On Friday, May 9, Community Counseling & Mediation (CCM) hosted a powerful open house to unveil its latest initiative: the Bond Street Clinic, a new behavioral health center dedicated exclusively to children and adolescents. Located at 9 Bond Street in Downtown Brooklyn, the clinic represents a major step forward in addressing the mental health crisis among Brooklyn’s youth.
The event drew top government officials, nonprofit leaders, and community advocates committed to improving access to mental health care for young people. Dr. Ann Marie Sullivan, Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health, delivered the keynote address. She was joined by Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10), ACS Commissioner Jess Dannhauser, Deputy Mayor Ana J. Almanzar, and other city leaders, marking the culmination of years of work toward expanding services tailored specifically for children and families.
“With the community’s support, we are launching our sixth mental health clinic, but the first specifically designed for children and adolescents and their families,” said Douglas Brooks, President and CEO of CCM.
Perched on the sixth floor of a centrally located Brooklyn office building, the Bond Street Clinic was developed in direct response to surging demand for youth mental health services. The borough continues to experience alarming rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide attempts among teens, particularly among Latina adolescents. These challenges were only intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic, which deepened inequities in care across underserved communities.
Commissioner Sullivan emphasized the clinic’s vital role in early intervention. “Our youth face many challenges today and we are there to provide them support to get the help they need when they need it,” she said. She described the clinic as a space to “build resiliency in our young people.”
The Bond Street Clinic offers evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive care, providing personalized treatment plans that reflect each child’s cultural and emotional realities. Services aim to support not just young individuals, but also empower parents and caregivers with the tools to navigate mental health concerns.
Since 1982, CCM has served more than 60,000 individuals annually across Brooklyn and Manhattan, offering programs in mental health, substance use, HIV/AIDS, youth development, education, and housing. With the opening of the Bond Street Clinic, CCM reaffirms its mission to provide compassionate, community-rooted care across every stage of life.
