A little bit of history…

The Department of Urgent Services formed the Counseling and Orientation Program on October of 2000 to provide new immigrants with the opportunity to achieve better living standards.

Objectives:

The Program has three objectives:

·         Prevention: workshops, distribution of literature (posters, pamphlets, flyers, etc.), and information seminars with community leaders on topics such as domestic violence, sexuality, drugs, alcohol, etc.

·         Assistance: a team of bilingual health professionals attending the needs of the community through individual counseling and support groups.

·         Research and Development: assessing the characteristics and culture of the immigrant community to design and develop special programs.  

Problems attended:

·         Adapting to a new culture

·         Relationship with family and partners

·         Depression and stress

·         Alcohol and drug abuse

·         Domestic violence.

·         Others

Services offered:

·         Family and relationship counseling

·         Individual Counseling

·         Support Groups

·         Orientation and formation of prevention groups

·         Links to other organizations providing immigrant services

For more information or in case you need help, please call 212- 633 7108 X 24