Carissa, LMSW
Social Worker
TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
1.844.ONE.CALL
(1.844.663.2255)
PHONE NUMBER
718-982-6982
FAX
718-982-6916
ADDRESS
1765 South AvenueStaten Island, NY 10314
Work stress, family demands, money worries, health issues, and loss can make life heavy. If you’ve been feeling anxious, sad, or stuck, we’re here to help you find your footing again. At Staten Island Connected Care, we welcome everyone—individuals and families of every background, culture, and belief. Our therapists and professionals listen, care, and guide you toward feeling better in-person or virtually through telehealth.
Call 1.844.ONE.CALL to Make an Appointment
Real help for life's biggest challenges, right here on Staten Island. Walk in anytime—no referral, no waiting.
What We Help With and How
If it’s weighing on your mind, we can help you talk it through and build a plan that helps you feel more like yourself again. Our care team can help you with:
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Depression and mood changes
- Family and relationship stress
- Parenting and school issues
- OCD and intrusive thoughts
- Grief and loss
- Substance use and recovery
- Divorce, separation, and major life transitions
Staten Island Connected Care’s services are for people of all ages seeking support for their mental, physical, and emotional health. We offer:
- Individual, family, and group counseling
- Psychiatric care
- Crisis services
- Medication management
- Substance use treatment
- Health check-ups
- Care coordination
- Peer support
- Job and education support
When you reach out to us, you’ll get care that’s personal, coordinated, and easy to start. Here’s what you can count on:
- Quick access to mental health care with walk-ins, same-day or next-day appointments, and no long waits.
- Support for whatever you’re facing, from a little stress to a major crisis.
- Therapy that fits your life. We offer individual, family, and group sessions in person and through telehealth.
We're built around providing expert care for mental health, substance use, and wellness all under one roof—so you don’t have to juggle appointments or offices. With us, you'll have access to:
- Evidence-based care that’s proven to help, like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Medication support when you need it. Our medical team works with you to manage symptoms safely and effectively.
- People who understand. Peer and family support mean you’re surrounded by others who’ve been where you are.
- Help with logistics. Our case managers can connect you to housing, benefits, or employment resources.
As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), we bring the best national practices in mental-health and substance use care to Staten Island. We welcome everyone, regardless of income, background, belief, or ability to pay, with easy access to high-quality care close to home.
Getting care from a CCBHC means your care is high-quality, coordinated, and complete, with all services in one place. You get comprehensive care, faster access, and a team that works together — so you don’t have to.Nationally Recognized Standards. Locally Delivered Care.
Every Story is Different and We're Here for Yours
Meet the therapists, case workers, and specialists who make care personal, inclusive, and effective for every client.
Learn More 
Ernest
Case Worker
Nicholas, LMHC
Social Worker
Renee, LMSW
Senior Director
People come to us because they know they’ll get expert help from professionals who care. Our therapists are trained in proven, evidence-based approaches and bring years of experience supporting individuals and families from every background.
- Most insurances and Medicaid accepted
- Caring, bilingual staff
- No one turned away for inability to pay (see our sliding fee scale)
- Warm, respectful environment — no judgment, ever
Why People Choose Us and How Much Does it Cost?
HELP is a phone call away.
1.844.ONE.CALL (844.663.2255) is a quick way to find services near you.
Our intake team is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, to help you schedule an appointment or share more information about our services.
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