This program is considered a pre-PINS diversion program that is the first place that parents should call for help with children under the age of 18 who exhibit a pattern of incorrigible behaviors (runaways, curfew violations, etc.) in the home. If eligible, families are referred to an agency that provides in-home services beginning within 24-48 hours. A variety of services, including case management for up to one year, can be accessed through this program. All cases are screened by the probation department and referred to the designated program agency. The program provides linkages to services for substance abuse treatment, anger management, mentoring, individual and family counseling, mental health evaluations and more. AFY starts with immediate, homebased crisis intervention by a case manager to stabilize the family crisis, implement a Family Intervention Plan and link the family with community resources. Because many adolescents need someone closer to their age to guide them in the right direction, AFY has peer specialists who engage youth in positive recreational and educational activities, including both one-on-one and group activities. For young women, the H.E.R.S. (Helping Each other Reach Success) peer group focuses on making healthy choices. For young men, the Boys to Men group focuses on building strong character to improve life skills. AFY also conducts training sessions to empower parents to better handle their family’s specialized issues and needs. Screening unit: (631) 853-7889

Click here to view the b. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Website.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is the leading national organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide. 988

Click here to view the Suffolk County NY Government Website.

If your child needs more intensive mental health services than outpatient therapy alone, Children’s Single Point of Access can help. Preventative, intensive and residential services are available through a network of agencies in Suffolk County. (631) 853-8513

DASH is a 24/7 voluntary program for individuals in a crisis situation who are feeling overwhelmed due to substance use, mental illness and/or other life stressors. Th e program features a team of licensed professional experts who will conduct an assessment, develop a safety plan and, if necessary, recommend outpatient services or a higher level of care. DASH also features a crisis hotline providing telephone triage, clinical assessments and therapeutic support.

Hotline: 631-952-3333

Click here to view the Family Services League Website.

With over 60 social service programs in more than 20 locations and a committed staff and support personnel of approximately 700, Family Service League serves Long Island’s most vulnerable citizens. From seniors seeking companionship and purpose and the homeless seeking shelter and nourishment to those suffering from addiction and mental illness and families working hard to stay together, FSL will continue to help neighbors when they need it most. 631-427-3700

Click here to view the Long Island Crisis Center Website.

The Long Island Crisis Center provides free, high-quality, confidential and nonjudgmental programs and services to support and empower Long Islanders at critical times in their lives 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (516) 679-1111

Click here to view the Mather Hospital Website.

Mather offers a continuum of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services for both adolescents and adults. It is the only acute care hospital in Suffolk County with an adolescent psychiatric unit and an adolescent partial hospitalization program. (631) 476-2775

Team members will make home and/or community visit(s) to assess the situation. If indicated, they can provide short-term therapy, make a referral to a community agency or make arrangements for hospitalization. Workers will remain assigned to the case until the person is linked with an appropriate service or agency. (631) 952-3333

Click here to view the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Website.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (800) 273-8255

Click here to view the North Shore Youth Council Website.

North Shore Youth Council serves as a prevention model for the North Shore communities in developing antiviolence, drug and alcohol-free projects. This not-for profit agency is dedicated to helping youth and families cope in today’s changing world. Now offering on-site mental health services on the SWRHS campus. (631) 744-0207

Outreach’s outpatient services treat teen drug abuse through three fundamental counseling approaches – individual, group and family. They carefully select from support services such as vocational counseling and sober social field trips to enhance the program’s impact. Sessions address drug use, co-occurring problems, and life skills deficits. (631) 286-0700

Click here to view the Response of Suffolk County Crisis Center Website.

Response of Suffolk County’s mission is to provide callers in crisis or in need of support with unconditional acceptance, compassion and respect to lower anxiety and facilitate the coping skills they already have. Th e organization also helps callers capitalize on their strengths in the prevention of self-destructive behaviors or suicide, provides referrals and information about community programs and resources and works to heighten public awareness of suicide prevention through community education, outreach and training. (631) 751-7500 Conexion (631) 751-7423 Lunes a Viernes, 5-10 p.m

Click here to view the South Oaks Website.

The South Oaks Child and Adolescent Center of Excellence has extensive experience treating a diverse mix of acute behavioral, emotional and substance abuse problems (including co-occurring disorders). (631) 608-5610

Click here to view the Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program Website.

This Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program provides emergency psychiatric services to people in urgent need of psychiatric evaluation 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (631) 444-6050