Community Counseling and Mediation

Meet Carmen M. Collado, LCSW-R, CCM’s new Chief Operating & External Relations Officer. Ms. Collado brings with her over 30 years of invaluable experience in the social services sector, with a remarkable background in overseeing services, government and community relations, board relations, and fundraising. We are lucky to have Carmen lead us under our CEO, Doug Brooks, as we maintain excellence in community collaboration, strategic partnerships and overall compliance. Welcome to the team, Carmen! ??

Congratulations, Mr. Brooks, on being appointed President and Chief Executive Officer! Under your leadership, Community Counseling and Mediation will be transformed to best serve New York City’s most vulnerable residents. I am proud to work alongside you to elevate and enhance CCM’s mission. We are fortunate to have you continuing and building upon your father’s legacy to reach new heights. Warm regards, Carmen Collado, LCSW-R

Meet Doug Brooks, LCSW-R, CCM’s new President and Chief Executive Officer! Doug has a rich history within the CCM family starting in the late 1990s after he received his MSW from the Columbia School of Social Work and we believe he will take our organization to new heights as we navigate providing excellent services to New Yorkers in need. His extensive experience in Children’s Services, Psychotherapy, Supportive Housing and educating the next generation of Social Workers at the NYU Silver School of Social Work poises CCM for an exciting time in our history. We look forward to growing with a phenomenal leader at the helm as we enter this new and innovative phase. Thank you, Doug, for your dedication to CCM and welcome to the team in this new capacity! ??

NEW: Our efforts to create a mentally healthy nation would be incomplete without the work of our Awards for Advancing Minority Mental Health winners (First Call , The LGBTQ Center Long Beach, Hope Horizon Mental Health, BUILD Chicago, Family Houston, Ser Familia, Inc., GateWay of Hope , A Home Within, Hispanic Unity of Florida, Inc. (HUF), Our Minds Matter, Community Counseling and Mediation). Visit the blog to learn how they are using the award funding to improve mental health outcomes within minoritized communities: https://lnkd.in/e3F6px-b

We're #hiring a new Fee for Service (FFS) Therapist/Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker in Brooklyn, New York. Apply today or share this post with your network.

Last week, we were joined by Community Counseling and Mediation (CCM) to speak with our members about supportive housing in NYC. Discrimination, family rejection, and community violence are all factors that contribute to the disproportionate number of?LGBTQ+ individuals who experience homelessness. Data shows that one in five LGBTQ+ people in the United States have experienced homelessness at some point in their lives, and one in five transgender individuals have been discriminated against when seeking a home. These statistics highlight the importance of having resources such as CCM who can assist individuals in securing stable housing.

We're #hiring a new Full-Time Psychotherapist in Brooklyn, New York. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're #hiring a new Fee for Service (FFS) Therapist/Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker in Brooklyn, New York. Apply today or share this post with your network.

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Meet Ms. Louise Gaillard, the director of BOTH the Summer Youth Employment Program and the Work, Learn, Grow Program! Ms. Louise is a fearless leader and incredible role model for us all here at CCM! She has worked for us for the last 15 years, and her passion for this work is unmatched. She loves being able to assist participants in her programs and help them find success in their budding careers and lives. Ms. Louise loves to cook and watch subtitled Asian movies! Top Artist: Usher Who would play you in a movie, Ms. Louise? “Regina King!”