(HICKSVILLE, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) joined community leaders and his colleagues in government in Hicksville on Thursday, Nov. 14 at a ceremony celebrating the groundbreaking for CN Guidance and Counseling Services’ forthcoming Community Crisis Center.
Set to open in 2025, the Community Crisis Center is designed to provide 24-7 walk-in services and an alternative to hospitalization for vulnerable Long Islanders who are experiencing a mental health and/or substance abuse crisis. The CCC will work closely with police agencies, the “988” suicide prevention hotline, hospitals, and other service providers across Nassau and Suffolk Counties to help those in crisis address immediate needs. Upon completing a stay of up to 24 hours, individuals will be connected to ongoing care and an array of trusted resources.
“For more than half a century, CN Guidance and Counseling has distinguished itself by offering a comprehensive portfolio of lifesaving and life-enriching programs to Long Islanders, and this Community Crisis Center is an embodiment of their drive and passion for helping to place Long Islanders on the path to long-term recovery and wellness,” Deputy Minority Leader Drucker said. “This Center has tremendous potential to be a game-changer in the delivery of care for substance abuse and mental health crises, and I applaud CEO Jeffrey Friedman and his entire CN Guidance team for embarking upon this regionally significant undertaking.”