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Since 1944, Citizens' Committee for Children of New York, Inc. (CCC) has convened, informed and mobilized New Yorkers to make the city a better place for children. CCC's approach to child advocacy is fact-based and combines the best features of public policy advocacy with a tradition of citizen activism. Casting light on the issues, engaging allies, fueling civic discourse, identifying improvements and envisioning alternatives has helped CCC make children a priority in New York City.

The mission of the International OCD Foundation is to help those affected by obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders to live full and productive lives. Our aim is to increase access to effective treatment through research and training, foster a hopeful and supportive community for those affected by OCD and the professionals who treat them, and fight stigma surrounding mental health issues. The Foundation aims to improve outcomes for individuals with OCD and related disorders by: -Providing resources and support for those affected by OCD, including individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family members, friends, and loved ones. -Promoting awareness about OCD and related disorders to the OCD community and the general public. -Increasing access to effective treatment through: educating mental health professionals about evidence-based treatments; providing a forum for professional collaboration and networking; and supporting research into the causes of and treatments for OCD and related disorders.

The Animation Project nurtures the social, emotional and cognitive growth of at-risk youth, using digital art technology as a therapeutic medium and a workforce development tool.

Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty by changing the first 1,000 days of a child's life. We work with our families living below the poverty line from pregnancy through the child’s third birthday. We believe in tackling poverty neighborhood by neighborhood and empowering the mamas. Community matters- particularly when you are a new immigrant mama. Knowledge matters- particularly when you didn’t have strong role models growing up.Books matter – particularly when you don’t have any in your home. Food matters – it is hard to learn and focus if you are hungry. We get it. We see it every day. We are changing it - day by day, child by child, neighborhood by neighborhood.

Life Changing Christian Counseling is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit which offers a full range of counseling services for youth, young adults, women, couples, families and victims of domestic violence. Counseling for those who are hurting.

Recovery International offers cognitive-behavioral tools and techniques to help people suffering from mental health issues gain skills to lead more peaceful and productive lives. Over the course of 80 years, RI has equipped more than 1 million people with tools to control behavior and change attitudes. Mission Statement: The mission of Recovery International is to use the cognitive-behavioral, peer-to-peer, self-help training system developed by Abraham Low, MD, to help individuals gain skills to lead more peaceful and productive lives. Vision: Recovery International will be the world's premier provider of self-help training for mental health and wellness available to anyone, anywhere, anytime.

EPIC Long Island's mission is to enrich the lives of those we serve through quality care, a broad range of services and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Our agency serves children and adults throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island.

To provide the highest quality of compassionate, comprehensive, evidence-based healthcare and social services; education of the public concerning maintenance of healthy lifestyles; and cutting-edge behavioral, biomedical and healthcare services research.

To provide comprehensive mental health services to the residents of ocean county and monmouth county.

To help veterans and military families cope with post traumatic stress distorder (PTSD) and other service related stresses through collaborative filmmaking workshops designed to reduce PTS symptoms, promote engagement with family and community, and help facilitate successful transition back into civilian life.

Erasing the Distance uses the power of performance to disarm stigma, spark dialogue, educate, and promote healing surrounding issues of mental health.

The Julian Center empowers survivors of domestic and sexual violence, strives to end the generational cycle of violence and creates a community where every individual is safe and respected. Since 1975, they have assisted more than 66,000 survivors and have educated more than 300,000 others on the causes of domestic and sexual violence and its impact on their community.