YMCA Counseling Service

Treatment Center, LCSW

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

3911 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312

OUR PHILOSOPHY

The YMCA's programs are based around several key beliefs, developed from our extensive history of treating and preventing alcoholism and substance abuse. While specific treatment plans will vary from client to client, there is a guiding principle that drives our services: We treat families. We maintain open communication with every involved person who is willing and able to offer support to our clients. From children, to high-risk teens, to persons in recovery, we serve not only the client themselves, but also the people around them - their parents, siblings, children and family members.

We address each client's unique situation.

At the YMCA we recognize that because no two individuals are the same, no single treatment method works for everyone. During our initial evaluation, we look at every aspect of a client's life, working to better understand the unique circumstances that underlie their problems. Our counselors "meet you where you're at," guiding each client to the best course of treatment for their current situation.

We draw on what works.

Because we are committed to providing the right care to the right person, our services are not based around a single treatment philosophy. Instead, we draw on over 25 years of experience with a wide range of clinical methodologies to develop plans that meet the specific needs and motivations of each client. Our diverse staff includes licensed social workers, licensed mental health counselors, credentialed alcohol and substance abuse counselors, a psychiatrist, nursing staff, and other trained advocates, some of whom have overcome their own struggles with addiction.

Call or Email YMCA Counseling Service now for a free 15 minute consultation - (718) 948-3232

Our Facility at a Glance

Available in-person

YMCA Counseling Service

3911 Richmond Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10312

(718) 948-3232

YMCA Counseling Service North Shore Branch

285 Vanderbilt Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10306

(718) 981-4382

We accept insurance

Our clients are children (6 to 10), preteens and teens

Let's Connect (718) 948-3232

Our Facility at a Glance

Available in-person

YMCA Counseling Service

3911 Richmond Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10312

(718) 948-3232

YMCA Counseling Service North Shore Branch

285 Vanderbilt Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10306

(718) 981-4382

We accept insurance

Our clients are children (6 to 10), preteens and teens

Finances

Fees

Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

1199SEIU
Aetna
Amerigroup
Beacon Health Options | Carelon
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cigna and Evernorth
ComPsych
EmblemHealth
GHI
Magellan
Medicaid
Oxford
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (718) 948-3232

YMCA Counseling Service

Treatment Center, LCSW

Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (718) 948-3232

YMCA Counseling Service

Treatment Center, LCSW

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today License: New York / 250811111
Certificate from OASAS 121111111 / 1981

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (718) 948-3232

YMCA Counseling Service

Treatment Center, LCSW

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (718) 948-3232

YMCA Counseling Service

Treatment Center, LCSW

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

Addiction
Alcohol Use
Anger Management
Behavioral Issues
Child
Chronic Relapse
Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Family Conflict
Medication Management
Parenting
Substance Use

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (718) 948-3232

YMCA Counseling Service

Treatment Center, LCSW

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (718) 948-3232

YMCA Counseling Service

Treatment Center, LCSW

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Family ,

Group

Programs and Services

Treatment Programs

Addiction
Drug Rehab
Dual Diagnosis
Intervention
Substance Use

Types of Therapy

12 Step Focused
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Eclectic
Existential
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Forensic Psychology
Gestalt
Humanistic
Interpersonal
Intervention
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Counseling
Play Therapy
Psychodynamic
Relational
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (718) 948-3232

YMCA Counseling Service

Treatment Center, LCSW

Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (718) 948-3232

YMCA Counseling Service

Treatment Center, LCSW

Groups

Adult Substance Abuse Treatment

Hosted by

Jacqueline Filis

Our Adult Services program helps chemically-dependent adults take the crucial first steps towards recovery. This not only means accepting their physiological or psychological dependency, but also facing the relationship problems, economic hardships, or personal insecurities that may have pushed them to use drugs or alcohol in the first place. It means facing life on life’s terms, accepting personal responsibility – and doing so clean and sober.

Expertise

Addiction

Dual Diagnosis

Substance Use

Age

Adults

Session Cost

up to $20

Location

South Shore YMCA Counseling Service

3911 Richmond Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10312

Email Jacqueline Filis about this group or call - (718) 948-3232

Young Adult Substance Abuse Treatment

Hosted by

Jacqueline Filis

The mission of our Adolescent Services program is to provide an environment that empowers young people to achieve a positive, productive, and drug-free lifestyle. Our program focuses on adolescents and young adults (ages 12-18) who we consider to be “at–risk” for developing a drug or alcohol problem, as well as those teens already struggling with drug and alcohol issues.

Expertise

Addiction

Drug Abuse

Dual Diagnosis

Age

Teen

Session Cost

up to $20

Location

South Shore YMCA Counseling Service

3911 Richmond Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10312

Email Jacqueline Filis about this group or call - (718) 948-3232

Little Steps - For Children

Hosted by

Jacqueline Filis

In 1989, the YMCA pioneered a program utilizing expressive art and play therapy, role playing, and other therapeutic techniques to address the special needs of children (ages 5-17) whose lives have been affected by a family member’s addiction. Little Steps offers a structured series of group activities where children learn to identify and change patterns of thinking, feeling, and behavior they have learned in response to their family addiction. Children learn that they are not the cause of their family substance use and that while they cannot control or cure it, we will help them to learn to cope.

Expertise

Child

Coping Skills

Family Conflict

Age

Children (6 to 10)

Session Cost

up to $20

Location

South Shore YMCA Counseling Service

3911 Richmond Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10312

Email Jacqueline Filis about this group or call - (718) 948-3232

Location

Primary Location

YMCA Counseling Service

3911 Richmond Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10312

(718) 948-3232

Email us

Our Website

Additional Location

YMCA Counseling Service North Shore Branch

285 Vanderbilt Avenue

Staten Island, NY 10306

(718) 981-4382

Nearby Areas

Cities

Staten Island, NY

Counties

Richmond

Zips

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YMCA Counseling Service

Treatment Center, LCSW

Call for a free consultation now - (718) 948-3232

YMCA Counseling Service

Treatment Center, LCSW

Last Modified: 29 Mar 2024