
Macari Family Wellness Center: a CCBHC
The Macari Family Wellness Center has been designated as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) by the New York State Department of Health. CCBHCs are nationally recognized models of care, designed to increase access to comprehensive mental health and substance use services, with a strong focus on integration and inclusivity.
As a CCBHC, the Macari Family Wellness Center provides a comprehensive range of person-centered and trauma-informed behavioral health and substance use disorder services for individuals with diverse needs. Our caring and qualified staff help people build resilience, develop social-emotional skills, work through trauma, improve self-esteem, and develop coping skills that will help them handle challenges now and in the future. We help each individual and family through a range of issues so they can overcome the challenges they face and reach their full potential. Our focus is on your goals and your strengths so you and your family can build the life you always knew you could achieve.
CCBHC Provides:
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Individual and group counseling for mental health and/or substance use disorders
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Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
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Peer support specialists and family support services
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Psychosocial rehabilitation
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Benefits Access for assistance accessing services like health insurance and SNAP (food stamps)
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Early Childhood Mental Health for ages 0-5 and their families
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Primary pediatric medical care through Strong Children Wellness
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OnTrackNY for young adults
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Bridge to Hope Program for adolescents
Who Do CCBHCs Serve?
CCBHCs serve anyone who requests care for mental health or substance use, regardless of place of residence or age. The CCBHC strives to deliver integrated and holistic behavioral health services, making it easier for individuals to receive the necessary support without having to deal with multiple providers.
CCBHC Services

CRISIS INTERVENTION AND STABILIZATION SERVICES

SCREENING AND ASSESSMENT

CLIENT-CENTERED TREATMENT PLANNING

PRIMARY CARE SCREENING AND MONITORING

TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT

PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION SERVICES

PEER AND FAMILY SUPPORT

MENTAL HEALTH CARE FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES & VETERANS

OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES

Locations
Macari Family Wellness Center
In-Person Hours:*
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Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
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Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Saturday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Remote services available six days a week by appointment.
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*These reflect current hours. Please call our main number for more information. We maintain flexible hours for both in-person and remote services*.
Services Provided:
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Outpatient Counseling for Mental Health & Substance Use Issues, focused on cultural competency and multi-lingual accessibility
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Other services available on site: Asian Outreach Program, Child Center Benefits Access, Early Childhood Mental Health Initiative, Macari Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program, OnTrackNY, and primary medical care for children and adults.
Ages accepted: All ages, newborn-adult
Admission criteria: Must have a mental health diagnosis
Languages spoken: Bengali, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), English, Hindi, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Urdu, and others
Public transportation: Subway—#7 train to Main St., Buses—Q17, Q20A/B, Q25, Q32, Q34, Q44, Q65, LIRR to Main St
Director of Integrated Clinical Services: Elaine Schechtel, LCSW-R, CASAC elaineschechtel@childcenterny.org
140-15B Sanford Avenue, Second Floor
Flushing, NY 11355
Phone: 718-276-7728
Fax: 718-528-7726
