Behavioral Health Services at the Pride Center of Staten Island provide a supportive and confidential setting for the emotional, psychological, and social needs of the LGBTQIA+ community and their families across the lifespan. All Behavioral Health Services are FREE, confidential, and tailored to the individual. LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and families qualify for services. Services include:
Short-term individual, couples, or family counseling
Support groups based on identity and/or clinical goal
LGBTQIA+-affirming mental health resources
Meet our clinical team!
The goals of the behavioral health services program are:
Promote the mental and emotional well-being of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies.
Enhance client’s functioning and personal wellbeing.
Provide a warm, empathetic, and judgment-free space for clients.
Assist clients with connecting to the appropriate level of care necessary.
The behavioral health services department is not a treatment facility. We do not provide psychiatric evaluations or provide formal diagnoses.
For additional information contact Hailey Dawson, Behavioral Health Services Manager, at 718.808.1361 or fill out the Behavioral Health Services Interest Form. For additional information contact Hailey Dawson, Behavioral Health Services Manager, at 718.808.1361 or fill out the Behavioral Health Services Interest Form.
The process from start to finish:
Submit counseling interest form.
Complete Mental Health assessment and I&R form with clinical staff.
Complete intake packet with clinical staff.
Sign and return counseling forms.
Case is assigned to a clinician.