Steinway: The Overall Picture
Since 1972, Steinway Child and Family Services has provided mental health and social and residential services to people in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Manhattan. The agency is committed to community based care and to the diverse populations that make their home in New York City. Annually, 3,500 children, adults and families benefit from Steinway’s 21 programs.
SCFS initiatives are targeted to:
- Poor, minority, underserved and immigrant people
- Children and adolescents
- Families
- People with or at risk for HIV/AIDS
- Senior citizens
Programs operate from 9 community-based locations.
- Services are offered at freestanding clinics, schools, residences and in clients’ homes.
- Headquartered in Queens, Steinway is a true part of the communities it serves.
Steinway plays a critical role in:
- Alleviating debilitating symptoms and maximizing functional ability
- Avoiding more intensive mental health interventions
- Keeping families intact
- Providing culturally competent care
Steinway offers a range of programming including:
- Mental health services
- Case Management
- Preventive services
- HIV/AIDS services
- Residential programs
- Services for older people
SCFS: Facts At A Glance
- A 501C (3) tax-exempt charitable corporation, Steinway had a budget of $17 million in 2006.
- 92% of revenues go directly to client services.
- Only 6% of clients can pay for services or have private health insurance.
- State-of-the-art care is insured through quality management and training programs.
- Therapists are all licensed.
- The agency is governed by a 12-member board of directors.
- A consumer satisfaction survey reveals satisfaction rates of more than 95%.
Fees are based on ability to pay. No one is turned away for financial reasons. Emergency services for all clients are available around-the-clock, 365 days a year.
General Information:
(718) 389-5100