Counseling Service of Eastern District New York

Counseling Service of Eastern District New York (CSEDNY) is a treatment provider in Jamaica, Queens assisting adults, teens, young adults and justice-involved individuals.

The program offers counseling alongside psychiatric evaluation, medication management and relapse prevention for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.

CSEDNY is rooted in a community-based mission, blending clinical treatment with wraparound supports to help clients build sustainable recovery while navigating real-life challenges.

Alternatives to Incarceration

CSEDNY is an alternative to incarceration with a strong focus on serving people referred through courts, parole and probation.

The program includes a youth offender track for ages 16 to 25 and an intensive outpatient option for justice-involved clients.

Sessions combine cognitive behavioral therapy, structured group work, family education and random drug testing to support accountability and lasting change.

Treatment planning addresses both substance use and the underlying behavioral health needs that often drive it, helping clients stabilize while staying connected to their communities.

Dual Diagnosis Care

Co-occurring mental health and substance use treatment is a central specialty at CSEDNY, with psychiatric evaluation and medication management integrated into care.

Clients may also benefit from vocational and educational referrals, Medicaid and public benefits assistance and HIV testing and prevention education.

CSEDNY includes bilingual care available in English and Spanish as part of a broader nonprofit network across Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Long Island.