Eleanor C. Nealy, CSW
For the past 25 years, Nealy, the Director of Mental Health and Social Services for The Center, has worked extensively in substance abuse recovery, mental health and HIV-related fields. “My role is to make sure LGBTQ New Yorkers have access to the emotional and concrete resources they need to live proud, healthy and whole,” said Nealy. This “out, proud lesbian in recovery” is laying the groundwork for the state’s first licensed outpatient substance abuse treatment program specifically designed for LGBT New Yorkers. She anticipates it will open at The Center by early fall. “Caring for our community is integral to The Center’s mission, and this program will offer a whole new range of services for those who are struggling with drug and alcohol use, as well as LGBT folks in recovery,” said Nealy.
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