Community Access New York
2640 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Est. 1974 2 care levels
(833) 567-5838
Free · Confidential · 24/7
About Community Access New York
Community Access helps people in New York City who struggle with mental health issues and homelessness. They provide different levels of care, including supportive housing and crisis support, to meet each person’s needs. Their goal is to help individuals live independently while feeling safe and supported in their community.
Their approach focuses on peer support and self-determination, meaning people with lived experience guide and support clients. Therapies include counseling, wellness activities like meditation and art, and skill-building for daily life. These methods help clients build confidence, manage stress, and work toward personal goals.
The center offers special programs like the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, which trains people with mental health experience for jobs in human services. They also provide a unique Residential Crisis Support program as an alternative to hospitalization, offering a warm, home-like place with 24/7 peer support during difficult times.
Their approach focuses on peer support and self-determination, meaning people with lived experience guide and support clients. Therapies include counseling, wellness activities like meditation and art, and skill-building for daily life. These methods help clients build confidence, manage stress, and work toward personal goals.
The center offers special programs like the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, which trains people with mental health experience for jobs in human services. They also provide a unique Residential Crisis Support program as an alternative to hospitalization, offering a warm, home-like place with 24/7 peer support during difficult times.
Who This Center Serves
Men
Men and Women
Women
Adolescents
LGBTQ+
Girls
Boys
Services Offered
What to Expect at Community Access New York
1. Initial Assessment
A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.
2. Active Treatment
Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Group Therapy, typically 30 days.
3. Progress & Recovery
Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.
4. Aftercare Planning
Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.
Contact Information
Quick Facts
| Program | 30 days |
| Focus | At this center, you receive pe... |
| Insurance | 24 accepted |
Therapies & Methods
Treatment Philosophy
Holistic
Therapeutic Community
Insurance Accepted
Community Access New York works with 24 insurance providers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA