In The Media
Talking About Weight with Your Kids
By Dr. Sue Cohen, November 23, 2022 The holidays are here, and it’s not uncommon for people of all ages, including children, to pack on extra pounds. The sugary treats and heavy meals are abundant, and many kids tend to be less active during the colder weather. But regardless of the season, it’s always a good time to talk to your kids...
The Lives of Black Mothers and Babies, Anton Media, May 23-29, 2018
In a report issued by Nassau County’s Department of Health—Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan (2016-18)—there is no mention of maternal mortality or information on social and environmental risk factors for women and infants of color....
An Open Letter to Gov. Cuomo About Suicide and Mental Health Care. Blank Slate Media, June 14, 2018
Dear Gov. Cuomo, This week, in the aftermath of the deaths by suicide of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain you issued a press release about new funding to address the rising rate of suicide. You stated: “Two high-profile suicides this week put mental illness front and...
Birth Justice Warriors Fight Inequality
Grant will help educate community about racial disparities in birth outcomes Roslyn Heights, NY, June 14, 2018 —North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, the preeminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, is pleased to announced that...
Garden City Welcoming Club Soiree Benefits the Guidance Center, Garden City News, May 24, 2018
The ladies deciding what raffles to bid on! On Tuesday, May 15th, the Welcoming Club of Garden City hosted their Spring Soirée at the Garden City Hotel, with all proceeds going to benefit North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, the premiere not-for-profit...
“The Lives of Black Mothers and Babies,” From Anton Media, May 27, 2018
In a report issued by Nassau County’s Department of Health—Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan (2016-18)—there is no mention of maternal mortality or information on social and environmental risk factors for women and infants of color....
2018 Spring Luncheon, From LIBN’s On Our Island, May 18-24, 2018
From left): Andrew Malekoff, Nancy Lane, Todd Kaminsky, Jo-Ellen Hazan and Andrea Leeds participated in North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center’s Spring Luncheon.
Welcoming Club of Garden City Raises Funds for the Guidance Center
On Tuesday, May 15, the Welcoming Club of Garden City hosted their Spring Soirée at the Garden City Hotel, with all proceeds going to benefit North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, the premiere not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island....
Behavioral Health News, Fall 2017, “Context Counts In Caring for Chemically Dependent Kids and Families
Despite feeling blindsided, many of us now know that we are living in the midst of an unprecedented drug epidemic. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, since 1999, the rate of overdose deaths including prescription pain relievers, heroin and...
Guidance Center Hosts Free Community Forum on Vaping Dangers
Roslyn Heights, NY, May 21, 2018 — On Thursday, May 17, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center hosted a free community forum on the dangers of e-cigarettes, vaping and other substances such as new concentrated forms of marijuana. The forum was held at the...
Spring Soirée Benefits North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center
Spring Soirée Benefits North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center Welcoming Club of Garden City Donates All Proceeds to the Mental Health Organization Roslyn Heights, NY, May 17, 2018 — On Tuesday, May 15, the Welcoming Club of Garden City hosted their Spring...