Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services

You’ll find Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Services in Hicksville, New York, a New York City suburb. It’s near Cantiague Park and Broadway Mall.

This nonprofit organization provides comprehensive behavioral health services for residents of Suffolk and Nassau counties. You can access mental health and substance use care, including outpatient detox, outpatient programs, and medication assisted treatment (MAT).

Affordable Care

One great feature that caught my eye was their affordable services. As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, they provide care regardless of income. They accept most private insurance plans, Medicaid, and Medicare. If you’re underinsured or uninsured, you may be eligible for discounted fees to get the support you need.

Tailored Services for the Military

What stands out most to me is their targeted programs for military personnel, Veterans, and their families in Long Island. Along with free behavioral health treatment, you can access outreach and engagement, peer support, primary care, community resource linkages, transportation assistance, and MAT. You’ll benefit from ongoing support to address common military challenges, like PTSD, depression, anxiety, and addiction.

Another great feature I noticed was their personalized recovery oriented services for adults and a special track for seniors. This structured daily program offers support, clinical services, and skill building sessions virtually and in person. You can participate in art and music therapy, social events, employment readiness training and community meetings.

Overdose Prevention Services

I also think it's beneficial that they provide Narcan training and distribution. Narcan is a life saving, opioid overdose reversal medication. You can access kits and free training to spot overdose signs and learn how to use Narcan to protect yourself and others.