CN Guidance and Counseling Services

CN Guidance and Counseling Services Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services has been serving Long Islanders living with mental health & substance use disorders for over 50 years.

CONTACT US: 516-822-6111

SERVICES/PROGRAMS OFFERED

- Addiction Recovery Treatment Services (ARTS)The Addiction Recovery Treatment Services (A.R.T.S.) Program offers outpatient treatment services to adults, adolescents, and significant others whose lives have been affected by substance abuse. Utilizing a strength-based individualized focus of care we offer a full range of treatment services. The A.R.T.S. Program is holding a series of FREE Family/Significant Other Education sessions on Wednesday nights. Please call 516-822-6111 for more information. We currently offer services in both Hicksville and Smithtown.


- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT): The purpose of the ACT teams is to deliver comprehensive and effective services to individuals who are diagnosed with severe mental illness and whose needs have not been well met by more traditional service delivery approaches. Typically, recipients served by the ACT teams have a serious and persistent psychiatric disorder and a treatment history that has been characterized by frequent use of psychiatric hospitalization and emergency rooms, involvement with the criminal justice system, alcohol/substance abuse, and/or lack of engagement in traditional outpatient services.


- Health Home Care Management (HHCM): The major components of our Health Home Care Management Services have been developed in order to assist recipients to achieve their stated goals and objectives, and to succeed within their community plan of care. These service components include: Intake and Screening,
Assessment and Reassessment, Care Management Planning and Coordination,
Implementation and Ongoing Evaluation of the Care Management Plan, Crisis Assistance and Intervention, Monitoring and Follow-up Services, Family Support and Empowerment, and Community Resource Development.

- Mental Health Outpatient Treatment Program: Experienced social work therapists, psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners deal with people of all ages – children (6 and older), teenagers, adults and seniors. Our caring staff provides individual, family or group counseling as well as medication therapy.

- Personal Recovery Oriented Services (PROS)These structured, five-day-a-week recovery oriented programs offer services to adults (18 and over). Our objective is to assist members in managing their psychiatric symptoms and to develop the skills necessary to improve emotional, cognitive and social functioning. Treatment will include clinical, case management, psychosocial, co-occurring services and structured skill development. Recovery plans will be developed for each member.

- Residential Services:The goal of our residential programs is to provide a safe and supportive environment allowing our residents to grow and achieve their fullest potentials. Our programs receive funding from The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). We receive ongoing support from the Nassau County Department of Mental Health and the Suffolk County Division of Community Mental Hygiene Services.

- Project FORWARD (Facing Obstacles in Relationships and Work with Action, Resources, Direction). This program provides the following to couples and at risk youth: Prevention education, Skill building workshops, Case management, Economic stability interventions. Project FORWARD participants will experience opportunities to reconnect with their partners, improve family harmony, boost self-esteem, find and keep meaningful employment and greater overall happiness and healthfulness that can transfer to the next generation.

- Wellness Center: The Integrated Care Program provides onsite physical health care to our clients, including physical exams, medical screenings, vital signs, depression scales, referrals to specialists, internal wellness and prevention counseling, as well as internal follow-up monitoring and support and assessments.

- Drop in services: Individuals can come three evenings each week to benefit from a structured environment in which they can socialize, learn computer skills and have a meal.

01/05/2026

New year, new goals, same need for hugs 🐶💙

Post holiday blues are real and Arnie is here to help you survive the first week back.

💙 As we welcome the New Year, we are filled with gratitude for the community that makes our work possible. Because of yo...
01/02/2026

💙 As we welcome the New Year, we are filled with gratitude for the community that makes our work possible. Because of your support, CN Guidance delivered accessible, innovative mental health and substance use care to tens of thousands of people this past year.

💙 In 2025, together we opened our Community Crisis Center with 24/7/365 support, expanded lifesaving overdose prevention efforts, strengthened programs for children, youth, and families, secured additional housing and vital supports, welcomed more Peer Specialists with lived experience, and even added Arnie our Wellness Dog to bring comfort and connection to clients and staff 🐾

💙 As we look ahead to 2026, we are excited to expand into NYC communities like Queens and launch new initiatives that strengthen prevention, treatment, and recovery. Thank you for believing in our mission and standing with us every step of the way. Together, we are creating hope, healing, and lasting impact for the year ahead ✨

Happy New Year! Our offices will close early today, December 31 at 3 pm, and reopen on Friday, January 2. We wish you al...
12/31/2025

Happy New Year! Our offices will close early today, December 31 at 3 pm, and reopen on Friday, January 2. We wish you all the best in the year ahead. The Community Crisis Center is always open.

#2026

As Arnie the Wellness Dog (and all of us) get ready to ring in the New Year 🐾🎉, there’s still time to make a tax-deduct...
12/30/2025

As Arnie the Wellness Dog (and all of us) get ready to ring in the New Year 🐾🎉, there’s still time to make a tax-deductible donation that supports our clients in need of mental health and substance use treatment.

Your donation helps provide vital services and also supports innovative programs like Arnie’s wellness-on-four-legs approach, bringing comfort and joy to those in need.

Your generosity makes a real difference—help us start the New Year bringing hope, care, and comfort to those who need it most 💙. Together, we can ensure that more people across Long Island have access to the support they deserve.

🙏 Donate today and help us keep hope moving: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/xOADZQ?vid=1gnoh9

Wishing you a paw-some, joyful, and healthy New Year! 🎆🐶

What if recovery could come to you? 💙Our Mobile Recovery Unit brings critical mental health and substance use support di...
12/29/2025

What if recovery could come to you? 💙

Our Mobile Recovery Unit brings critical mental health and substance use support directly into communities across Long Island, meeting people where they are when it matters most.

Thanks to your generosity, the MRU provides life-saving services like naloxone overdose training and kits. In just the past few years, we have trained 9,200 individuals and helped save an estimated 90 lives.

🙏 Your donation keeps this life-saving work moving. Every gift helps us reach more people, prevent overdoses, and save lives.

💙 See the impact in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaHXkqTJ84A

💙 Donate today: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/xOADZQ?vid=1gnoh9

Nothing beats celebrating the season together 🎄We had a wonderful time hosting a holiday party with senior residents in ...
12/27/2025

Nothing beats celebrating the season together 🎄

We had a wonderful time hosting a holiday party with senior residents in Hempstead public housing. Huge thanks to Mayor Waylyn Hobbs and the Police for stopping by and spreading holiday cheer!

The holidays are often filled with joy—but for many children and families, this season can be incredibly hard. Mental he...
12/26/2025

The holidays are often filled with joy—but for many children and families, this season can be incredibly hard. Mental health and substance use challenges don't take a holiday break.

At CN Guidance, we provide specialized, compassionate care for children as young as 5 through their teen years, helping them heal from trauma, process grief, and build emotional well being. These programs change lives. ✨

Learn more: https://centralnassau.org/programs/

Your end of year gift makes this care possible. Every dollar helps ensure that no child faces these challenges alone.

👉 Donate today: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/xOADZQ?utm_source=embed&utm_medium=page&utm_campaign=donation&vid=1nnk8i

Thank you for helping bring hope to children and families this holiday season. 🎄💙

Our main offices will be closing early at 3p today and reopen on December 26. Wishing you and your loved ones a very hap...
12/24/2025

Our main offices will be closing early at 3p today and reopen on December 26. Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy and peaceful holiday season.🤍✨

Our Community Crisis Center is open throughout the holidays for your urgent mental health or substance use needs. You are never alone.

Arnie is bringing extra holiday cheer to CN Guidance this week! 🎄🐾From spreading smiles at our teams in Hauppauge, Plain...
12/23/2025

Arnie is bringing extra holiday cheer to CN Guidance this week! 🎄🐾

From spreading smiles at our teams in Hauppauge, Plainview, and Hicksville to reminding us all to take a moment for joy, he’s keeping the holiday spirit alive.

12/22/2025

The holidays are not always calm and cozy, and that's okay 💛

Between busy schedules, family dynamics, and endless to-do lists, stress can add up fast. These simple tips can help you slow down, reset, and take care of your mental health this season ✨

And if you ever need extra support, CN Guidance is always here for you, day or night.

The holidays can be a wonderful time for many, but for others they can bring challenges, stress, or feelings of isolatio...
12/19/2025

The holidays can be a wonderful time for many, but for others they can bring challenges, stress, or feelings of isolation.

Our Community Crisis Center is open during the holidays, and here 24/7/365 to provide support to anyone who needs it. 💛

Your year-end donation helps us continue offering these vital services to the community. Every gift, big or small, makes a meaningful difference.

Please consider giving today: https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/xOADZQ?utm_source=embed&utm_medium=page&utm_campaign=donation&vid=1npdve

Thank you to SheKnows for shining a light on the challenges of parenting through addiction in a timely and important st...
12/19/2025

Thank you to SheKnows for shining a light on the challenges of parenting through addiction in a timely and important story featuring our own Sherri Kaplan, VP of Program Excellence.

Sherri shared expert insights on:
✔ How substance use impacts the entire family
✔ The emotional toll that often goes unspoken
✔ Practical advice for communicating with and supporting a child—without enabling their addiction

Read the full story here: https://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/1234955036/parenting-through-childrens-addiction/

The heartbreaking Reiner family tragedy reminds us of a painful truth: addiction doesn’t happen in isolation. It affects families, reshapes relationships, and forces parents into decisions no one is prepared for.

Let’s keep this conversation going—with care, compassion, and hope.

When news broke that Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found fatally stabbed in their Los Angeles home and their 32-year-old son was arrested in connection with their deaths, the shock reverberated far beyond Brentwood. In the scramble to understand what happene...

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950 S Oyster Bay Road
Hicksville, NY
11801

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+15168226111

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https://linktr.ee/cnguidance

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How are we doing? Visit our website at http://centralnassau.org/contact-us/ and send us a message. We are committed to delivering top quality programs to the Long Islanders we serve. Thank you!

CONTACT US: 516-822-6111

CN Guidance & Counseling Services is a nonprofit organization that improves the quality of life for individuals and families on Long Island affected by mental health and/or substance use disorders. We have been serving the community since 1972.

We believe in the ability of every individaul to recover. CN Guidance & Counseling Services is a nonprofit organization launched in 1972 that provides clinical treatment, rehabilitation, housing opportunities, social and support services, counseling, and guidance to individuals, families and the community affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, psychological difficulties, addiction, and/or dependency problems. CN Guidance delivers its services to Long Island residents via 230+ staff, joined by student interns and volunteers. In addition to providing substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, and case management services, CN Guidance offers clients a "Drop In" center for services and operates social enterprises including the Starry Night Café-which serve and support the organization's mission and the growth and thriving of CN Guidance's clients.