North Shore Youth Council Inc

Mental Health and Wellness Programs: The organizations mental health and counseling services provide safe, supportive spaces and diverse opportunities to improve well-being and help youth and families cope with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, addiction, alcohol and substance abuse, ADHD/ASD, social issues, behavioral issues, and bereavement. Counselors are licensed professionals providing safe, confidential counseling to children and adults, ages 5 and older. Counselors can also provide crisis intervention and referrals for additional services. NSYC clinicians help families recognize and resolve conflicts and improve their relationships and assist individuals gain clarity, develop effective communication, and strengthen problem-solving skills to produce positive outcomes. The program offers unique, ongoing group programs that target and nurture specific areas, including learning and reinforcing social skills, developing healthy coping skills, managing and reducing stress and anxiety, and identifying and understanding emotions.

Heritage Park & Cultural Center Programs: Heritage Park is an 18.2-acre park located in Mt. Sinai in the Town of Brookhaven, NY. Adjacent to the park is the Heritage Cultural Center. The organization serves as steward to the park and administrator to the Cultural Center. The center offers year-round community events and on-site programming. As park stewards, initiatives include park enhancements, plantings, and keeping the park a safe, clean environment for community members.

Other Programs: Food and clothing assistance and various other educational, cultural, recreational, and social programs for youth. Community behavioral health programs focused on prevention, treatment, and recovery services to address the opioid addiction crisis.