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Please join one of our counseling or support groups.
Our counselors offer many support groups for people of all ages dealing with a variety of life's challenges. When you feel overwhelmed, just give us a call and make tomorrow a better day.
Family Center & HCBS Tuesday Night Parent Support Group*
RSVP required. Contact: (516) 485.5914
Who: For parents of children with an emotional disturbance to come together to socialize, support, and network.
When: Group meets every other Tuesday from 6:30- 8:30 pm
Where:
Eligibility: Caregivers of children ages 5- 18 who have a primary Mental Health diagnosis and reside in
* Childcare is provided to children between 5 and 18 years of age.
Family Center & HCBS Monday Night Parent Support Group*
RSVP required. Contact: (516)485.5914
Who: For caregivers of children who have both a Mental Health and an autism spectrum diagnosis
When: Group meets every other Monday from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Where:
Eligibility: Caregivers of children ages 5- 18 who have a primary Mental Health diagnosis and a secondary Autism Spectrum Diagnosis and reside in
* Childcare is provided to children between 5 and 18 years of age and skill building provided to children with a mental health and spectrum diagnosis.
Prevention/Family Support Team
RSVP required. Contact: (516) 485.4289
What: 8 session workshop in conjunction with the Nassau County District Attorney's (NCDA) office.
When: Group meets Wednesday nights from 6:00- 7:30 pm
Where:
Eligibility: Parents who attend the NCDA Council on Thought and Actions program or our Voc-Ed program.
Hempstead Prevention Services
RSVP required. Contact (516) 486.7200
What: 12-session parenting education support group to educate participants about the negative impact of drug and alcohol abuse and/or addiction on the family.
When: Group meets on Tuesday nights from 6:00 – 7:00 pm or Thursday afternoons from Noon – 1:00 pm
Where: 126 No.
Eligibility: Most participants have or have had addiction to alcohol and/or drugs; many have been referred by Child Protective Services, Department of Social Services or Family Court.
LICC Adolescent Girls Group
RSVP required. Contact: 516.437.6050 x 233
Who: For girls ages: 13-18
When: Tuesday: 6 - 7:30 pm weekly
Thursday: 6:30 - 7:30 pm weekly
Where: 510 Hempstead Tpke, 2nd floor,
LICC Adult/Medical Issues
RSVP required. Contact: 516.437.6050 x 233
Who: Adults with chronic illness and mental health diagnosis.
When: Tuesday 2:15 – 3:45 pm bi-weekly
Where: 510 Hempstead Tpke, 2nd floor,
Group is for adults, who have a chronic illness as well as a mental health diagnosis. Members share both medical and emotional issues in a supportive environment. Topics include living with diabetes, high blood pressure, liver and heart problems.
LICC Anxiety Group
RSVP required. Contact: 516.437.6050 x 233
What: 15 sessions
When: Monday: 7 – 8 pm weekly
Where: 510 Hempstead Tpke, 2nd floor,
The purpose of this group is to assist clients with learning how to control their excessive and/or unproductive worry/anxiety. The program is divided into 12 components. In each group, clients will learn specific skills that will build on the prior skills.
LICC Dual Recovery Groups
RSVP required. Contact: 516.437.6050 x 233
Who: Adults who are diagnosed with mental illness and chemical dependency.
When: Monday: 3 - 4 pm weekly
Tuesday: 3 – 4 pm weekly
Thursday: 3 – 4 pm weekly
Where: 510 Hempstead Tpke, 2nd floor,
This group includes adults who are diagnosed with mental illness and chemical dependency. We address harm reduction, symptoms of mental illness, coping with problems, relapse prevention and recovery. This group also offers a peer supported atmosphere where members can feel safe.
LICC Girls Group
RSVP required. Contact: 516.437.6050 x 233
Who: Girls ages: 9-12
When: Thursday: 6:30 – 7:30 pm weekly
Where: 510 Hempstead Tpke, 2nd floor,
LICC Mens Therapy Group
RSVP required. Contact: 516.437.6050 x 233
Who: Adult men
When: Thursday: 6 – 7 p.m. for 8 weeks
Where: 510 Hempstead Tpke, 2nd floor,
Mens Therapy Group will provide the opportunity for men to effectively discuss life issues in a safe environment. Men will be encouraged to share and process the identified topics. One goal of this group is to increase men’s comfort in discussing topics and issues that impacted their lives. Topics will include: effective communication, self-esteem, cultural diversity, family roles, boundaries and life changes.
LICC Wellness Self-Management Group
RSVP required. Contact: 516.437.6050 x 233
Who: Adults with chronic mental health issues
When: Wednesdays 12:15 – 1:15 pm
Where: 510 Hempstead Tpke, 2nd floor,
The WSM group is for adults with chronic mental health issues and meets on a weekly basis. The program focuses on learning about recovery, making the best use of your mental and physical health services, learning how mental and physical wellness support personal recovery, staying well by decreasing symptoms, learning how to manage stress, and to prevent a relapse of symptoms.
LICC Womens Therapy Group
RSVP required. Contact: 516.437.6050 x 233
Who: Adult women
When: Wednesday: 6:30 – 8:00 pm weekly, 9 month commitment
Where: 510 Hempstead Tpke, 2nd floor,
The womens group is for women who are trying to better manage their lives with their children, significant other, co-workers and friends. They learn to overcome depression and anxiety by developing healthy communication styles, enhancing self-esteem and coping with stressful situations. The work begins by understanding how their past effects their present followed by changes that will improve the quality of their lives.
LICC Women’s Issues
RSVP required. Contact: 516.437.6050 x 233
Who: Adult women
When: Wednesday: 1:15 - 2:25 pm weekly, 10 sessions
Where: 510 Hempstead Tpke, 2nd floor,
It is based on a commitment to achieve various goals in order reach a more satisfying level of emotional functioning and to prevent a regression to increased dysfunctional emotional symptoms. Group members participate by sharing experiences and coping styles, by identifying with aspects of each other’s lives, and by being able to give and receive support from one another.
LICC Mental Health Relapse Prevention
RSVP required. Contact: 516.437.6050 x 233
Who: Adults who suffer from chronic and severe mental health issues
When: Thursday: 2:45 – 3:45 pm – Open/Ongoing
Where: 510 Hempstead Tpke, 2nd floor,
The mental health relapse prevention group is an ongoing psychotherapy group for those who suffer from chronic and severe mental health issues. The group is designed for those who have demonstrated an ability to manage their symptoms effectively but now wish to work towards improving their quality of life. Group members participate by sharing their experiences and providing support from one another.
LICC Coping Skills Group
RSVP required. Contact: 516.437.6050 x 233
Who: Adults with chronic and severe mental health issues
When: Wednesday 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Where: 510 Hempstead Tpke, 2nd floor,
This coping skills group is an ongoing psychotherapy group for those who suffer from chronic and severe mental health issues. This group is designed for those who have demonstrated difficulty managing their symptoms effectively. This group provides members opportunities to identify ways they can prevent and/or cope with symptoms and problems.
LICC Adolescent Boys Group
RSVP required. Contact: 516.437.6050 x 233
Who: Boys, age 13-17 years
When: Monday 7 to 8 pm weekly
Where: 510 Hempstead Tpke, 2nd floor,
Focuses on boys who have had or have depressive symptoms with a CBT approach to learning coping skills, anger management, problem-solving, communication skills, etc. Also focuses on issues related to past trauma (abuse, witness to domestic violence) and conflicted relationships with family members, which all the members have these factors in common.
LICC Boys Group
RSVP required. Contact: 516.437.6050 x 233
Who: Boys age 8-11 years
When: Saturday 12pm to 1pm weekly
Where: 510 Hempstead Tpke, 2nd floor,
Focuses on socializing, developing supports around family issues (separation, divorce, history of family violence), school difficulties (peer interactions, learning, coping with criticism). Besides verbal interactions we will have role playing (skits), board games and writing activities.
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