoy working in the Fiscal Department of CUCS because I see all the behind-the-scenes components that support our pr...
09/26/2025

"I enjoy working in the Fiscal Department of CUCS because I see all the behind-the-scenes components that support our programs, whether it’s the funding itself, the resources needed, or just collaborating with program staff.

Since I don’t work with clients directly, it becomes a full-circle moment to see clients in the main office receiving those services and resources we worked hard to secure for them."

Andrew, Fiscal Analyst

Buy your tickets now for the Home for Good Gala, an evening celebrating the life-changing work of CUCS and the dedicatio...
09/25/2025

Buy your tickets now for the Home for Good Gala, an evening celebrating the life-changing work of CUCS and the dedication of our honorees.

Visit cucs.org/homeforgood to learn more!

Event details:
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th Avenue
Awards Ceremony & Cocktail Reception: 6pm-9pm

When you buy a ticket, sponsorship, or make a donation to the Home for Good Gala, you help equip clients with everything...
09/24/2025

When you buy a ticket, sponsorship, or make a donation to the Home for Good Gala, you help equip clients with everything they need for a job interview, their first day of work, and the support to stay employed.

To purchase sponsorships, tickets, or to learn more, visit cucs.org/homeforgood.

Event details:
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Museum of the City of New York
Awards Ceremony & Cocktail Reception: 6pm-9pm

We’re proud to share that Natalie Nokes, Program Director of CUCS IMT Team 1, will be speaking at NYC Health + Hospital...
09/23/2025

We’re proud to share that Natalie Nokes, Program Director of CUCS IMT Team 1, will be speaking at NYC Health + Hospitals inaugural Behavioral Health Conference titled “Caring for Complexity: Innovations in Behavioral Health Practice.” The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at Harlem Hospital.

As part of the panel “What Comes After the Hospital? Pathways to Enhance Stability for People with Complex Needs,” Natalie will bring her voice and expertise to the conversation on ensuring access to continuous, person-centered care.

Natalie’s approach to mental health care is driven by a strong belief that clients should never have to “lose their story” when transitioning between services or teams. She recognizes that the lack of seamless transitions within systems can result in clients falling through the cracks, leading to fragmented care and poorer outcomes.

By providing continuity through a single point of contact, Natalie ensures that clients receive consistent support and never have to start their journey over with each new program or provider.

Her innovative work with inpatient teams and complex cases has resulted in better outcomes for those she serves and positions her as a thought leader in the field.

09/22/2025

The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) has a core mission to help people rise from poverty, exit homelessness, and be healthy through a wide range of direct service programs. One of these programs, CUCS Connects, provides benefit screening, application assistance, and enrollment support throughout New York City.

Before adopting Single Stop, CUCS relied on manual screening and case tracking, which slowed services and limited record-keeping. Now, case managers can identify multiple forms of assistance a client is eligible for, access all relevant client data in one place and provide immediate, seamless support.

CUCS staff describe Single Stop as far superior to past tools, offering holistic client support, service tracking over time, and the flexibility to adapt as benefits and needs change.

Check out the full case study here to learn more: https://www.singlestop.org/case-studies/center-for-urban-community-services-case-study

Please join us on Wednesday, October 8th for the Home for Good Gala, an evening celebrating the life-changing work of CU...
09/22/2025

Please join us on Wednesday, October 8th for the Home for Good Gala, an evening celebrating the life-changing work of CUCS and the dedication of our honorees.

The Home for Good Gala is raising money to help ensure CUCS can continue to serve more than 50,000 New Yorkers annually.

To purchase sponsorships, tickets, or to learn more, visit cucs.org/homeforgood!

The Center for Urban Community Services is a leading expert in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training, partnering with ...
09/21/2025

The Center for Urban Community Services is a leading expert in Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training, partnering with NYPD and law enforcement agencies nationwide to transform how officers respond to mental health crises.

Our comprehensive 4-day program teaches police officers crisis communication, de-escalation techniques, and evidence-based approaches that prioritize human dignity while connecting individuals to mental health resources rather than the criminal justice system. As the training partner for NYPD's CIT program, CUCS licensed clinicians provide subject matter expertise on mental health disorders, while our peer panels offer authentic lived experiences to officers. This proven model reduces injuries to both officers and individuals in crisis, decreases arrests for mental health incidents, and builds safer, more compassionate communities. Through our Academy for Justice Informed Practice, CUCS continues to lead the nation in developing justice-informed approaches that save lives and strengthen community trust.

Together, we're building a future where crisis response leads to healing, not harm.

"Since 2005, I’ve been at CUCS helping to build a solid training program for frontline staff in NYC and across the count...
09/19/2025

"Since 2005, I’ve been at CUCS helping to build a solid training program for frontline staff in NYC and across the country. Every day I’m inspired by the workers I train and the way CUCS continues to provide supportive services and create affordable housing for New Yorkers. At CUCS, I get to develop trainings that help workers support clients recovering from the trauma of homelessness and building lives of dignity."

Mike Golub, Assistant Program Director, CUCS Training Institute

Thank you to the Harlem Community Justice Center for organizing this excellent resource fair at Harlem Art Park! Our CUC...
09/18/2025

Thank you to the Harlem Community Justice Center for organizing this excellent resource fair at Harlem Art Park!

Our CUCS Connects and Housing Resource Center teams were thrilled to participate, connecting with many community members and networking with over a dozen NYC social service agencies to share housing support resources and application guidance. We were delighted by the strong interest in CUCS programs and the genuine connections made throughout the day.

From explaining our referral services to providing coloring books for children, this event truly showcased the importance of community partnerships in building stronger neighborhood bonds.

We are excited to announce this year’s Vanguard Award Honoree: The Robin Hood Foundation, led by CEO Richard R. Buery, J...
09/17/2025

We are excited to announce this year’s Vanguard Award Honoree: The Robin Hood Foundation, led by CEO Richard R. Buery, Jr.

With vision and purpose, our honorees are dedicated to creating brighter futures for New York City’s most vulnerable neighbors.

Join us at the Home for Good Gala to hear powerful stories, celebrate community champions, and take action toward ending homelessness and opening doors to brighter futures.

For sponsorships, tickets, or more information, visit cucs.org/homeforgood.

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198 E 121st Street
New York, NY
10035

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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