Counseling Services and Referrals

As part of its ongoing services, FAHSI offers counseling services to Filipino individuals and families in need of culturally-responsive, therapeutic intervention. Professionally trained social workers and counselors are available to meet with individuals and families for short-term counseling and therapy. FAHSI also provides clinical mental health services to young people facing difficulties with family, school, or other psychosocial problems such as mental depression, substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, and gang involvement.

FAHSI also provides referral services to individuals and agencies in need of various types of services including: (1) referrals to Filipino-speaking social workers, counselors, and lawyers; (2) referrals to social services (e.g., legal assistance, employment, housing, and health services); (4) assistance in outreaching to the Filipino community; and (5) general information about the Filipino community in New York. For clients in need of crisis intervention, FAHSI refers individuals to appropriate social service providers (e.g. Queens Child Guidance Center, Safe Horizon, New York Asian Women’s Center) for individual and family issues such as depression, marital conflict, special education, and other needs. To schedule an appointment or for more information on counseling services, please call (718) 883-1295 or e-mail [email protected].