CGS FAMILY CENTER

At our Family Center bi-lingual mental health therapists work with caregivers and children to assess potential problems and explore solutions in order to create healthy, happy families and relationships.

THE NEED

• 400,000 children in foster care nationwide, 80% suffer from significant mental health issues; nearly 5 times the incidence in the general population

• Children and adults who live in poverty are at an increased risk of experiencing trauma

• Rate of mental illness is the highest among those whose family income is below the federal poverty level

OUR EXPERTS CAN HELP WITH

•  Depression

•  Anxiety

•  Anger Management

•  Behavioral issues at home or school

•  Sadness and other concerns

WE OFFER

•  Family, Individual & Group counseling

•  Supportive family services

•  Psychiatric assessments

•  Psychological assessments

•  Medication and health management

 Crises can and will affect everyone in the family —our approach is to work with the child, parent or caregiver to resolve issues collaboratively.

ADDRESS & HOURS OF OPERATION

1990 Westchester Avenue
1st & 2nd Floors
Bronx, NY 10462
Tel: (718) 792-9937, Ext. 221
Fax: (718) 430-9803
Email inquiries: info@catholicguardian.org

Monday to Friday
9:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday:
9:00am - 1:00pm
Closed Sunday

DIRECTIONS

Subway
SUBWAY: #6 to Parkchester Ave.
Bus:
BUS: Bx4, Bx4A, BxM6, Bx36