Mental Health Resources
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected. Many factors contribute to mental health problems, including:
Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry
Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse
Family history of mental health problems
Positive mental health allows people to:
Realize their full potential
Cope with the stresses of life
Work productively
Make meaningful contributions to their communities
Ways to maintain positive mental health include:
Getting professional help if you need it
Connecting with others
Staying positive
Getting physically active
Helping others
Getting enough sleep
Developing coping skills
Online Resources
Dealing with Loss During COVID-19: Helping Children and Families
Good Study Habits and Organizational Skills Create Successful Students
How Gratitude Can Help With Students’ Anxiety (berkeley.edu)
How to Talk with Kids About Personal Safety and Sexual Abuse
Managing Strong Emotional Reactions to Traumatic Events: Tips for Families and Teachers
Response Crisis Hotline Available 24/7 (631) 751-7500
Trauma and Crisis Counseling 24 hour hotline (631) 952-3333
If you or someone you know is suicidal, get help immediately via 911, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK or the Crisis Text Line (text “HOME” to 741741).
Community Resources
REFERRAL INFORMATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES
ANGER MANAGEMENT/MENTAL HEALTH
Behavioral Health Services, Commack - 631-543-4357
CBT Psychological Services, Commack - 631-486-5140
Child & Family Psychological Services - 631-265-9850
Life Center Counseling and Health Services, Huntington, 631-673-5433
Long Island Behavioral Health - 631-551-5095
LICADD (LI Council On Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) - 631-979-1700
WellLife Network, Smithtown - 631-920-8300
DEATH AND DYING ISSUES
Brookhaven Hospice - 631-687-2960
Camp Erin- https://elunanetwork.org/camps-programs/camp-erin
Camp Good Mourning- https://www.campgoodmourning.org
Camp Hope-http://www.bobsweeneyscamphope.org/
Camp Kaseem- http://campkesem.org/ (parent's cancer)
COPE-516-832-2673 | info@copefoundation.org
Good Shepherd Hospice - 631-465-6262
Hospice (Bereavement Group Work) - 631-666-6873
Suicide: https://www.fsl-li.org/help-services/joes-project-post-suicide-counseling/
https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group?nonus=0&online=0&radius=25&zip=11788
DRUG/ALCOHOL ISSUES
Alcoholics Anonymous - 631-669-1124/631-292-3040 (24 hr. hotline)
Al-Anon - 631-669-2827
Catholic Charities - 631-543-6200
CK Post (free; 16 and over) - 631-434-7200
DASH Crisis Center Hotline - 631-952-3333
Daytop Village - 631-351-7112
F.I.S.T. (Families in Support of Treatment)- 858-367-3478
Habla con Tus Hijos (www.talkwithyourkids.org; sitio web para padres en espanol)
Horizons Counseling Center - 631-360-7578
Narcotics Anonymous - 631-827-9500 or 1-800-234-0420 (24 hr. hotline)
Outreach House (residential) - 631-231-3232
(outpatient) - 631-286-0700
WellLife Network, Smithtown - 631-920-8300
Thrive (Recovery Community and Outreach Center) - 631-822-3396
EATING DISORDERS
Eating Disorders Associates - 631-724-7152
Mather Hospital - 631-473-3877
Renfrew Center (women only) - 1-800-RENFREW
EMERGENCY PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATIONS
CPEP at Stony Brook - 631-444-6050
DASH Crisis Center Hotline - 631-952-3333
Mather Hospital - 631-476-2808 (ER)
https://www.mindfulurgentcare.com/
Northwell -Commack Urgent Care Center
2171 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 345 Commack NY 11725
P: 631-775-3280
E: COMBHC@Northwell.edu
M-F: 9:30am – 5:30pm
South Oaks Hospital - 631-608-5610
Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-TALK (8255)
HOMELESSNESS
Long Island Coalition for the Homeless - 631-464-4314
Mercy Center (girls, ages 16-21) - 631-758-7616
Mercy House (pregnant teens, ages 16-21) - 631-563-0454
Pax Christi Homeless Shelter - 631-928-9108
Suffolk County Emergency Housing - 631-854-9100
Suffolk Hope for Youth - 631-782-6596/516-659-0923 (weekends and after 5pm)
RUNAWAY SERVICES
Emergency Housing - 631-854-9100
Horizons Crisis Intervention Services - 631-360-7581
Sagamore Respite (631) 370-1701 Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/transformation/docs/sagamore-cr.pdf
Smithtown Youth Bureau (runaway services) - 631-360-7595
Suffolk Hope for Youth - 631-782-6596/516-659-0923 (weekends and after 5pm)
SELECTIVE MUTISM
Dr Steven Kurtz at Kurtz Psychology (located in NYC)
Child Mind Institute (located in NYC)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentsofsm (facebook group for parents)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SMIRASelectiveMutism (facebook group on info/research)
SEXUAL ABUSE
Child Advocacy (interviews & medical exams) - 631-439-0480 https://eac-network.org/suffolk-county-child-advocacy/
The Safe Center LI - 516-465-4700 http://www.tscli.org/
Sexual Assault
VIBS (Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk) - 631-360-3606 https://www.vibs.org/
SELF INJURIOUS BEHAVIOR
Center for Cognitive & Dialectical Behavior Therapy - 516-390-3525
Cognitive Behavioral Associates (Great Neck) - 516-858-4328
Family Psychology of LI (Oakdale) - 631-563-3162
Long Island DBT Program (Roslyn) - 516-627-6201
YOUTH SERVICE AGENCIES
Alternatives for Youth (AFY) - 631-648-2700
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Long Island - 516-731-7880
Child & Family Psychological Services - 631-265-9850
East End Psychological Services - 631-821-7214 (www.eepservices.org)
Hope House Ministries - 631-928-2377
LIGALY (Long Island Gay and Lesbian Youth) - 631-665-2300
Madonna Heights (Private - girls only) - 631-643-8800
Mercy Center - 631-758-7616
PINS (Person in Need of Supervision) - 631-853-5281/7889
Planned Parenthood - 361-7526 (Smithtown) or 1-800-230-PLAN
Safe Harbour (Sexual Exploitation)-631-439-0480 https://eac-network.org/safe-harbour-mentoring/
Suffolk Hope for Youth - 631-782-6596/516-659-0923 (weekends and after 5pm)
Suffolk County Youth Bureau - 631-853-8270
Sunshine Prevention Center - 631-476-3099
MISCELLANEOUS AGENCIES
Association for Mental Health & Wellbeing- 631-471-7242 x2 (helpline)
Behavioral Health Services (Parenting) - 631-543-4357
Catholic Charities - 516-733-7000
CBT Psychological Associates- 631-486-5140
Child Protective Services - 1-800-635-1522 (Mandated Reporters) or 1-800-342-3720 (general public)
Commack Consultation Center - 631-543-8577
Wise Mind Counseling (virtual DBT)-http://wisemindcounselingllc.com/
Family Service League of Suffolk County - 631-427-3700
Long Island Telehealth https://longislandteletherapy.com/contact/
North Shore Psychiatric Consultants 631-265-6868 Smithtown
Response of Suffolk County (24-hour hotline) - 631-751-7500
Suffolk County Dept. of Social Services - 631-854-9935
Suffolk Family Therapy LCSW P.C. 631-503-1539 suffolkfamilytherapy.com
Sunshine Prevention Program (anger mgmt/ social skills) - 631-476-3099
MINDFULNESS
LI Center for Mindfulness (Cory Muscara) - 631-365-4818
PRIVATE COUNSELORS
Beth Fohrman - 631-361-6633
Carole Koetzle, Social Worker - 631-271-1265
Caroline Schwartz, Clinical Psychologist (Bereavement w/Children) - 631-751-5207
Dave Jones, Social Worker - 631-834-9331
Debra Spector, Nutritionist (Specializes in eating disorders) - 631-864-6918
Dr. Anthony Pantaleno, Psychologist - 631-543-8336
Dr. Arianas, Psychiatrist - 631-853-7300
Dr. Colucci, Psychiatrist - 631-209-1477
Dr. Daniel Hutt, Test Anxiety/Hypnosis - 631-368-5105
Dr. Kim Lehnert, Psychologist (DBT)-631-828-2082
Erica Saltz, LCSW - 631-618-3167
Herb Cohen, EMDR/Drug Addiction - 631-697-9850
Jamie Vollmoeller, LCSW Suffolk Family Therapy LCSW P.C. 631-503-1539 suffolkfamilytherapy.com
Joanne DeLavalle- 631-926-2358
Karen Tukman, LCSW - 631-499-6333
Keegan Baker, LMSW - 631-406-4807
Ken Edwards, Social Worker - 631-766-6014
Marilyn Smith, Social Worker (Specializes in Anxiety) - 516-606-3332
Maureen Smart, LCSW-R 631-742-0287
Meredith Rickenbacker, LCSW (Eating Disorders) - 631-827-8722
Meryl Rinli, LMHC - 631-721-8130
Michael Dzwil-631-219-7058
Ronda Brooks, Social Worker - 631-543-4357
Steve Crovello, Social Worker - 631-474-4777
Susan Koenig, LCSW - 631-521-0966
Suzanne DiLullo, Social Worker - 631-392-6041 x2
Suzanne Ennis -631- 689-8578
Victor Goldman, LCSW -631- 928-4114
Dr. Philip Eisenberg (psychiatrist) 631-455-7258 Planview or Melville
Dr. Shahal Rosenblatt (psychiatrist) 718-261-3508 Smithtown
Resource for finding a psychologist: http://www.suffolkpsych.org/ (under find a psychologist)
Hauppauge Schools Mental Health Team
School Mental Health Northwell Contacts
Vera Feuer MD, AVP, School Mental Health Medical Director, BHC 347-205-5881, vfeuer@northwell.edu
Gina-Marie Bounds, MPA, AVP, Pediatrics Admin Director, BHC 718-619-9068, gbounds@northwell.edu
Bradley Lewis, Administrative Director School Based Consultations 516-361-4606, blewis@northwell.edu
Bianca Del Gatto, Director of Operations School Mental Health 347-551-2289, bdelgatto@northwell.edu
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
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SUFFOLK DISTRICTS (Sachem, Smithtown, Half Hollow Hills, S. Huntington, Commack, Hauppauge)
Commack BHC 2171 Jericho Tpke., Suite 345, Commack, NY 11725
Hours of Operation: M-Fri: 9:30am -5:30pm
Phone: 631-775-3280
Email: combh@northwell.edu
Fax: 631-486-7447
Staff:
MDs: Erica Lo Re, Scott Falkowitz (Starts 11/22)
LMHC’s: Brittney Chatel, Nicole Caquerelli, Desiree Delacruz
Care Coordinator: Brittany Baez, Sophia Zucker, Douglas Segovia
Director of Operations: Bianca Del Gatto
Administrative Coordinator: Alissa Alleva
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Other Important Numbers:
RVC Behavioral Health Center: 516-927-1630
Mineola Behavioral Health Center: 516-321-5770
South Oaks Hospital Admissions: 631-608-5885
Cohen Pediatric Behavioral Health Urgent Care: 718-470-3148
Cohen Pediatric Emergency Department: 718-470-3768
Long Island Crisis Center: 516-679-1111
Center for Hope: 516-216-5194
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or Text 988
Hauppauge High School
School Psychologists: Dr. Annie Huang, huanga@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Aimee Niegocki, niegockia@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Social Workers: Megan Gersbeck, gersbeckm@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Shannon Griffin, griffins@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Andy Morris, morrisr@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Colleen Ruffini, ruffinic@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Guidance Counselors: Gregory Foster, fosterg@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Heather Hiotis, hiotish@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Danielle Montera, monterad@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Kelsey Schneider, schneiderk@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Marisa Wanatick, wanatickm@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Nurse: Carolyn Muller, mullerc@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Hauppauge Middle School
School Psychologist: Dr. Kimberly Arias, ariask@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Social Workers: Jennifer Kalevas, kalevasj@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Pamala Ricotta, ricottap@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Guidance Counselors: Erik Clark, clarke@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Reagan Lynch, lynchr@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Andrea Olivero, oliveroa@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Nurse: Mary Nowotarski, nowotarskim@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
The Pines Elementary
School Psychologist: Dr. Michael Weisberg. weisbergm@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Guidance Counseloer: Kerry Dwyer, dwyerk@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Nurse: Marianne Lieberman, liebermanm@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Forest Brook Elementary
School Psychologist: Sharon Steinert, steinerts@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Guidance Counselor: Chelsea Falco, falcoc@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Nurse: Grace Felice, feliceg@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Bretton Woods Elementary
School Psychologist: Dr. Litza Jean, jeanl@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Guidance Counselor: Toby Poveromo, poveromot@hauppauge.k12.ny.us
Nurse: Maryann Leap leapm@hauppauge.k12.ny.us