DONATE More OUR SERVICES Behavioral Health/Substance Use Disorders Supporting people with mental illness and substance use issues. How We Help Those With Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorders Behavioral health services are a fundamental component of much of the work we do at Volunteers of America-Greater New York. People living with persistent mental illness are at-risk for homelessness, frequent hospitalization, serious physical ailments, and abuse. They need individually-tailored case management to manage their mental illness and live successfully in the community. Our staff of mental health professionals delivers trauma informed care in a variety of settings, supporting each individual’s wellness and recovery goals. The program uses a variety of best practices including motivational interviewing and critical time intervention. Outside of our behavioral health-specific programs, we also provide similar services within many of our other programs. Behavioral health and substance use issues are often interrelated with addiction, domestic violence, and other challenges we address. The Wales Avenue Residence in the Bronx has an operating license from the New York State Office of Mental Health and programs in New Jersey meet the standards of the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitative Facilities. VOA-GNY is also a member of The Coalition for Behavioral Health and The Supportive Housing Network of New York. For more details, please visit the links below. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS NEW YORK NEW JERSEY "Behavioral health is more than a set of evidence-based theories and practices woven together to cure people. It requires the golden thread of staff to use all of themselves in passionate ways to help people when they are unwilling or unable to help themselves." Dr. Elisa English, Ph.D., LCSWR Watch this video about David, a formerly homeless veteran with substance use issues who thrived under our care: DONATE GET INVOLVED LEARN MORE VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA GREATER NEW YORK 135 West 50th Street , 9th Floor New York, NY 10020 (212) 873-2600 Get Our Newsletter © 2021 Volunteers of America - All Rights Reserved. We are designated tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax ID 58-1959781. Your contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Donor Privacy Policy Contact Us National Office Accessibility Twitter Facebook Youtube More