OHEL’s Children Under Five ProgramOffering Free Support Services
Do you have a child age 5 or younger?
Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious?
Do you have parenting concerns?
Are you concerned about your child’s development?
Are you concerned about your own emotional health?
The Children Under Five program has social workers who have partnered with pediatric offices, birthing centers, and Early Learn programs to provide support to expectant mothers and caregivers in order to identify, prevent, and address social, emotional, and behavioral issues in children under 5, their caregivers, and their families.
Who Qualifies for Such Free Services?The only qualifications necessary to receive services are:• Residing in NY • Being a mom who is pregnant and/or caregiver of a child age 5 or under.
How Can I Receive Services?After an initial interview and assessment, the Children Under Five social worker from OHEL can provide counseling to address issues such as differentiating between depression and everyday blues, available treatments, parenting skills, stress management, and emotional health.
The OHEL social worker can also provide interim support and referrals to assure appropriate and thorough follow up services.
Services include:
• Screening • Assessments • Brief counseling • Psycho-education • Referrals to community resources
• Screening • Assessments • Brief counseling • Psycho-education • Referrals to community resources
As you are able to better meet the needs of your children, we aim to provide additional support to you - the caregiver!
There is no cost to be a part of this innovative holistic program. Now is the best time to get help.
To schedule an appointment, please call OHEL Access at 1800-603-OHEL.
The Children Under 5 Program is funded by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
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