ICL’s Post

Destigmatizing the biggest challenges that New Yorkers face starts with having a conversation. Introducing: Coffee On Us. New Yorkers have candid conversations over coffee about mental health, substance use, and housing insecurity. Watch the important dialogue that unfolds after three of our inspiring program participants said, “Ask Me Anything.” https://lnkd.in/egqVjrUr #CoffeeOnICL #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #NYCNonprofit

ICL's Nevins Street Apartments are now on the open waitlist! Located at 50 Nevins Street, Brooklyn, these apartments offer a range of amenities and accessibility options. Apply now to join the waitlist for affordable housing in the heart of Kings County. For more information and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/dzud7tX

Huge thanks to Council Member Bob Holden and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 32 for delivering 27 full boxes of toiletries to our Borden Avenue Veterans Residence! Clothing, toothpaste, shampoo, and more essentials— we’re thankful for the incredible support for our veterans. 

Too many NYC families are separated due to mental health challenges, especially in BIPOC communities. Emerson-Davis Family Center has been a crucial support system for over 25 years for many of these families. To continue this vital work, we need your support. Read more in our latest newsletter—click here https://lnkd.in/gw7MXkaW!

Sending a HUGE thanks to Council Member Crystal Hudson for supporting our Emerson-Davis Family Center with a generous $1.5 million in capital funding! 👏   Our innovative Emerson-Davis program offers 24/7 support for adults with mental health challenges who have been or are at risk of being separated from their children. Thanks to this funding, New York City’s one-of-a-kind supportive housing program is getting a makeover! This vital funding will contribute to the construction of a brand-new 12-story building with 103 affordable housing units.    Thank you, Council Member Hudson, for supporting Emerson-Davis over the years and well into the future!

We’re hiring Fee-for-Service Social Workers (LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT, LCSW) for additional assignments at our clinics! Benefits include flexible hours, telehealth options, weekend availability, competitive rates, and collaboration with our clinical division. MSWs with a limited permit are welcome!    Contact Jaydy Salce at Jaydy.salce@iclinc.net for more info.

Our last webinar in the Whole Health Learning Collaborative series was a success! We are so grateful to Camila Gelpi-Acosta, Ph.D, Associate Professor at LaGuardia Community College who presented on "Cultural Considerations When Engaging Marginalized Puerto Rican People Who Use Substances." Here's a sneak peek from the presentation.

🎉 What an amazing day at ICL's Whole Health Fair and BBQ. With delicious food, fun games, and great raffles, our clients were able to celebrate summer and explore the services available to them at the East New York Health HUB. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the event unforgettable, including our valued partner The Fortune Society!

From foster care to thriving in her own home! 🏠 💛 Meet Jenn Miles, a loving mom who now lives in her own apartment with her son through the support of Emerson-Davis Family Center in Brooklyn—the only housing program of its kind in the country. Read Jenn’s story and hear from Sharon Sorrentino, our Vice President of Child, Family, and Young Adult Services, in a new article on Emerson-Davis from Brooklyn Downtown Star: https://lnkd.in/eSByaztB