Trauma & Crisis Counseling

The Outreach & Engagement Team (OET) supports individuals and their loved ones who are struggling with alcohol/substance use or misuse through a comprehensive, community-based approach. OET meets individuals where they are—whether at home or in the community—with the primary goal of reducing the harmful effects of substance use, including overdose.

A core part of OET’s work involves providing harm reduction education, overdose prevention resources, and supplies. Harm reduction is central to our approach, offering practical strategies and support that minimize the negative consequences of substance use while promoting safety, dignity, and empowerment.

OET’s integrated clinical team—composed of peers, case managers, CASACs, and social workers—works together to enhance access and linkage to care by coordinating with other recovery providers across Suffolk County to deliver individualized, comprehensive care. At the heart of the program are peer recovery advocates, who draw from their lived experiences to inspire, connect with, and guide others along their recovery journey.

CONTACT:
Mastic, NY
631-924-3741

This team responds to traumatic incidents, assessing the needs of individuals and groups who have experienced a critical event in the workplace, school or community. C-CAT is often deployed within hours of first contact and uses debriefings, defusing and one-on-one intervention to help mitigate the impact of traumatic situations.

CONTACT:

888-375-2228

DASH is a 24/7 voluntary program for individuals in a crisis situation who are feeling overwhelmed due to substance use, mental illness and/or other life stressors.

The program features a mobile response team of licensed professional experts who will come to your community and conduct an assessment, develop a safety plan, and if necessary, recommend outpatient services or a higher level of care.

CONTACT:
Hauppauge, NY

Families need help immediately after a suicide.  Family Service League’s Joe’s Project provides individual, family, and group counseling, as well as support to organizations and communities affected by the loss of someone who died by suicide.  This unique suicide response program has four components:

• Outreach to educate community members, first responders, and other referral agencies
• Immediate response by a trained professional to support the newly bereaved
• Individual, family, and group counseling
• Suicide prevention education to organizations, schools, and communities

Have you experienced the severe traumatic loss of a loved one to suicide?
You are not alone. FSL offers hope and help for loved ones left behind.

Surviving suicide loss is possible.  Family and loved ones who meet with a counselor often feel less alone and less isolated.  Upon request, FSL’s trained professional staff will visit your home, school, business, or another location of your choosing to help you walk through the excruciating days and weeks that follow your loss.  If you prefer to wait, assistance from a Joe’s Project counselor may be arranged anytime you feel ready.  Our team may also provide or recommend resources for follow up counseling, support groups, and referrals for additional services.

There is HOPE after the traumatic loss of a loved one to suicide.
1-888-375-2228   •    restorehope@fsl-li.org    •    www.fsl-li.org

FSL’s Community Crisis Action Team (C-CAT) responds to traumatic incidents, assessing the needs of individuals and groups who have experienced a critical event.  Such incidents can happen in the workplace, the school, or in the community. Before the creation of Joe’s Project, there was no organized response in Suffolk County to assist those who had lost family or friends to suicide. This program was designed to fill this void.  Joe’s Project is made possible by a grant from the Suffolk County Legislature.  Joe’s Project is named in memory of Joe Maiorella, who died by suicide.

CONTACT:

631-874-1359

The MCT provides crisis assessment, intervention and linkage services for adults and children.

Services are provided by licensed clinical staff and trained peers.

CONTACT:
Hauppauge, NY
934-223-6500