Astor Services for Children and Families – Child Guidance Center

The Astor Outpatient Clinic is located in the Bronx, New York. They provide treatment and supportive services to adolescents, children, and families who are struggling with co-occurring mental health conditions and substance abuse disorders. Their Child Guidance Center specifically services children and adolescents. They offer walk-in services for clients seeking help for the first time.

At this counseling center, clients up to age 26 can receive comprehensive counseling, psychiatric services, and advocacy resources. They encourage the entire family to get involved in the healing process and provide services tailored to each client’s needs. Some of the staff members you may work with include child psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurse practitioners, family advocates, and mental health therapists.

What stands out to me the most is their focus on providing a safe space for you and your loved ones to heal and strengthen the family unit. They offer crisis intervention, safety planning, family advocacy, and family therapy.

Their initial intake process includes a comprehensive assessment so the team can understand your needs. They’ll also conduct a complete health screening to identify any physical needs that may co-exist with mental or behavioral ones. This includes screening for any substances that may be present in your body.
When you’re ready to complete your time in counseling, they offer helpful discharge services to connect you and your loved ones with connections around the community that can support long-term health and recovery.