Program areas at Family and Children's Association
Drug and alcohol services-our hicksville and hempstead Family recovery and treatment centers are designed to meet the unique needs of their communities, including bilingual counseling and support services for adolescents, adults and veterans with a special emphasis on families. These treatment centers are licensed by the nys office of addiction services and supports (oasas) and each provides individual, group, and Family treatment for those struggling with the use of drugs and/or alcohol. Psychiatric evaluation and medication management is available. In addition to these nys-licensed addiction treatment centers, fca offers evidence-based prevention services and operates "thrive", three addiction and recovery centers providing support, activities and education to individuals in recovery and their families.
Services for the seniors and adults - the mission of fca's senior and adult services is to protect and strengthen seniors and adults through services that ensure safety while maximizing independence, respecting the right to self-determination and improving overall quality of life. These services include alzheimer's caregiver support, mental health support, financial counseling, and friendly visitors for homebound seniors, case management and in-home assistance and nursing home advocacy.
Mental health services - nys office of mental health home and community based waiver and Family support services for seriously emotionally disturbed children. Nys office of mental health licensed community residences for seriously emotionally disturbed youth and adults.
Family services - coop nursery care for preschool age children. Us dept of hud - homelessness prevention services - rent subsidy program serving families/individuals with mental health or chemical dependency disabilities. Family prevention/case management services provided to high risk families referred to agency via local child protective services. Family preservation and prevention services. Family services to prevent youth referral to judicial system.
Runaway and homeless youth services - the walkabout program is a transitional residence serving homeless young men and women between the ages of 16-20. The program provides short term shelter and support services for up to 18 months in order to prepare these young people for living independently in the community. The program has a capacity of 10. In addition to this program we also provide temporary shelter to runaway homeless youth, juvenile justice services and a learning center that is focused on developing independent living skills, educational supports to at risk youth.
Other program services: services to seniors, group home services, independent living services, adult and children and general counseling services, crisis intervention & advocacy services and volunteers and services for other agencies.
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