About
About Central Nassau Guidance and Counseling Integrated Counseling and Recov Svcs
CN Guidance is a long-established Nassau County, New York nonprofit specializing in mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Its Integrated Counseling and Recovery Services program at 950 South Oyster Bay Road in Hicksville is the agency’s primary outpatient hub for adults seeking help with addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. CN Guidance is designated as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), a federal model that requires integrated care across mental health, substance use, and primary-care coordination.
Clinically, the program offers outpatient services using cognitive behavioral therapy as a primary modality, with an emphasis on trauma-informed care and treatment of co-occurring disorders. CN Guidance operates a 24/7/365 Community Crisis Center, a Mobile Recovery Unit, day treatment, and Personalized Recovery-Oriented Services, so the Integrated Counseling and Recovery Services program is part of a wider continuum that includes residential services, care management, and patient navigation.
The agency is set up specifically for adults navigating the justice system: it runs jail-diversion programs through Mental Health Court and the Treatment Alternative to Prison Program, which makes it a frequent destination for court-ordered clients. It also operates ‘Bridging the Gap’ veteran services, supports seniors through Link-AGE, and runs young-adult and school-based behavioral health programs.
Financially, CN Guidance accepts Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, state insurance, self-pay, sliding-scale fees, and financial assistance. Services are offered in English. Prospective clients can call (516) 822-6111 or email We-Care@centralnassau.org to begin intake. Because this is an outpatient nonprofit rather than a residential rehab, clients receive scheduled counseling, group, and care-management services rather than on-site bed-based detox.
- Integrated counseling and recovery services model combining multiple treatment approaches
- Nassau County location providing accessible treatment for Long Island residents
- Specialized focus on drug addiction treatment programming
- Direct access via phone consultation at (516) 822-6111
- Comprehensive addiction treatment services at single Hicksville location