Back to All Locations Counseling Service Save as preferred branch Directions At Home Recovery Resources Camp Menu Home About Services Resources Hours & Locations
During this challenging time, we want to ensure that the YMCA Counseling Service is providing you with the tools you need to help you on your recovery journey. We are here to offer resources that are available in the community, from online meetings to helpful tips and more.Looking for services? The Counseling Service Branch is excited to let you know about a free-to-the-public resource created by our friends at the national nonprofit organization, Shatterproof. Shatterproof is focused on reversing the addiction crisis. If you are not already familiar with it, the Shatterproof Treatment Atlas website (www.TreatmentAtlas.org) is designed to empower people to find addiction treatment best suited to their needs. It also allows people to make their voices heard by leaving feedback about treatment they’ve received.Treatment Atlas helps people make informed decisions for their care and search for treatment facilities based on location, use of best practices, types of treatment offered, accepted insurers, payment (insurance) options, and quality. Treatment Atlas also includes an integrated American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) level of care assessment to help people understand their needs and treatment options Online Zoom Staten Island MeetingsEnter by clicking the link:Sundays 11:00 am Conscious Contact https://zoom.us/j/493803189#success 7:00 pm Attitude Adjustment https://zoom.us/j/141302523#successMondays 8:30 pm Mariner’s Harbor https://zoom.us/j/83477656654#successTuesdays 1:00 pm Deliverance https://zoom.us/j/77254473870#success 7:30 pm Women Sharing https://www.zoom.us/j/2315755334#successWednesdays 8:00 pm Common Solution https://zoom.us/j/96285774663#successFridays 8:30 pm Port Richmond Group https://zoom.us/j/88114104571#successSaturdays 10:30 am The Crossroads https://zoom.us/j/9137444628#success Additional Online Meetings/ResourcesStaten Island Narcotics Anonymous >Alcoholics Anonymous >Al-anon >Unity Recovery Digital Recovery Meetings > Offering online recovery support groups which will be available four times daily at 9 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM, and 9 PM EST.12 Step Online Meetings > Offers a variety of online meetings and various other outside resourcesOnline Intergroup: Alcoholics Anonymous > Offers online meetings with specialized topics with a variety of meeting formats (i.e. chat, text, e-mail, etc.)Online Meetings: The Addiction Recovery Room > Offers a variety of online communications, including chat rooms, message boards, etc., as well as online media and online meetings with specific meeting topics (i.e. cocaine anonymous)In the Rooms > Offers online meetings with specialized topics in multiple modalities, including 12-step, non-12 step, over all wellness, and overall mental healthLife Ring > Provides online meetings using Zoom 7 days a weeks with various speakersSmart Recovery > Offers online meetings and an online community with message boards and a chat roomStep Chat > Offers a variety of meetings based on an already set schedule using text chatWomen for Sobriety > Offers online support with open forums where women can share and seek support 24/7 plus text messaging support schedules 2 times a day; they also offer phone supportFindTreatment.gov > Find a treatment facility near youNational Suicide Prevention Line > 1-800-273-TALK (8255) - Free and confidential support for people in distressBehavioral Health Treatment Services Locator > Find treatment centers confidentially and anonymously 24/7National Helpline > 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - Treatment referral and information 24/7FREE Crisis Text Line Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis CounselorResources for Families from Families Thriving > Community resources that are frequently updated Safe Coping SkillsFrom Seeking Safety: Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy for PTSD and Substance Abuse by Lisa M. Najavits, Ph.D.Ask for help - Reach out to someone safe Inspire yourself - Carry something positive (e.g., poem), or negative (photo of friend who overdosed) Leave a bad scene - When things go wrong, get out Persist - Never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never give up Honesty - Secrets and lying are at the core of PTSD and substance abuse; honesty heals them Cry - Let yourself cry; it will not last forever Choose self-respect - Choose whatever will make you like yourself tomorrow Take good care of your body - Eat right, exercise, sleep List your options - In any situation, you have choices Create meaning - Remind yourself what you are living for Do the best you can with what you have - Make the most of available opportunities Set a boundary - Say "no" to protect yourself Compassion - Listen to yourself with respect and care When in doubt, do what's hardest - The most difficult path is invariably the right one Talk yourself through it - Self-talk helps in difficult times Imagine - Create a mental picture that helps you feel different (e.g., remember a safe place) Notice the choice point - In slow motion, notice the exact moment when you chose a substance Pace yourself - If overwhelmed, go slower; if stagnant, go faster Stay safe - Do whatever you need to do to put your safety above all Seek understanding, not blame - Listen to your behavior; blaming prevents growth If one way doesn't work, try another - As if in a maze, turn a corner and try a new path Link PTSD and substance abuse - Recognize substances as an attempt to self-medicate Alone is better than a bad relationship - learn to love your own companyCreate a new story - You are the author of your life: be the hero who overcomes adversity Avoid avoidable suffering - Prevent bad situations in advance Ask others - Ask others if your belief is accurate Get organized - You'll feel more in control with lists, "to do's" and a clean house Watch for danger signs - Face a problem before it becomes huge; notice red flags Healing above all - Focus on what matters Try something, anything - A good plan today is better than a perfect one tomorrow Discovery - Find out whether your assumption is true rather than staying "in your head" Attend treatment - AA, self-help, therapy, medications, groups - anything that keeps you going Create a buffer - Put something between you and danger (e.g., time, distance) Say what you really think - You'll feel closer to others (but only do this with safe people) Listen to your needs - No more neglect, really hear what you need Move toward your opposite - E.g., if you are too dependent, try being more independent Replay the scene - Review a negative event: what can you do differently next time? Notice the cost - What is the price of substance abuse in your life? Structure your day - A productive schedule keeps you on track and connected to the world Set an action plan - Be specific, set a deadline, and let others know about it Protect yourself - Put up a shield against destructive people, bad environments, and substances Soothing talk - Talk to yourself very gently (as if to a friend or small child) Food PantriesFood pantries are open and available for distribution across Staten Island. Weekly schedule is below:Project Hospitality 514 Bay Street 10304 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9AM-11AMEl Centro del Inmigrante 260 Port Richmond Ave. Thursdays | 3 PMCHASI 2134 Richmond Terrace 10302 Tuesdays 10 AM-2 PM, Wednesdays 2 PM-6 PM, Fridays 12 PM-4 PM, & Saturdays 10 AM-2 PMChristian Pentecostal Church 900 Richmond Road 10304 Tuesdays | 3 PM-7 PMStapleton UAME Church 49 Tompkins Avenue 10304 Tuesdays & Fridays | 10 AM-1 PMNYC map of food pantries https://maps.nyc.gov/foodhelp/ Mediation/Yoga Resources Meditation App resource listBox Breathing Images Breathe In HelpIf you are in need of additional information, please contact the YMCA Counseling Service at 718-948-3232.
During this challenging time, we want to ensure that the YMCA Counseling Service is providing you with the tools you need to help you on your recovery journey. We are here to offer resources that are available in the community, from online meetings to helpful tips and more.Looking for services? The Counseling Service Branch is excited to let you know about a free-to-the-public resource created by our friends at the national nonprofit organization, Shatterproof. Shatterproof is focused on reversing the addiction crisis. If you are not already familiar with it, the Shatterproof Treatment Atlas website (www.TreatmentAtlas.org) is designed to empower people to find addiction treatment best suited to their needs. It also allows people to make their voices heard by leaving feedback about treatment they’ve received.Treatment Atlas helps people make informed decisions for their care and search for treatment facilities based on location, use of best practices, types of treatment offered, accepted insurers, payment (insurance) options, and quality. Treatment Atlas also includes an integrated American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) level of care assessment to help people understand their needs and treatment options Online Zoom Staten Island MeetingsEnter by clicking the link:Sundays 11:00 am Conscious Contact https://zoom.us/j/493803189#success 7:00 pm Attitude Adjustment https://zoom.us/j/141302523#successMondays 8:30 pm Mariner’s Harbor https://zoom.us/j/83477656654#successTuesdays 1:00 pm Deliverance https://zoom.us/j/77254473870#success 7:30 pm Women Sharing https://www.zoom.us/j/2315755334#successWednesdays 8:00 pm Common Solution https://zoom.us/j/96285774663#successFridays 8:30 pm Port Richmond Group https://zoom.us/j/88114104571#successSaturdays 10:30 am The Crossroads https://zoom.us/j/9137444628#success Additional Online Meetings/ResourcesStaten Island Narcotics Anonymous >Alcoholics Anonymous >Al-anon >Unity Recovery Digital Recovery Meetings > Offering online recovery support groups which will be available four times daily at 9 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM, and 9 PM EST.12 Step Online Meetings > Offers a variety of online meetings and various other outside resourcesOnline Intergroup: Alcoholics Anonymous > Offers online meetings with specialized topics with a variety of meeting formats (i.e. chat, text, e-mail, etc.)Online Meetings: The Addiction Recovery Room > Offers a variety of online communications, including chat rooms, message boards, etc., as well as online media and online meetings with specific meeting topics (i.e. cocaine anonymous)In the Rooms > Offers online meetings with specialized topics in multiple modalities, including 12-step, non-12 step, over all wellness, and overall mental healthLife Ring > Provides online meetings using Zoom 7 days a weeks with various speakersSmart Recovery > Offers online meetings and an online community with message boards and a chat roomStep Chat > Offers a variety of meetings based on an already set schedule using text chatWomen for Sobriety > Offers online support with open forums where women can share and seek support 24/7 plus text messaging support schedules 2 times a day; they also offer phone supportFindTreatment.gov > Find a treatment facility near youNational Suicide Prevention Line > 1-800-273-TALK (8255) - Free and confidential support for people in distressBehavioral Health Treatment Services Locator > Find treatment centers confidentially and anonymously 24/7National Helpline > 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - Treatment referral and information 24/7FREE Crisis Text Line Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis CounselorResources for Families from Families Thriving > Community resources that are frequently updated Safe Coping SkillsFrom Seeking Safety: Cognitive- Behavioral Therapy for PTSD and Substance Abuse by Lisa M. Najavits, Ph.D.Ask for help - Reach out to someone safe Inspire yourself - Carry something positive (e.g., poem), or negative (photo of friend who overdosed) Leave a bad scene - When things go wrong, get out Persist - Never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never give up Honesty - Secrets and lying are at the core of PTSD and substance abuse; honesty heals them Cry - Let yourself cry; it will not last forever Choose self-respect - Choose whatever will make you like yourself tomorrow Take good care of your body - Eat right, exercise, sleep List your options - In any situation, you have choices Create meaning - Remind yourself what you are living for Do the best you can with what you have - Make the most of available opportunities Set a boundary - Say "no" to protect yourself Compassion - Listen to yourself with respect and care When in doubt, do what's hardest - The most difficult path is invariably the right one Talk yourself through it - Self-talk helps in difficult times Imagine - Create a mental picture that helps you feel different (e.g., remember a safe place) Notice the choice point - In slow motion, notice the exact moment when you chose a substance Pace yourself - If overwhelmed, go slower; if stagnant, go faster Stay safe - Do whatever you need to do to put your safety above all Seek understanding, not blame - Listen to your behavior; blaming prevents growth If one way doesn't work, try another - As if in a maze, turn a corner and try a new path Link PTSD and substance abuse - Recognize substances as an attempt to self-medicate Alone is better than a bad relationship - learn to love your own companyCreate a new story - You are the author of your life: be the hero who overcomes adversity Avoid avoidable suffering - Prevent bad situations in advance Ask others - Ask others if your belief is accurate Get organized - You'll feel more in control with lists, "to do's" and a clean house Watch for danger signs - Face a problem before it becomes huge; notice red flags Healing above all - Focus on what matters Try something, anything - A good plan today is better than a perfect one tomorrow Discovery - Find out whether your assumption is true rather than staying "in your head" Attend treatment - AA, self-help, therapy, medications, groups - anything that keeps you going Create a buffer - Put something between you and danger (e.g., time, distance) Say what you really think - You'll feel closer to others (but only do this with safe people) Listen to your needs - No more neglect, really hear what you need Move toward your opposite - E.g., if you are too dependent, try being more independent Replay the scene - Review a negative event: what can you do differently next time? Notice the cost - What is the price of substance abuse in your life? Structure your day - A productive schedule keeps you on track and connected to the world Set an action plan - Be specific, set a deadline, and let others know about it Protect yourself - Put up a shield against destructive people, bad environments, and substances Soothing talk - Talk to yourself very gently (as if to a friend or small child) Food PantriesFood pantries are open and available for distribution across Staten Island. Weekly schedule is below:Project Hospitality 514 Bay Street 10304 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9AM-11AMEl Centro del Inmigrante 260 Port Richmond Ave. Thursdays | 3 PMCHASI 2134 Richmond Terrace 10302 Tuesdays 10 AM-2 PM, Wednesdays 2 PM-6 PM, Fridays 12 PM-4 PM, & Saturdays 10 AM-2 PMChristian Pentecostal Church 900 Richmond Road 10304 Tuesdays | 3 PM-7 PMStapleton UAME Church 49 Tompkins Avenue 10304 Tuesdays & Fridays | 10 AM-1 PMNYC map of food pantries https://maps.nyc.gov/foodhelp/ Mediation/Yoga Resources Meditation App resource listBox Breathing Images Breathe In HelpIf you are in need of additional information, please contact the YMCA Counseling Service at 718-948-3232.