Bronx, NY

Jewish Board - Morris Black/Staten Island Counseling Center

Founded

1874

Program Length

5 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

The Jewish Board helps people of all ages facing emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. They operate a variety of integrated mental health programs for individuals, families, and groups. The center provides services to everyone, including children and adults, regardless of individual’s background or ability to pay. The center is proud to be one of more than 100 beneficiary agencies in the UJA-Federation of New York network. Their approach uses different therapies to best suit each person's needs. These therapies help clients develop coping skills, improve relationships, and manage their mental health. Clients learn to handle challenges in a supportive setting, leading to improved well-being. In addition, they offer psychiatric evaluations and medication-assisted treatment. The center is committed to providing mental health services to the entire community, including active military members and veterans. Their staff speak a range of languages including English, Spanish, Russian, and Haitian Creole to make care more accessible. They also offer integrated care, addressing both mental health and substance use issues. They ensure that high-quality support is accessible to anyone in need, making it a vital resource for the community.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient

Pharmacotherapies

Aripiprazole Clozapine Olanzapine Risperidone Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI

Treatment Approaches

Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale

Emergency Mental Health Services

Crisis intervention team Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

Federally Qualified Health Center

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Medicaid Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Young adults Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Screening for tobacco use

Recovery Support Services

Mentoring/peer support

Education and Counseling Services

Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking permitted without restriction

Age Groups Accepted

Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping permitted without restriction

Ancillary Services

Assertive community treatment Family psychoeducation Psychosocial rehabilitation services Vocational rehabilitation services Case management service Suicide prevention services

Contact Information

Address

2488 Grand Concourse, 2nd Floor, Suite 2000, Bronx, NY, 10458

Phone

(718) 761-9800

Contact

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