North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center

We are the preemininent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, deadicated to restoring and strengthing the emotional wellbeing of children (birth-age 24) and thier familes. READ MORE >

Dear North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center Community,

Olivia’s first visit to the E.R. for self-harm and suicidal thoughts came last fall, when she was just 14 years old. But instead of admitting her, the hospital referred her to North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center.

We saw her the very next day — an unheard of rapid response at most mental health centers, which often take weeks or even months to schedule appointments.

Programs

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 >

COVID-19 Response

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 relevent. READ MORE >

“We Turn No One Away: Nonprofits Offer Therapy,” January 9, 2023 Cover Story, featuring Kathy Rivera

by North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center | Jan 6, 2023 | In The Media, Newsday

Newsday, By Bart Jones Nonprofits on Long Island say they are offering affordable mental health therapy for teens and young children — without long waiting lists — as the region faces a shortage of psychologists serving those age groups. Many families in Nassau...

Kathy Rivera: Long Island Business News Most Dynamic Women Leaders

by North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center | Jun 24, 2024 | In The Media, Long Island Business News

Kathy Rivera serves as executive director and CEO for North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, a children’s mental health organization that focuses on bringing hope and healing to young people struggling with a wide range of emotional challenges. Rivera, who...

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We Are Here To Help

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For Parents, Caregivers & Families

We offer treatment options for:
Depression, Anxiety, Alcohol/Substance Abuse, Teenage Pregnancy, Physical & Sexual Abuse, Witness/Victim of Crime & Violence, Learning Disabilitie, ADHD, Developmental Delays, Separation & Divorce, Suicide Threats & Attempts, Chronic Illness or Death. READ MORE >

FREE Pandenic Support Group for Parents and Caregivers. READ MORE >

Statements of Gratitude

“I would like to begin by saying thank you for your excellent program…throughout the last two months together, our counselor did not try to fix our problems, but rather tried to help the family heal and decide what solutions would work best…”

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