(516) 822-6111 Understand The Issues Some Of The Key Problems Approximately 195,000 adults on Long Island suffer from some form of substance use disorder in any given year. Drug overdose is now the #1 cause of death for people under age 50 and an estimated 77,000 Long Island adults experience BOTH a mental health disorder and a substance use disorder that interfere with functioning or quality of life. Many Long Island residents with mental health and/or substance use disorders are dying young. People with serious mental illness—SMI—die 25 years earlier than the general population, on average (Morbidity and Mortality in People with Serious Mental Illness, NASMHPD, 2006). Mental health disorders and substance use disorders often occur together within individuals in a correlated way (“co-occurring diagnoses”). Funding to organizations (like CN Guidance) that provide services to individuals facing these conditions is becoming less stable during a time when our community and its residents most need support. CN Guidance brings together many key components to address these problems: Providing education and outreach to the community and to individuals about the nature and magnitude of these related problems – and about services that are available to help individuals and families, including core services of CN Guidance. Offering a model of integrated services that treats each individual holistically. This means not treating symptoms or health problems in “silos” and instead addressing the inter-relationship present among a person’s: (1) mental health disorders; (2) substance use disorders; (3) medical health disorders; and (4) psychological, sociological, and economic needs. Using cross-disciplinary teams and partnerships between organizations to provide the needed expertise to render services to clients holistically. Reaching out to the community for support (time, money, expertise). “PROS has helped me in so many ways. I was able to get back the relationships I lost with my family and work on my sobriety. The staff and people here are so caring. PROS helped me to get my life back.” Donate Now! One in five families on Long Island has a loved one struggling with a mental health or substance use issue. By making a donation, you can make a positive impact upon the life of someone in need. DONATE NOW Get Involved Donate Give Financially Your donation will make a positive impact upon the life of someone in need. DONATE NOW Careers Job Opportunities Make a difference every day! Come join the CN Guidance Team. JOIN THE TEAM Volunteer Time and Talent Help fill our food pantry, help out at an event, or share your expertise! GIVE TIME Sponsors Support an Event We are so thankful for our sponsors! Click here to help support us. SPONSORSHIP SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER GET IN TOUCH WITH US CN Guidance & Counseling Services 950 South Oyster Bay Road Hicksville, NY 11801 P: (516) 822-6111 ©2021 CN Guidance & Counseling Services. All rights reserved. Website: Sharkey Advertising.