The Early Childhood Mental Health Network provides mental health support for young children and their families, helping to address challenges early. Mental health professionals consult with early childhood programs partnered with the Department of Education (DOE) to address program, classroom, and child-level challenges in order to strengthen the capacity of teachers and caregivers to support children.
Seven early childhood therapeutic centers, open to all New York residents, located throughout the City offer specialized mental health treatment for children from birth to age five and their families, as well as access to family peer advocates and connection to ongoing support.
Additionally, mental health professionals are able to receive specialized training in evidence-based practices and early childhood development through the Early Childhood Mental Health Training and Technical Assistance Center in order to increase the capacity and competencies of professionals working to identify and address the mental health needs of young children.
Services Provided
Individual and family counseling that utilizes evidence-based approaches for clients with trauma, including:
- Play therapy and Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
- Parent groups
- Assessments and screenings
- Staff and teacher training
You can contact a clinic in your borough:
Bronx North
The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services
(844) 663-2255
Bronx South
Association to Benefit Children
(929) 288-4320
Manhattan
Northside Center for Child Development
(212) 426-3400
Queens
The Child Center of New York
(718) 530-6892
Brooklyn Central and South
OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services
(800) 603-6435
Brooklyn North and East
The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services
(844) 663-2255
Staten Island
Staten Island Mental Health Society
(718) 448-9775 ext. 551
