We are the preeminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (birth-age 24) and their families
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Each of the Guidance Center’s three sites (Roslyn Heights, Manhasset and Westbury) offers mental health services for children from birth through 24 and their families. READ MORE >
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The Pandemic has affected us all, especially our children. In this section you will find helpful articles and videos provided by our staff, we are positivie you will find these resources very helpful and relevant. Vaccine resources are now available. READ MORE >

End Mental Health Stigma: A First-Person Account
By guest blogger Alex Levitt, to be published in Anton Media July 1, 2022 I grew up as a sensitive kid. So much so that when my elementary school gave out superlatives to graduating 5th graders, the one I received was most self-aware. Growing up, I viewed my...
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This story will be published in Blank Slate Media newspapers in April 2022 Helping Your Child Through Divorce In this monthly column, therapists from North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center answer your questions on issues related to parenting, mental health and children’s well-being. To submit a question, email communications@northshorechildguidance.org. Question: After much discussion, including couples therapy, my husband and I have decided to divorce. We both know it’s the...
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Depression, Anxiety, Alcohol/Substance Abuse, Teenage Pregnancy, Physical & Sexual Abuse, Witness/Victim of Crime & Violence, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Developmental Delays, Separation & Divorce, Suicide Threats & Attempts, Chronic Illness or Death. READ MORE >
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Center names new Associate Executive Director
Jennifer Rush Joins Guidance Center
Newsday, June 20, 2022 Jennifer Rush of Huntington has been hired as associate director of the North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center in...
Guidance Center Names New Associate Executive Director
Jennifer Rush takes on critical role at Long Island’s leading children’s mental health organization. Roslyn Heights, NY, June 10, 2022 — North Shore...