The Robin Hood Relief Fund Supports Mental Health Services in the Aftermath of Sandy
Posted: 03/15/2013
Robin Hood awarded a grant of $80,000 to increase the Hispanic Counseling Center’s capacity to provide bilingual trauma-centered counseling to poor and uninsured Latino residents, especially those who exhibit trauma symptoms as a result of SuperstormSandy. In addition to providing mental health treatment at the agency, staff members are conducting outreach to affected areas and providing information and referrals in areas hard hit by the aftermath of the storm. HCC is very grateful to Robin Hood for dedicating a portion of the Sandy Relief Fund for this purpose.
TD Charitable Foundation Supports the Teen Center
Posted: 03/13/2013
On behalf of the adolescents receiving services at HCC, we thank the TD Charitable Foundation for generously providing a grant of $5,000 to defray some of the costs of the Teen Drop-In Center, a safe haven for at-risk youth in Hempstead.
TJX Companies Support Mental Health Services for Children
Posted: 03/13/2013
HCC is grateful for the ongoing support of the TJX Companies, which provided a $5,000 grant for the HCC Mental Health Outpatient Program, targeting the needs of disadvantaged families affected by domestic violence, especially the children who witness and are affected by abuse.
HCC Crisis Counselors Assist Victims of Super Storm Sandy
Posted: 12/19/2012
HCC was contracted by Nassau County through Project Hope, funded by FEMA, to provide crisis counseling and support to victims of the storm, especially those requiring bilingual services. Ten temporary positions were filled and the staff was trained by FEMA to go into the communities hardest hit by the storm to offer support and try to identify those who may be vulnerable to depression, post-traumatic stress disorder or substance abuse. Workers will provide counseling, information and referrals to treatment as needed.
Grant from NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Provides Training for Staff
Posted: 12/19/2012
State Senator Kemp Hannon was instrumental in providing a legislative grant to enhance the agency’s domestic violence program. The grant of $14,700 will cover the cost of training HCC staff in two evidence-based models: The Duluth Model Domestic Abuse Intervention Program and the Nurturing Parenting Program. This opportunity will significantly enhance the ability of the staff in all of our programs to assist families affected by domestic violence, child abuse, and related issues.
HCC Receives $10,000 grant from The Wells Fargo Foundation
Posted: 12/19/2012
HCCwas recently awarded a $10,000 grant from The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation in support of our After School Enrichment & Prevention Program, which provides after-school tutoring, prevention, recreation, and socialization services to Hempstead area children and adolescents, in a bilingual/bicultural context. The Foundation’s mission is to build strong and vibrant communities, improve the quality of life, and make a positive difference. We thank them for helping HCC to make a difference for many needy families.
