About Care Counseling Center · New York
Care Counseling Center is a counseling service based in Harlem, New York City, dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by substance abuse, mental health issues, and social injustices. It operates with a harm reduction, person-centered approach and emphasizes community collaboration. The center is deeply embedded in the Harlem community and works closely with local organizations to provide tailored support. It does not identify as Catholic-owned or faith-based in any of the provided text.
Care Counseling Center offers individualized counseling and therapeutic services focused on addiction, mental health, and social trauma. Their model is harm reduction and person-centered, aiming to help clients recognize the consequences of substance misuse within broader socio-economic and legal contexts. The center collaborates with city and state organizations to accommodate referrals and customize services. Located in Harlem, it is described as a 'recognized staple' of the community, with strong ties to neighborhood programs like soup kitchens and employment initiatives. No religious affiliation or Catholic ownership is mentioned in the text.
- Serves
- Harlem, New York City
About
Care Counseling Center works with individuals on developing essential life skills while utilizing a harm reduction, person-centered model of treatment. Individuals are taught to recognize negative consequences associated with drug misuse within the context of prevailing socio-economic and legal issues. We work closely with numerous city and state organizations in accommodating referrals and providing services tailored to the specific needs of the populations served by our referral sources.
Our Mission
To serve individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance abuse, mental health problems, social injustices, and historic trauma. We focus on fostering personal and communal growth through individualized counseling, peer support, therapeutic safety, and inclusivity.
Philosophy
Addiction is a disease of mind, body, and spirit – not “bad choices” made by “bad people”. People thrive when they are able to access quality, informed care in the community, provided by professional, dedicated staff who understand and embrace this philosophy.
Community Dedication
Having helped countless people in need, Care Counseling Center has become a recognized staple of the Harlem community, with strong linkages to neighboring organizations, all working together to make our lives brighter. From soup kitchens to employment programs, our network of community partners is expansive, reliable, and mutually embracing.