The Henry Street Settlement Community Consultation Center (CCC) mental health clinic operates on the belief that work is essential to one’s sense of self-fulfillment. CCC offers two unique employment preparation programs:

• PROS VOCATIONAL SERVICES: The PROS Employment component provides services related to employment; such as Basic Living Skills (e.g. time management, budgeting, learning to use transportation, how to communicate or socialize on the job), Coping Skills (e.g. learning to manage on-the-job-stress) and Community Living Exploration (e.g. develop an understanding of specific job opportunities and demands).Other services provided; interest inventory, skill assessments, Individualized Plan for Employment, behavioral work training groups, job search assistance and job support and if requested, referrals to free training programs.

• UNLIMITED COMPUTER TRAINING SPONSORED BY ADULT CAREER AND CONTINUING EDUCATION SERVICES - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (ACCES-VR): The Unlimited Computer Training Program is available for individuals with disabilities is sponsored by ACCES-VR. The program is designed for individuals who demonstrate an interest, potential and ability to complete a three-to-four-month training program in Microsoft Office 2010 that includes volunteer internships and employment preparation groups with an ultimate goal of successful long-term employment. Also in that time, students develop a resume, participate in practice interviews, learn job-seeking skills and clarify work values and preferences.

HAVE CCC'S PROGRAMS BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19? No. CCC's continues to serve during the COVID-19 epidemic. CCC more recently launched a Helpline (347-493-2787) with 16 case managers who can help resolve a wide variety of urgent needs for Lower East side neighbors and any New Yorkers.