The Jamaica Family Wellness Center
Service Provider
The Child Center of NY
Can This Service Be Accessed Virtually / Remotely?
Yes
Service Description
The Child Center of NY provides therapy and support to children and families struggling with a range of emotional and social difficulties. They offer culturally sensitive assessment and treatment/counseling services, including individual and group counseling for mental health and/or substance use disorder, random toxicology, anger management, trauma groups, domestic violence services, family counseling, DUI Program and vocational counseling. They also offer medication management and psychiatric evaluations (when applicable), by licensed social workers, psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurse practitioners. They provide licensed Integrated Outpatient Services to adolescents, adults, and loved ones of those struggling with addiction.

Lastly, The Child Center of NY serves as the Queens borough-wide provider of the Early Childhood Mental Health Network, a ThriveNYC initiative designed to provide mental health services and supports for families who have young children, ages 0–5, with mental health needs.

They have staff who speak two dozen languages who are ready to assist you in the language you speak. When you call the main clinic number (718-358-8288) you can listen to their options in English, Bengali, Chinese, or Spanish for assistance in reaching the services you need; you may leave a message in any language, and they will assist you in that language.

Medicaid and many third-party insurance plans are accepted. Fees for individuals without insurance are determined based on family income.
Insurance
No insurance needed, Medicaid / Public Insurance, Private insurance
Always Free?
No
Financial Aid
Sliding Scale
Service Focus
Various Concerns, Addiction / Substance Misuse, Anxiety, Attention Problems, Child Abuse or Neglect, Co-occurring Mental and Substance Use Disorders, Coping with COVID-19, Coping with Mental Health of Others, Coping with Race Related Stress / Trauma, Depression, Disruptive Behavior and/or Conduct Problems, Parenting, Stress, Trauma
Research-Supported Treatments
Currently Unknown
Age Groups Served
Adults, Young Adults, Adolescents / Teens, Children
Specialized Services for Gender Groups
No specialized services
Racial / Ethnic Groups Served
Asian / Pacific Islander
Specialized Services for LGBTQ+
No specialized services
Special Groups Served
Not applicable
Language
English, Spanish, Chinese, Creole, Russian
Access
Currently Unknown
Waitlist?
Yes there is a waitlist
Licensed Providers?
Yes
Eligible States
New York
Address
163-18 Jamaica Avenue, Second Floor
Jamaica, NY 11432
Phone Number
Date Last Updated
01/09/22