For over 37 years, the Paul J. Cooper Center for Human Services has strived to provide services that helps individuals with Chemical Dependency, Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health issues become productive members of their communities again.  The agency is designed to teach every client to live independently and become an integral part of the community.

Paul J. Cooper teaches clients coping skills and offers them the support needed to make it on their own.  We understand without a support system clients end up in the hospital, far from their family or down a destructive path.  We provide them with the necessary tools to fully armor themselves to face the challenges of life.   Helping them through the process of gaining the value of self respect and earning back the respect of family and peers.

Paul J. Cooper provides a basis for the dedicated staff  to support clients by giving the gift of themselves.  Every client is provided meals, metro cards and assistance for daily living.  Planned activities outside the actual services endear patients to the program and make Paul J. Cooper better able to serve the community.

Our reward is the transformation we see in the client and watching them reach out to others.

The Mental Health Clinic of Paul J. Cooper, located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, is licensed by the New York State Office of Mental Health.  The staff is comprised of Board Certified/State licensed professionals of diverse  multicultural backgrounds. The clinic serves clients that are referred through local schools, ACS/Foster care providers, local hospitals, churches, other community based organizations or individually sought direct service.  The needs of this population include developmental disabilities, substance abuse, as well as mental health issues.  Our approach builds on the strengths of the individual and the family.

Our Mental Health services are based on the needs, preferences, and cultural diversity of the persons that we serve.  Use of the case management model, evaluation and assessment tools enable our individualized "care-team" to determine the level and type of services best suited for each client's plan for treatment.

Treatment venues provide individual, group and family therapy, crisis intervention, client advocacy and opportunities for the introduction of concrete services to remediate the existing circumstances.   We attempt to empower and support clients, enhance self-respect and self-esteem and enable them to function productively in this world.

There is also 24 hour emergency assistance.

For more information, contact us at:

718-467-6441

 Treatment Philsophy

Our treatment philosophy is based on a holistic model of addiction, through specialized groups and individual counseling; patients are helped to realize that their addiction is treatable.

The New York State Office of Alcholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) licenses Paul J. Cooper Chemical Dependency program.  Our program is designed to help clients be honest with themselves and deal with their feelings.  Helping them understand that in order to be helped, they must first believe in themselves. 

Each individual participates in the formulation of an individualized treatment plan that deals with recovery from addictive substances, medical needs, family and other relationships, vocational/educational needs and shelter.  The program utilizes individual, group and family therapy, in-house TB testing, HIV-Early interention services and acpuncture.  Developmental and work readiness services are also available, as well as a DWI program. 

The PJC Behaviorial Clinic is linked to the Chemical Dependency Program to facilitate services for clients who are identified as Mentally Ill and/or Chemically Abusing (MICA).  Clients are provided with individual and group therapy, medication management and licensed Psychiatric and Nursing services on site. 

In order to facilitate attendance, each client is provided a metro-card, meals, child-care services and other assistance for daily living. 

Paul J . Cooper Residential Services is designed to provide homes and supportive services to individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities who need 24hr direct care support.  License by the State of New York Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), Paul J. Cooper Center for Human Services operates Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF's), Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRA's), and Crisis In-Home Respite.

We see our work as a collaborative partnership with the individuals and their families.  Our overall goal is to empower individuals to the fullest extent possible.  We seek to increase integration into the community, facilitate use of community resources, and develop opportunities for competitive employment through job training and behavioral management.

Our Crisis In-Home Respite provide services to individuals of all ages with challenging behaviors who reside at home.  This service provide support to the individuals by engaging them in positive and enjoyable activities in and out of the home setting.

For more information contact: Hyacinth McPherson at (718) 498-5555

Paul J. Cooper Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC) Department main goal is to provide supportive services for individuals and families with special needs. We work with the individuals, their families and/or advocates in developing, implementing and maintaining an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) for the services and support needed. Together we create a harmonious functioning of services that fits the individual needs and desires in order to meet the set goals.  Navigation of the Medicaid system is a major necessity in order to receive adequate support.

We seek to empower individuals with life skills, coping mechanisms, recovery from addiciton and vocational training and education opportunities so they may function as productive independent citizens. 

For more information contact: Andretta Mitchell at (718) 498-5555