Johnny’s Garage

Johnny’s Garage

Roslyn Heights, NY, May 10, 2017What’s your favorite room in your home? For some, it may be difficult to choose just one. But John Grillo, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center’s former board president, says there’s no doubt which room his father Johnny would have chosen: the garage!

In honor of his father’s memory, John Grillo, in addition to contributing and helping to raise funds for the renovation of the Guidance Center’s garage, made a separate significant gift to officially name it “Johnny’s Garage.”

On May 8, several staff, clients and community members joined together to dedicate the garage to the senior Grillo, whom his son describes with great affection. “Johnny’s Garage is dedicated to my father, a man who was always fixing something.  He was military trained during WWII as an aircraft and auto mechanic, but was equally comfortable around anything with an engine.  It made absolutely no difference whether it was manufactured in 1925 or 1999.  He was truly a mechanic’s mechanic with an unrestrained passion to repair things….anything.”

Grillo shared his experiences watching his father working on a 1957 Jaguar XK-120, which hadn’t run in more than 15 years: “He charged the battery, removed and replaced the spark plugs, installed a new set of points, a new condenser and rotor, drained and changed the oil and oil filter, checked the spark, adjusted the timing, cleaned out some very gunked up carburetors, sprayed some Marvel Mystery oil in the cylinders, turned the engine over, and then vroom…..five hours later this classic car was running like a top.”

He proudly noted that his father was happy to help anyone in need. “All of our friends, neighbors and relatives knew that if they had a problem, just go see Johnny Grillo and he’d fix it. I think his confidence and belief in himself was the major ingredient in his magnificent tool bag.”

Also that evening, the garage was “christened” by the Guidance Center’s Parent Support Group, where clients utilized the garage as a painting studio and created vibrant canvases of sunflowers.

“We’re so grateful to John Grillo for his longtime support of the Guidance Center,” said Executive Director Andrew Malekoff. “John is clearly like his Dad in that when there is a need, he’s right there to help provide a solution. His service to our mission has been unwavering.”

Guidance Center Raises Over $63,000 at Spring Luncheon

Guidance Center Raises Over $63,000 at Spring Luncheon

Roslyn Heights, NY, April 28, 2017On April 27,  North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center held its Annual Spring Luncheon at Glen Head Country Club, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Cynthia Pizzulli, a renowned psychotherapist, lecturer and adolescent parenting expert. The event was attended by 200 people and made more than $63,000 to support the important work of the Guidance Center.

Guests began the day playing Mahjong and Canasta and then shopped at the event’s many boutiques, featuring some of Long Island’s trendiest and most charitable small business owners. Fine Jewelry, housewares, and designer purses were just some of the many items for sale.

At the delicious luncheon buffet, attendees were riveted by Dr. Pizzulli who spoke about the pros and cons of social media for teens. “I have good news,” said Dr. Pizzulli. “Your tweens and teens are not doomed because they use social media. The key is to teach them healthy boundaries, so they don’t act impulsively and post anything too personal or inappropriate.”

Dr. Pizzulli was introduced by Jaci Clement, who moderated the discussion following Dr. Pizzulli’s presentation.

Clement is a media expert with more than 20 years of experience in the communications industry. She is executive director of the Fair Media Council, a New York metro area media watch organization. In supporting our message of removing stigma, Clement said, “The more we can do to raise awareness of mental illness, the faster we can retire the stigmas associated with it and people can get the help they need and deserve. The Guidance Center has built an exceptional legacy of caring for this community, and that’s something that can only be accomplished when the people involved are pure of heart and steadfast in spirit.”

Andrew Malekoff, Executive Director of the Guidance Center, said, “I was very impressed with Dr. Pizzulli’s presentation and also the questions from the audience. We all need to be aware of both the benefits and dangers to our children and teens of social media, and she provided excellent guidance to help parents navigate this new world.”

The event was a huge success due in part to the support of some very generous sponsors including: Jill Berman, Amy Cantor, Rita Castagna, Ruth Fortunoff Cooper, Flushing Bank, Joan Grant, iThrive, Klipper Family Foundation, Jack & Dorothy Kupferberg Family Foundation, Andrea Leeds, Marion & Irving Levine, Power Travel, Raich Ende Malter & Co. LLP, Cynthia Rubinberg, Alexis Siegel, Signature Bank, South Oaks Hospital, Lisa Strauss, Baker Tilly and Carol & Arnold Wolowitz Foundation.

About Us:

As the preeminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) and their families. Our highly trained staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, vocational rehabilitation counselors and

other mental health professionals lead the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy. The Guidance Center helps children and families address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental delays; bullying; teen pregnancy; sexual abuse; teen drug and alcohol abuse; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. For more than 60 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay. For more information about the Guidance Center, visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or call (516) 626-1971.

Social Media and Parenting Expert to Speak At Guidance Center Luncheon

Roslyn Heights, NY, April 20, 2017On April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center will be holding its Annual Spring Luncheon at Glen Head Country Club. Our keynote speaker is Dr. Cynthia Pizzulli, LCSW, PhD, who will offer wonderful insights about social media and its effects on our children today. Dr. Pizzulli is a renowned psychotherapist, lecturer and adolescent parenting expert. She will present The Reasons Why Social Media is Not the Problem You Think It Is. She will dispel the myths about social media being the cause of mental health problems among today’s youth; define the actual causes of emotional distress experienced by tweens/teens in this electronic age; and identify some tools parents can use to encourage healthy adolescent development.

The Luncheon will open with Mahjong, Canasta, and Bridge.  Then it will transition to a delicious luncheon buffet and most informative and engaging presentation by Dr. Pizzulli.  Throughout, we will feature shopping boutiques from some of Long Island’s trendiest and most charitable small business owners. There will also be plenty of opportunities to participate in raffles for luxury prizes.

After Dr. Pizzulli’s presentation, she will be interviewed by Jaci Clement, a media expert with more than 20 years of experience in the communications industry. She is executive director of the Fair Media Council, a New York metro area media watch organization. Ms. Clement speaks around the country on the importance of being a media savvy consumer. She has created a media literacy program and brought it into the classroom, believing strongly that news literacy and literacy skills must develop simultaneously to enhance children’s deductive reasoning and critical thinking abilities.

Registration is now open and sponsorships are available by visiting our website, www.northshorechildguidance.org or calling 516-626-1971, ext. 309.

About Us:

As the pre-eminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) and their families. Our highly trained staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, vocational rehabilitation counselors and other mental health professionals lead the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy. The Guidance Center helps children and families address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental delays; bullying; teen pregnancy; sexual abuse; teen drug and alcohol abuse; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. For more than 60 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay. For more information about the Guidance Center, visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or call (516) 626-1971.

Guidance Center Associate Executive Director Honored by NY State

Guidance Center Associate Executive Director Honored by NY State

Regina Barros-Rivera designated as leader who is

“Great In Our State” in children’s mental health

Roslyn Heights, NY, April 13, 2017 North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is pleased to announce that Regina Barros-Rivera, our Associate Executive Director, has been chosen to be honored at the 2017 “What’s Great in Our State—A Celebration of Children’s Mental Health Awareness” reception for her leadership role in the organization. She will be presented with the award on Tuesday, May 2nd, from 2-4:30 pm at the Huxley Auditorium in the New York State Museum in Albany.

The award is very competitive. Only three individual honorees and two programs are selected statewide for successfully addressing the issues of children’s mental health, including successful intervention on behalf of children and their families.

According to Andrew Malekoff, Executive Director and CEO of the Guidance Center, Ms. Barros-Rivera’s contribution to the organization is critical to the Center’s success. “We count on Regina’s leadership in the overall clinical operation, from providing direct care to families to creating innovative programs that have healed thousands of children, teens and families,” he says. “One of her many contributions is the Latina Girls Project, which Regina created as a result of the high incidence of suicide among this population. With the Latina Girls Project, these girls and their families are given the social, emotional and psychological support they need in a bicultural and bilingual context. This program has saved lives and staked hopeful paths for these girls.”

“I am honored to be part of an organization that supports services to children and families in dire need who have limited access to comprehensive quality-of-care clinical services,” says Barros-Rivera. “Alone we cannot provide the much needed care for our children and families but as part of a collaborative of caregivers and the community, we can take on challenges that will give our children and families emotional safety and stability.”

About Us:

As the preeminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) and their families. Our highly trained staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, vocational rehabilitation counselors and other mental health professionals lead the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy. The Guidance Center helps children and families address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental

delays; bullying; teen pregnancy; sexual abuse; teen drug and alcohol abuse; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. For more than 60 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay. For more information about the Guidance Center, visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or call (516) 626-1971.

Run-D.M.C. Founder Darryl McDaniels Inspires Teens at Guidance Center Event

Run-D.M.C. Founder Darryl McDaniels Inspires Teens at Guidance Center Event

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Run-D.M.C. Founder Darryl McDaniels Inspires Teens at Guidance Center Event

Roslyn Heights, NY, March 13, 2017 North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center’s Leeds Place was hip hop heaven last Thursday as Darryl McDaniels, the founder of Run-D.M.C., inspired a roomful of teens and adults with his stories of personal adversity and ultimate triumph. 

“Darryl is a hip hop pioneer, a rap poet and an inspiring prophet,” said Andrew Malekoff, Executive Director of the Guidance Center. “The packed house got to experience all the sides of this remarkable man in a two-hour tour-de-force in which he taught us about the history of hip hop, delighted us performing rap, and moved us with intimate stories of resiliency. The audience gave him a standing ovation, which he richly deserved.” 

Darryl McDaniels with Guidance Center Executive Director Andrew Malekoff

Darryl McDaniels with Guidance Center Executive Director Andrew Malekoff

In his talk, McDaniels encouraged the young people in the audience with the transcendent and core messages of hip hop: “Always be open to doing something different. It could change your life.”

McDaniels shared not only the story of his rise to fame and fortune but his personal struggles, which included a battle with severe depression and substance abuse. “I’m no better than anyone of you sitting here,” he said. “No matter what you are battling, you can beat it. And no matter what your passion is, be it music or art or science or law or medicine, go for your dreams. Everything needed to change the world is inside you. Education is your deliverance!” 

“I truly believe that Darryl’s honest, uplifting talk has changed the lives of the young people in the audience,” said Malekoff. “He spoke from the heart, and his message came across loud and clear as he told the teens ‘Anything you can dream, you can do!’”

About Us:

As the pre-eminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) and their families. Our highly trained staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, vocational rehabilitation counselors and other mental health professionals lead the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy. The Guidance Center helps children and families address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental delays; bullying; teen pregnancy; sexual abuse; teen drug and alcohol abuse; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. For more than 60 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay. For more information about the Guidance Center, visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or call (516) 626-1971.

Bassett Furniture Transforms Guidance Center Waiting Room in “Make(over) a Difference”

Roslyn Heights, NY, March 13, 2017 North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is pleased to announce that on March 9, 2017, Bassett Furniture donated nearly $10,000 worth of furnishings to completely makeover our Roslyn Heights headquarters waiting room, where children and families spend time while at the Guidance Center.

“The room is absolutely beautiful,” said Andrew Malekoff, Executive Director of the Guidance Center. “It is a warm and comforting space, and it will make our visitors and clients feel welcomed and relaxed. It’s especially great for youngsters, who can play with all the toys and read books on the comfortable sofa. We are so grateful to the people at Bassett Furniture for choosing us as part of their Make(over) a Difference initiative, which shows that they care about the communities they serve.”

“Bassett Furniture is incredibly proud to be a member of the Westbury community and is committed to supporting the businesses and organizations in this area,” said Anthony Lear, Store Manager of the Garden City Bassett Home Furnishings store. “After learning about the positive impact the North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center has on children and families in this community, we knew we wanted to help this deserving organization. We were excited to donate nearly $10,000 worth of furniture and a room makeover to the waiting room of the Guidance Center, the first place a family visits when seeking help, to provide a comfortable and welcoming area for those who visit the Center. We believe that a great makeover can bring smiles, comfort, and encouragement for those who most need it.”

About Us:

As the pre-eminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) and their families. Our highly trained staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, vocational rehabilitation counselors and other mental health professionals lead the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy. The Guidance Center helps children and families address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental delays; bullying; teen pregnancy; sexual abuse; teen drug and alcohol abuse; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. For more than 60 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay. For more information about the Guidance Center, visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or call (516) 626-1971.

About Bassett Furniture: Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:BSET) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high quality, mid-priced home furnishings. For more than a century, the name Bassett has defined quality without compromise, and today stands as one of America’s most iconic furniture brands. It all began in the late 1800s in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains northwest of Martinsville, Virginia. Today, Bassett remains committed to the early principles of the company: that high quality, stylish furniture should be available to everyone at an affordable price. With 90 company and licensee-owned stores, Bassett has leveraged its strong brand name in furniture into a network of corporate and licensed stores that focus on providing consumers with a friendly environment for buying furniture and accessories. For more information, visit www.bassettfurniture.com.

Neiman Marcus Staff Mentors Guidance Center Clients

Neiman Marcus Staff Mentors Guidance Center Clients

Also donates $2,000 to our Nature Nursery

Roslyn Heights, NY, March 6, 2017 North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center and Neiman Marcus teamed up on Friday, Feb. 24, for a luncheon and makeover event that was educational and lots of fun for nearly 20 of our teen girl clients. The girls, along with staff from the Guidance Center, were treated to a wonderful lunch as five employees of Neiman Marcus and one from Estee Lauder shared their inspirational stories that described their career paths.

The teens, along with several staff and board members from the Guidance Center, were welcomed to the lovely café at Neiman Marcus by Doris Wilshere, the store’s Vice President and General Manager, who told the girls, “Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you can’t fulfill your dreams. You can accomplish anything!”

The concept for the mentoring initiative came from the Business Advisory Committee of the Guidance Center, which includes Board Member Linda Ugenti, who was instrumental in coordinating the effort at Neiman Marcus and was one of the six mentors at the luncheon.

“Helping children is Neiman Marcus’s top priority, so connecting them in this mentoring program with the Guidance Center was a natural,” said Ugenti, who is a selling associate at Neiman Marcus and a long-time board member of the Guidance Center.

Neiman Marcus also made a generous donation of $2,000 toward art supplies for our new Nature Nursery, located at our Marks Family Right From the Start 0-3+ Center in Manhasset, which will come in handy when our younger clients begin using the Nature Nursery in the Spring.

“Goodwill and supporting the communities surrounding our stores are two of the guiding principles of Neiman Marcus,” said Wilshere. “It was with those principles in mind that we were honored to partner with the Guidance Center. The mentorship luncheon was an amazing success. We look forward to continuing our community involvement and charitable efforts on Long Island and partnering again with the Guidance Center.”

“We are so grateful to the Neiman Marcus staff for hosting this mentoring partnership,” said Regina Barros-Rivera, Associate Executive Director at the Guidance Center. “Hearing the stories of success of the six mentors was very motivating for them, and they also had a terrific time getting their makeovers at the Estee Lauder counter.”

Executive Director Andrew Malekoff added, “We look forward to continuing and expanding this partnership with the gracious and caring staff at Neiman Marcus.”

About Us:

As the pre-eminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) and their families. Our highly trained staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, vocational rehabilitation counselors and other mental health professionals lead the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy. The Guidance Center helps children and families address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental delays; bullying; teen pregnancy; sexual abuse; teen drug and alcohol abuse; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. For more than 60 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay. For more information about the Guidance Center, visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or call (516) 626-1971.

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Bassett Furniture to Donate Nearly $10,000 Worth of Furniture to North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center in Roslyn Heights

MEDIA ALERT:

Bassett Furniture to Donate Nearly $10,000 Worth of Furniture to North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center in Roslyn Heights

What:   Bassett Furniture will have the privilege of unloading a delivery truck filled with nearly $10,000 worth of donated furniture at the North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, a not-for-profit children’s mental health agency dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children and their families.

            Bassett Furniture will be sprucing up the waiting room of the Guidance Center to provide a comfortable and welcoming area for the families who visit the Center. Bassett Furniture selected the North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center for this donation because of the positive impact the organization has on the local community. The Guidance Center provides various mental health and substance abuse counseling services, as well as advocacy and care coordination services, to help improve the lives of the children and families it serves.

Who:   North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center staff and board members; Bassett Furniture employees and executives

When:  Thursday, March 9, 2017. Delivery is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. with interviews and unloading photo/video opportunities to follow.

Where: 480 Old Westbury Road, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577

Why:     This is Bassett’s eighteenth such donation and delivery since October 2013 and is part of the company’s Make(over) a Difference initiative that creates fresh living spaces for organizations that serve the communities in which Bassett operates. The local Bassett Furniture store located at 950 Old Country Road, Garden City, NY 11530 is celebrating the grand opening of its new store. Store hours are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday – Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

For more than 60 years, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter its doors, regardless of their ability to pay. The Guidance Center’s staff includes professional child specialists in psychiatry, psychology, psychiatric social work, mental health counseling, alcohol and drug counseling and vocational rehabilitation, as well as a unique team of family advocates.

About Bassett Furniture: Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:BSET) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high quality, mid-priced home furnishings. For more than a century, the name Bassett has defined quality without compromise, and today stands as one of America’s most iconic furniture brands. It all began in the late 1800s in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains northwest of Martinsville, Virginia. Today, Bassett remains committed to the early principles of the company: that high quality, stylish furniture should be available to everyone at an affordable price. With 90 company and licensee-owned stores, Bassett has leveraged its strong brand name in furniture into a network of corporate and licensed stores that focus on providing consumers with a friendly environment for buying furniture and accessories. For more information, visit www.bassettfurniture.com.

Guidance Center Director Honored by National Council of Negro Women

Guidance Center Director Honored by National Council of Negro Women

Roslyn Heights, NY, Feb. 23, 2017 — North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is proud to announce that Dr. Nellie Taylor-Walthrust, the Director of The Leeds Place, one of the Guidance Center’s three main sites, was honored by the Long Island Cross County Section of the National Council of Negro Women on February 11, 2017 at the Garden City Hotel.

She was recognized for exemplary community and professional service working with children and families that have been impacted by substance abuse.

“Dr. Taylor-Walthrust is one of the leading forces at the Guidance Center in creating and overseeing many life-saving programs, including our drug and alcohol treatment and prevention services for children, teenagers and their families,” said Andrew Malekoff, Executive Director of the Guidance Center. “She is an invaluable member of our staff and a great role model for her community.”

The National Council of Negro Women was established in 1936 by the great African-American educator and women’s advocate Mary McLeod Bethune to educate and empower African American women in their struggle to combat adversity and poverty in underserved communities.

The mission of the National Council of Negro Women is to lead, develop and advocate for women of African descent as they support their families and communities while making a lasting contribution for the integration of all people, regardless of race, creed or national origin.  NCNW fulfills its mission through services and programs on issues such as health, education and economic empowerment to unite African American communities. The organization operates through approximately 200 community-based sections in 31 states with more than 25,000 members.

About Us:

As the pre-eminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) and their families. Our highly trained staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, vocational rehabilitation counselors and other mental health professionals lead the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy. The Guidance Center helps children and families address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental delays; bullying; teen pregnancy; sexual abuse; teen drug and alcohol abuse; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. For more than 60 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay. For more information about the Guidance Center, visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or call (516) 626-1971.

Old Westbury Country Club Ladies Luncheon Donates Goods To North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center

Roslyn Heights, NY, September 27, 2016 — Earlier this month, Old Westbury Country Club hosted its annual Ladies Closing Luncheon. Over 100 attendees enjoyed their last official rounds of golf and tennis for the season, followed by an elaborate buffet of epicurean delights. To celebrate the occasion, the Ladies Activity Board chose the theme, “You Don’t Know How Lucky You Are!” and opted to give back to the community by donating much-needed items to a local social service organization. Committee co-chairs Laurie Beigel and Jill Kolodny, together with Linda Schulman, President of the Ladies Activity Board, designated North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center as the recipient of the clothing, books, and school supplies that were creatively packaged to form the Luncheon’s centerpieces. North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is the leading community-based non-profit specialty children’s mental health center on Long Island.

Dr. Nellie Taylor-Walthrust, Director of The Leeds Place at North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, said “We are so fortunate to be the recipients of the generosity and thoughtfulness of the Ladies of Old Westbury Country Club. These wonderful gifts are truly needed and will be greatly appreciated by our clients. Among the programs that will be receiving these gifts are our Good Beginnings for Babies program, which offers support, counseling, advocacy, and education to pregnant and parenting teens.”

About Us:
As the pre-eminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) and their families. Our highly trained staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, vocational rehabilitation counselors and other mental health professionals lead the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy. The Guidance Center helps children and families address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental delays; bullying; teen pregnancy; sexual abuse; teen drug and alcohol abuse; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. For more than 60 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay. For more information about the Guidance Center, visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or call (516) 626-1971.

Pictured: One of the many beautiful centerpieces put together for children served by North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center.

Roslyn Boutique Hosts Day Of Philanthropy To Benefit The Guidance Center

Roslyn Heights, NY, September 14, 2016 — Transitions Boutique in Roslyn will host a “Day of Philanthropy” to benefit North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center on Thursday, September 29th. The contemporary boutique offers fashions for women of all ages.

Twenty percent of all sales on the 29th will be donated directly to the Guidance Center, in support of its comprehensive mental health services for children and families. As an additional incentive, all shoppers will receive a $25 gift card with each purchase.
 
“We are thrilled to be giving back to an agency doing such important work in our community, and to offer that same opportunity to our customers,” said Leslie Cohen, Transitions’ co-owner. “We’ve been in the fashion business for over 30 years and look forward to styling Long Island’s ladies on the 29th.”

For more information, please contact the Guidance Center’s Event Coordinator, Diana Martin, at (516) 626-1971 ext. 377 or dmartin@northshorechildguidance.org.

About Us:
As the pre-eminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) and their families. Our highly trained staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, vocational rehabilitation counselors and other mental health professionals lead the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy. The Guidance Center helps children and families address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental delays; bullying; teen pregnancy; sexual abuse; teen drug and alcohol abuse; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. For more than 60 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay. For more information about the Guidance Center, visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or call (516) 626-1971.

Guidance Center Hosts Benefit For Family Court Children’s Center

Roslyn Heights, NY, September 6, 2016 — North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center will host a benefit for its Children’s Center at Nassau County Family Court on Tuesday, September 20th at Tesoro’s Ristorante, located at 967 Old Country Road in Westbury. The event will be held from 5:30-8:30 PM.

The Children’s Center provides child care and early learning opportunities to more than 1,400 children annually, ages six weeks to twelve years, while their parents or guardians are in court.
 
The event, co-chaired by Robert C. Mangi, Esq. and John M. Zenir, Esq., P.C., is sponsored by Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara & Wolf, LLP, Gassman Baiamonte Betts, PC, The Law Office of John M. Zenir, Esq., P.C., and Mangi & Graham LLP.

Tickets, priced at $125 per person, include cocktails and a buffet. For more information or to register, please contact the Guidance Center’s Event Coordinator, Diana Martin, at (516) 626-1971 ext. 377 or dmartin@northshorechildguidance.org.

About Us:
As the pre-eminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) and their families. Our highly trained staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, vocational rehabilitation counselors and other mental health professionals lead the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy. The Guidance Center helps children and families address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental delays; bullying; teen pregnancy; sexual abuse; teen drug and alcohol abuse; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. For more than 60 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay. For more information about the Guidance Center, visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or call (516) 626-1971.

Equinox Partners With Local Charity For Ladies Night Out

Equinox Partners With Local Charity For Ladies Night Out

Roslyn Heights, NY, August 1, 2016 North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center (NSC&FGC) held its 3rd Annual Ladies Night Out event Thursday evening.  For the past three summers, NSC&FGC’s Business Advisory Council has partnered with Equinox, located at 90 Northern Blvd, Greenvale, to deliver a variety of spa and beauty services and raffle opportunities to the women of our local communities to raise awareness of the programs and services of the Guidance Center.

More than 40 women attended the event, which raised in excess of $2000 to support children’s mental health and eradicate stigma.  Attendees were treated to hand and chair massages.  Long Island makeup artists Rebelle with a Gloss provided makeovers, while Huntington salon Salone di Bianca provided blow-outs and hair styling. Guests savored delicious small bites from Wat Chu Wan Wonton and sipped wine while they mingled.  “The Guidance Center is so grateful to the staff at Equinox for their ongoing partnership and to the women in the community for their support of our mental health services for children and families,” said Board member Jo-Ellen Hazan, in her welcoming remarks.

About Us:

As the pre-eminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) and their families. Our highly trained staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, vocational rehabilitation counselors and other mental health professionals lead the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy. The Guidance Center helps children and families address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental delays; bullying; teen pregnancy; sexual abuse; teen drug and alcohol abuse; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. For more than 60 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay. For more information about the Guidance Center, visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or call (516) 626-1971.

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NSC&FGC Board Member, Matilde Broder, receiving a makeover from Rebelle with a Gloss makeup artist, Jenn Reardon.

 

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Event participants trying their luck for exciting raffle prizes.

 

Manhasset Community Fund Supports Children’s Mental Health Services

Manhasset Community Fund Supports Children’s Mental Health Services

Roslyn Heights, NY, July 13, 2016 North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center (NSC&FGC) has received a $4,000 grant from the Manhasset Community Fund (MCF) to further its core children’s mental health programming. MCF has a proud history of supporting local programs that are making a difference in the lives of Manhasset residents. NSC&FGC has been providing services to Manhasset, its surrounding communities, and all of Nassau County for more than 63 years, and has been a humble recipient of the Fund’s generosity for many years. The Guidance Center is a state-wide leader in children’s mental health service delivery – therapeutic, supportive, and educational services.

The agency will be allocating MCF’s funding to the ongoing expansion of its triage, emergency, and high-risk services. There has been a dramatic increase in psychiatric emergencies referred to The Guidance Center due to several factors: (1) inpatient hospitalization stays have shortened and are more difficult to access, (2) availability of inpatient and day treatment beds for children and youth have declined, (3) fewer agencies and private practitioners are readily available to respond, and (4) emergency room visits have become more time consuming and emotionally hazardous. “There is a clear and present need for a community-based service that rapidly responds to emergencies and works toward stabilization,” said Andrew Malekoff, LCSW, CASAC, Executive Director of NSG&FGC.

 

About Us:

As the pre-eminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) and their families. Our highly trained staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, vocational rehabilitation counselors and other mental health professionals lead the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy. The Guidance Center helps children and families address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental delays; bullying; teen pregnancy; sexual abuse; teen drug and alcohol abuse; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. For more than 60 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay. For more information about the Guidance Center, visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or call (516) 626-1971.

Andrew Malekoff, executive director and CEO of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center. Photo credit: Jason Green

Andrew Malekoff, executive director and CEO of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center. Photo credit: Jason Green

Guidance Center’s Dancing With Our Stars Gala a Huge Success

Guidance Center’s Dancing With Our Stars Gala a Huge Success

They Could Have Danced All Night—And They Did!

Guidance Center’s Dancing With Our Stars Gala a Huge Success

Roslyn Heights, NY—North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is proud to announce that our Annual Gala, Dancing With Our Stars, raised $420,000 to support the Guidance Center’s work to restore and strengthen the emotional health and well-being of children and families on Long Island.

“I’m so proud to play a role in supporting the amazing work of the Guidance Center,” said Sunny Hostin, CNN’s Legal Analyst and the honoree at the event, which was held at the Garden City Hotel and attended by 311 people. “Because of their dedicated staff and innovative programs, children and families in crisis are getting the help they need, regardless of their ability to pay. It’s no exaggeration to say the Guidance Center is saving lives.”

This year’s dancers wowed the crowd with their deft footwork, clearly the result of many hours of training. Our Dancing Stars were six of Long Island’s finest business leaders and Guidance Center supporters: Frank Castagna, Castagna Realty; Charles Chan, Harvest International; Wayne Grossé, Bethpage Federal Credit Union; Jo-Ellen Hazan, Past President, the Guidance Center; Tracey Kupferberg, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty; and Sandra Schoenbart, Sandra K., Inc. Sales/Marketing.

The Guidance Center’s newest board member, Charles Chan, delighted the audience with his lively performance to the classic “Singin’ In the Rain. “I want to thank all the participating dancers for the grueling hard work and enduring sacrifice of their leisure time to put together a show we all would be proud of for a great cause—an experience and unforgettable moments that will last a lifetime!” he said.

The Guidance Center would also like to thank our Emcee, Sports Announcer/Author Len Berman, and Live Auctioneer Bernadette Castro. The evening’s co-chairs were Chris and Jack Bransfield and Andrea and Michael Leeds.

“Our annual benefit for children’s mental health was a terrific night,” said Andrew Malekoff, Guidance Center Executive Director/CEO. “The evening was filled with good spirits, great fun and strong support for our mission to serve those in need of care for mental health and substance abuse challenges.”

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Captions: All our Dancing Stars: (second from left): Frank Castagna, Jo-Ellen Hazen, Charles Chan, Tracey Kupferberg and her dance partner, Sandra Schoenbart, Wayne Grossé and his dancing partner.

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Frank Castagna and Guidance Center board member Jo-Ellen Hazen

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About Us:

As the pre-eminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) and their families. Our highly trained staff of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, vocational rehabilitation counselors and other mental health professionals lead the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy. The Guidance Center helps children and families address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental delays; bullying; teen pregnancy; sexual abuse; teen drug and alcohol abuse; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. For more than 60 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay. For more information about the Guidance Center, visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or call (516) 626-1971, ext. 320.

Entrée Boutique Supports North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center

Helping others is always in fashion, and that’s why Entrée Boutique in Port Washington is hosting a special shopping weekend to benefit The Children’s Center at Nassau County Family Court, a program of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center.

The kick-off event will be on Thursday, October 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with wine and light refreshments at Entrée Boutique, located at 11 Main Street in Port Washington, one of Long Island’s most charming Gold Coast villages. Weekend shopping hours are Friday and Saturday, October 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, October 11 from noon to 5 p.m.

The Children’s Center provides a safe and enriching environment for children ages 6 months to 12 years on-site at the Nassau County Family Court while parents are involved in court business.

About Entrée Boutique:

Entrée Boutique is a go-to shopping destination filled with the most current young designers and must-have accessories, all thoughtfully curated with the chic, modern woman in mind. Noted in Long Island Newsday as having the best customer service, Entrée’s owners are committed to staying ahead of the fashion curve and providing an individualized shopping experience.

Whole Foods Market Supports North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center

Whole Foods Market Supports North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center was the beneficiary of 5% Day at Whole Foods Market in Manhasset on June 24. Whole Foods made a donation of more than $5,000 to support the many programs and services of the organization, the leading children’s mental health agency on Long Island.

Through Community Giving Days (otherwise known as 5% Days), Whole Foods Market supports the local causes that are important to their shoppers and neighbors. Five percent of one day’s net sales is donated to a local nonprofit or educational organization. North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center was the selected charity for the most recent Community Giving Day in Manhasset.

 

Whole Foods Market Supports North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center Hosts Gala

Every year, it is more fun and more and more exciting and so for the fifth year in a row, the theme of the Guidance Center’s annual gala will be Dancing With Our Stars. This year’s event will take place on November 6 at the Garden City Hotel.

This year’s line-up is incredible:

Honoree Sunny Hostin, Legal Analyst at CNN;Emcee Len Berman, Sports Announcer/Author; Live Auctioneer Bernadette Castro; and six of Long Island’s movers and shakers as the Dancing Stars: Frank Castagna, Castagna Realty;Charles Chan, Harvest International; Wayne Grossé, Bethpage Federal Credit Union; Jo-Ellen Hazan, Past President, the Guidance Center; Tracey Kupferberg, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty; and Sandra Schoenbart, Sandra K., Inc. Sales/Marketing.

The evening’s co-chairs are Chris & Jack Bransfield and Andrea & Michael Leeds.

Guests will enjoy a wonderful evening of dinner and dancing to a live band, with a raffle, silent and live auctions. All proceeds will benefit the Guidance Center. To learn more about becoming a sponsor or an underwriter, placing a journal ad, or purchasing tickets, please visit www.northshorechildguidance.org/events/html, call 516 626-1971 ext. 337 or email: development@northshorchildguidance.org

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center’s “Ladies Night Out” a Huge Success

On Wednesday evening, July 15, the Business Advisory Council of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center hosted the second annual “Ladies Night Out at the Equinox.”

More than 65 women enjoyed a great night of spin, aerobics and yoga followed by a host of activities: blowouts, manicures, makeup tips and facials, plus a raffle and refreshments.

The Event raised $2,500 to support the many programs of the Guidance Center. The evening was also the kick-off for a donation drive for the Guidance Center’s Good Beginnings for Babies program, which works with pregnant and parenting teens to promote healthier pregnancies, healthier babies and happier relationships between parent and child.

“The event is a fun way to gather new friends and to create awareness of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center,” said Linda Ugenti, a member of the Guidance Center Board of Directors and Business Advisory Council. “Those who attended are asking us to continue our Ladies Night Out, and we are looking forward to making the event even bigger next year!”

Many thanks to the Guidance Center’s Business Advisory Council, Equinox of Roslyn, Lord & Taylor Manhasset, Wat Chu Wan Wonton, Princess Nails & Spa and Commiso Salon.

Guidance Center Hosts Golf & Tennis Classic

Guidance Center Hosts Golf & Tennis Classic

On June 15, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center hosted the annual Jonathan Krevat Memorial Golf & Tennis Classic at The Creek in Locust Valley. The Event raised more than $230,000 to support the programs and services of the Guidance Center.

This year’s outstanding honorees were Steven Dubb of The Beechwood Organization and Michael Duffy of Duffy & Duffy PLLC. Jack Bransfield (Bethpage Federal Credit Union), Michael Mondiello (Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC) and Michael Schnepper (Rivkin Radler LLP) co-chaired the event. Christopher Robbins of Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs served as the auctioneer.

nscgafcParticipants enjoyed a great day of golf and tennis followed by a steak & lobster dinner reception.

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is the pre-eminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, leading the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy.

The Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) who are troubled, in trouble or causing trouble. Our highly qualified team of caring psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, drug and alcohol counselors, mental health counselors, vocational rehabilitation counselors and family advocates work with children and their families to address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental delays; school refusal; bullying; sexual abuse; teen pregnancy; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. We offer outpatient mental health counseling and teen drug abuse and prevention services.

For more than 60 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay.

For more information about the Guidance Center, please visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or call 516 626 1971 ext. 320.

Guidance Center Hosts 62nd Annual Meeting

Guidance Center Hosts 62nd Annual Meeting

On June 10, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center hosted its 62ndt Annual Meeting at The Carltun at Eisenhower Park.

The following awards were presented: Distinguished Friends Award – Chris and Jack Bransfield; Media Award – Laura Figueroa; 25 Years of Distinguished Service – Joan Vitiello; Staff Awards – Cindy Ambrose and Brian Eck.

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Nancy Lane was sworn in as the President of the Board of Directors for a two year term and Charles Chan of Harvest International was named as a member of the Board.

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is the pre-eminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, leading the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy.

The Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) who are troubled, in trouble or causing trouble. Our highly qualified team of caring psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, drug and alcohol counselors, mental health counselors, vocational rehabilitation counselors and family advocates work with children and their families to address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental delays; school refusal; bullying; sexual abuse; teen pregnancy; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. We offer outpatient mental health counseling and teen drug abuse and prevention services.

For more than 60 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay.

To learn more about the Guidance Center, please visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or call (516) 626 1971, ext. 320.

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center Hosts Spring Luncheon

On April 23, the Guidance Center hosted a fun exciting new event – a luncheon featuring games (mahjong and canasta), vendor boutiques and a powerful engaging keynote speaker.

With more than 175 guests in attendance, the event raised over $50,000 to support the programs and services of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center.

The keynote speaker was award-winning journalist, Edie Magnus. Ms. Magnus is the Executive Producer of the PBS documentary, Cry for Help, and is currently the Executive Director of Media & Innovation at Mercy College.

Janice Ashley of Signature Bank, Amy Cantor, and Alexis Siegel, all members of the Baord of Directors, co-chaired the luncheon. Sponsors included Nancy Lane, Baker Tilly, RFC Fine, Alexis Siegel, Nanci Roth, Jill Berman, Amy Cantor, Fara Copell, Ruth Ann Drucker, Joan Grant, Andrea Leeds, Nawrocki Smith LLP, North Shore LIJ Health Systems, Raich, Ende and Malter Co. LLP.

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is the pre-eminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, leading the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy.

The Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) who are troubled, in trouble or causing trouble. Our highly qualified team of caring psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, drug and alcohol counselors, mental health counselors, vocational rehabilitation counselors and family advocates work with children and their families to address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental delays; school refusal; bullying; sexual abuse; teen pregnancy; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. We offer outpatient mental health counseling and teen drug abuse and prevention services.

For more than 60 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay.

To learn more, please visit: www.northshorechildguidance.org/events.html or call 516 626 1971 ext. 310.

Guidance Center Hosts Golf & Tennis Classic

On June 15, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center will host its annual Jonathan Krevat Memorial Golf & Tennis Classic at The Creek in Locust Valley. This year’s co-chairs are Jack Bransfield (Bethpage Federal Credit Union), Michael Mondiello (Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC) and Michael Schnepper (Rivkin Radler LLP).

The honorees are Steven Dubb, The Beechwood Organization and Michael Duffy, Duffy & Duffy PLLC.

The outing will offer morning and afternoon tennis round robins, golf on the incomparable Creek course, and a steak & lobster dinner reception on Long Island Sound.

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is the pre-eminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, leading the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy.

The Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) who are troubled, in trouble or causing trouble. Our highly qualified team of caring psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, drug and alcohol counselors, mental health counselors, vocational rehabilitation counselors and family advocates work with children and their families to address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental delays; school refusal; bullying; sexual abuse; teen pregnancy; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. We offer outpatient mental health counseling and teen drug abuse and prevention services.

For more than 60 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay.

For more information about the Golf & Tennis Classic, please visit: www.northshorechildguidance.org/events.html or call 516 626 1971 ext. 337.

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center to Host Spring Luncheon

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is hosting a brand new event this spring: a Luncheon featuring games (mahjong, bridge and canasta), vendor boutiques and a powerful, engaging keynote speaker.

The Luncheon will take place on April 23 at the Glen Head Country Club. Boutiques will open at 10 a.m.; game playing will begin at 10:45; and the luncheon and program will start at 12:30.

The keynote speaker is award-winning journalist Edie Magnus. Ms. Magnus is the Executive Producer of the PBS documentary Cry for Help, an intimate look at the efforts of two high schools to identify adolescents at risk of depression and suicide. She is currently the Executive Director of Media & Innovation at Mercy College.

Co-chairs for the event are Guidance Center board members Janice Ashley of Signature Bank, Amy Cantor and Alexis Siegel. Sponsors to date include Amy Cantor, RFC Fine, Nancy & Lew Lane, Nanci Roth and Alexis & Howard Siegel.

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is the pre-eminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, leading the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy. The Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) who are troubled, in trouble or causing trouble.

Our highly qualified team of caring psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, drug and alcohol counselors, mental health counselors, vocational rehabilitation counselors and family advocates work with children and their families to address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental delays; school refusal; bullying; sexual abuse; teen pregnancy; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. We offer outpatient mental health counseling and teen drug abuse and prevention services. For more than 60 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay.

To register for the Spring Luncheon, please visit: www.northshorechildguidance.org/events.html or call (516) 626 1971 ext. 310.

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center Hosts Winter Wind-Up

On February 25, the Business Advisory Council of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center hosted Winter Wind-Up, an after-hours networking event at the Revel Restaurant and Bar in Garden City. The evening of winetasting and networking attracted over 60 attendees and raised $1,700 for the Guidance Center’s Children’s Center at Nassau County Family Court. Blank Slate Media, Driven Local and Farrell Fritz, P.C. sponsored the event.

The mission of the Business Advisory Council is to increase awareness of the Guidance Center across corporate Long Island. The Council is chaired by Janice Ashley of Signature Bank and Jacqueline Bushwack of Rivkin Radler LLP.

The Children’s Center, a Guidance Center program, provides a safe and enriching environment for children ages 6 months to 12 years on-site at the Nassau County Family Court while parents are involved in court business.

North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is the pre-eminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency on Long Island, leading the way in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, training, parent education, research and advocacy.

The Guidance Center is dedicated to restoring and strengthening the emotional well-being of children (from birth – age 24) who are troubled, in trouble or causing trouble. Our highly qualified team of caring psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, drug and alcohol counselors, mental health counselors, vocational rehabilitation counselors and family advocates work with children and their families to address issues such as depression and anxiety; developmental delays; school refusal; bullying; sexual abuse; teen pregnancy; and family crises stemming from illness, death, trauma and divorce. We offer outpatient mental health counseling and teen drug abuse and prevention services.

For more than 60 years, the Guidance Center has been a place of hope and healing, providing innovative and compassionate treatment to all who enter our doors, regardless of their ability to pay.

To learn more about the Guidance Center, please visit www.northshorechildguidance.org or call 516 626 1971 ext. 310.