The W.A.N.T.E.D. Project is an 8 week program for young men, ages 12 – 18 that focuses on the challenges of strengthening adolescent identity and self-esteem, areas with which many youth might struggle in a society where they may not feel highly values or understood. Pictured above Rev. Kymberley Clemons-Jones of the Valley Stream Presbyterian...Read More

Cedarhurst felt the earth move at Andrew J. Parise Park, for another amazing summer concert. Joey Arminio & The Family delivered a sterling musical and dance performance in tribute Carole King, one of the greatest performers and songwriters in pop culture. Their bold signature voices faithfully recreated her glorious sound leaving the crowd with memories...Read More

May is National Children’s Mental Health Awareness month. New Horizon Counseling Center has provided Forget-Me-Not Flower seeds at the Oceanside Library for parents and children to plant and enjoy while focusing on the importance of children’s behavioral health. Audrey Goodman, the center’s Community Relations Coordinator said they are trying to plant a seed so parents...Read More

The mental health service provider that took over operations at the former Peninsula Counseling Center in March is looking to expand the center’s reach and its impact in Nassau County, according to the facility’s new management. “We want to keep the community’s needs addressed, because if it were closed, it would be disastrous,” said Herrick...Read More

In the midst of a disturbing rise in heroin abuse and deaths on Long Island and across the nation, Supervisor Kate Murray announced the Town of Hempstead’s pledge to increase funding and support to local community groups that provide drug addiction counseling and related services for neighbors in need. In addition to Hempstead Town’s ongoing...Read More

Representatives from four Starbucks locations on the South Shore of Long Island visited The Meeting Place at the NHCC Valley Stream location to talk about the Starbucks company, employment opportunities and their personal experiences as general managers in the Green Acres, Merrick, Rockville Centre and the Sunrise Mall locations. They treated members of The Meeting Place to Starbucks...Read More

At the Rolling River Day Camp Spring Festival in April funds were raised for one month summer camp scholarships for five young NHCC clients. The scholarships are a wonderful annual gift that exposes young children to a sense of community, the opportunity to make new friends and experience many activities for the first time. NHCC volunteers worked a crafts table...Read More

By Micah Danney mdanney@liherald.com Peninsula Counseling Center in Valley Stream was acquired by New Horizon Counseling Center, a mental health service provider with established locations in Brooklyn and Queens. The change is management became official on Monday. “Our goal is to create a sustainable solution for mental health services for Nassau County,” said Herrick Lipton,...Read More

(NASSAU, NY) A solution for those seeking mental health services in Nassau. NHCC is one of the largest non-profit providers of community based mental health services in NYC, and is now extending their reach to residents of Nassau County. For over thirty years NHCC has been on the frontlines addressing the needs of New Yorkers coping...Read More