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09/10/2026

Our new Downtown Brooklyn office is officially open!

Yesterday, we cut the ribbon on a brand new space built to help New Yorkers heal, grow and succeed. Last year, CASES served more than 2,000 Brooklyn residents and more than 14,000 New Yorkers through alternatives to incarceration, mental health & employment programs.

This expanded office brings all of our Brooklyn programs together to foster collaboration, providing more client rooms, group rooms and classrooms. It will also be home to a new phlebotomy certification track in our CRED employment program, opening career pathways in health care, one of New York’s fastest growing industries.

Thank you to Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, Council Member Lincoln Restler, Director Deanna Logan of the NYC Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice, Executive Deputy Commissioner of Mental Hygiene Jorge Petit and our partners across city and state government for celebrating with us!

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYC Probation NYC Administration for Children's Services- ACS Office of Mental Health Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services

08/31/2026

In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, CASES is highlighting Rashida Smith, an Overdose Prevention Coordinator and Peer Specialist on our Manhattan Supervised Release Program (MSRP) team.

In addition to her work with MSRP, Rashida is the founder of the Save a Life Crew—a program providing participants with valuable overdose education and resources that they can use in their communities. Combining her personal experience with 9+ years of substance use treatment work, Rashida approaches recovery with both expertise and compassion.

To learn more about Rashida's overdose prevention work, visit the link in bio.

08/28/2026

CASES is hiring! Are you passionate about serving people impacted by the criminal legal system? Do you have experience delivering mental health and substance use treatment services? If so, you may be the right fit for one of the following positions!

Outpatient Supervisor, LCSW: This individual will provide clinical leadership at the CASES Nathaniel Clinic, an OMH‑licensed outpatient mental health program serving adolescents and adults with behavioral health needs. This includes overseeing licensed clinicians and supporting day‑to‑day clinical operations, staff performance, and program development.

Therapist: This individual will join CASES Assertive Community Engagement & Success (ACES) program, serving young men ages 16-24 who reside in Harlem and the Bronx. The Therapist will provide trauma-informed, community-based clinical services to enrolled participants.

Criminal Justice Specialist: This specialist will join CASES Nathaniel Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team to deliver evidence-based, mobile mental health services supporting adults with serious mental illness, substance use treatment needs, and criminal legal system involvement. They will build strong therapeutic relationships through community outreach, engagement, and psychoeducation while helping clients achieve recovery, maintain stability, and successfully complete their court mandates.

Substance Use Counselor: This person will join CASES Nathaniel Clinic team to perform substance use assessments, provide individual and group counseling, contribute to person-centered, trauma informed treatment planning, provide crisis intervention, and assist participants in developing relapse prevention plans.

Apply today at the links below:

Outpatient Supervisor: https://ow.ly/l1hb50ZG72e
Therapist: https://ow.ly/ac7C50ZG72c
Criminal Justice Specialist: https://ow.ly/CbFl50ZG72b
Substance Use Counselor: https://ow.ly/tSBM50ZG72a

08/27/2026

Last Friday, CASES Pretrial Services teams gathered to celebrate the department's 10-year anniversary! For the past decade, Pretrial has supported New Yorkers to avoid the harms of unnecessary bail, jail, and prison through accessible, community-based mental health, substance use treatment, and employment programs.

What started as a small team in 2016 has grown to more than 200 staff serving participants across several offices citywide. This field day was a chance to celebrate that incredible growth, connect across teams, and recognize the people who make this work possible every day.

Visit this link for the full story: https://ow.ly/SQMb50ZG7e1

08/19/2026

Meet Kurt Havens, CASES Intensive Services Unit (ISU) II Team Leader. ISU is an alternative-to-detention program designed to provide additional support to people navigating mental illness, substance use, and housing instability who are awaiting trial in the community. Kurt leads an expert crew of peer specialists, clinical workers, and program admin staff to help participants on the path to long-term stability and opportunity.

To learn more about ISU and Kurt's insights on community-based treatment, visit this link: https://ow.ly/ciWH50ZBt5L

08/14/2026

CASES is hiring! Are you a LMHC, MHC-LP, LMSW, or LCSW in New York State? Are you passionate about serving people impacted by the criminal legal system who are also navigating mental health and substance use treatment needs? If so, you could be the right fit for one of the below positions!

Therapist, Bronx: This individual will join CASES Nathaniel Clinic, a free outpatient mental health clinic providing serving New Yorkers impacted by the criminal legal system. The Therapist will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide individual, group, and family therapy.

Therapist, Harlem: This individual will join CASES Assertive Community Engagement & Success (ACES) program, serving young men ages 16-24 who reside in Harlem and the Bronx. The Therapist will provide trauma-informed, community-based clinical services to enrolled participants.

Criminal Justice Specialist: This specialist will deliver evidence-based, mobile mental health services supporting adults with serious mental illness, substance use treatment needs, and criminal legal system involvement. They will build strong therapeutic relationships through community outreach, engagement, and psychoeducation while helping clients achieve recovery, maintain stability, and successfully complete their court mandates.

Apply today at the links below:

Therapist, Bronx: https://ow.ly/LLz650ZzzsR...
Therapist, Harlem: https://ow.ly/LLz650ZzzsR...
Criminal Justice Specialist: https://ow.ly/LLz650ZzzsR...

08/12/2026

"We are the keepers of integrity," says Kya Richards, Director of CASES Quality team. A small but mighty group, Quality ensures that CASES meets the ethical standards consistent with our mission to serve New Yorkers impacted by the mental health and criminal legal systems.

To learn more about this team's work, click this link: https://ow.ly/ir7F50Zz7WO

08/05/2026

CASES is excited to announce that we've been named a finalist in NYC's 6th annual Imagine Awards! Each year, the Imagine Awards recognizes the most innovative nonprofits making a difference in the city. It is an honor to be celebrated through the Social Impact category for our work helping New Yorkers impacted by the criminal legal system to heal and thrive.

07/31/2026

CASES is hiring! Do you have experience treating people with mental health and substance use needs? Are you passionate about issues facing people impacted by the criminal legal system? If so, check out open positions below!

Outpatient Supervisor, LCSW: The Outpatient Supervisor will provide clinical leadership at the CASES Nathaniel Clinic, an OMH‑licensed outpatient mental health program serving adolescents and adults with behavioral health needs. This includes overseeing licensed clinicians and supporting day‑to‑day clinical operations, staff performance, and program development.

Substance Use Specialist: The Substance Use Specialist will join one of our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Teams. This specialist will play a key role in helping clients navigate their recovery journey by providing individualized psychoeducation, harm‑reduction support, and motivational interventions tailored to each person’s stage of change and in alignment with the ACT model.

Criminal Justice Specialist: The Criminal Justice Specialist will join one of CASES Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) teams to serve people with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use treatment needs. The specialist will act as a bridge between the criminal legal system and the FACT program—engaging clients, coordinating care during incarceration, and liaising with defense attorneys and courts.

Therapist: The Therapist will join CASES Assertive Community Engagement & Success (ACES) team, providing trauma-informed, community-based clinical services to young men ages 16-24 residing in East Harlem or the South Bronx

Apply today at the links below:

Outpatient Supervisor: https://ow.ly/lWPc50ZuNgq
Substance Use Specialist: https://ow.ly/sS9Q50ZuNgt
Criminal Justice Specialist: https://ow.ly/HJrP50ZuNgs
Therapist: https://ow.ly/MB7650ZuNgr

07/30/2026

July is Disability Pride Month. Pride also means confronting where our systems fail disabled people most. According to the Prison Policy Initiative, people with disabilities are overrepresented at every level of the criminal legal system, from jail and prison to probation and parole. Compared to 15% of the general population in America, 40% of people in State prison have a disability, including both cognitive and physical disabilities.

To learn more about people with disabilities who have been impacted by the criminal legal system, visit the link below.

https://ow.ly/TL1P50ZuN0x

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