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bulletMarc Wurgaft, CSW Director  
A graduate of Yeshiva University's Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Mr. Wurgaft has over twenty years of clinical and administrative experience in both the mental health field and the field of addiction. Mr. Wurgaft has served as the Director of New Directions since its inception.

 

bulletThe professional counseling staff of New Directions consists of New York State Certified Social Workers (CSWs), Psychologists (Ph.Ds), Art and Creative Therapists, and New York State Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASACs). All clinical staff attend weekly individual supervision as well as weekly case conferences.

bulletNew Directions strives to reach and maintain cultural competency in all areas of its program. Our professional and administrative staff are representative of the diverse ethnic cultures which we service. All services are offered in English and Spanish. New Directions is a barrier free facility as well.