Shalini’s Story

Shalini is a young woman who knows exactly where she’s headed. A chance experience tutoring young children as a high school student while in SCO’s foster care program ignited her passion for teaching, and now guides her every step.

With a razor-sharp focus on achieving her goals, Shalini has mapped out her immediate and long-term plans. First, she’ll graduate from college with a bachelor’s degree in early education. And then it’s off to graduate school to earn her master’s in teaching. A few years ago, these might have been considered lofty goals, but with the right supports in place, Shalini is well on her way.

Shalini was placed in SCO’s Foster Care program after the death of her father 9 years ago. While safe and well-cared for by her foster family, she was angry and worried about the future. “I needed a team to support me and advise me, and give me the right tools to succeed,” she reflects.

And a team is exactly what she received. SCO provided the resources, services, and guidance she needed to become her best self. During high school, a team of education and mental health specialists helped Shalini overcome obstacles and helped her to realize she “did not have to transition to adulthood alone.” She participated in mentoring programs, made new connections, and built relationships with other young adults in care. As her confidence grew, Shalini began tutoring children from a nearby elementary school as part of her program with SCO. That was the “aha” moment that shaped her future. She fell in love with teaching!

When it was time for college, SCO’s staff helped Shalini complete applications, navigate financial aid, and apply to the Dorm Project, which enables her to live in a college dorm all year round. Her SCO coach remains a constant presence and is even helping Shalini work towards getting a driver’s license.

Today, Shalini is a rising junior at Hunter College, and we have no doubt she will achieve all she sets out to accomplish.

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SCO Clinic

SCO Clinic Outpatient Treatment
SCO Clinic is an outpatient substance use treatment clinic serving women, men, and adolescents that utilizes evidence-based practices working from a person-centered approach. We provide trauma informed care by creating a safe place where clients can share, grow and heal. Recognizing the impact of trauma and addiction, our Seeking Safety program provides holistic and clinically informed care in a group setting.

Our goal is to help those we serve overcome the devastating effects of substance use disorders so that they may lead a healthier, happier life in recovery.

SCO Clinic is licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), and credentialed by the Council of Accreditation (COA), a nationally recognized standard of excellence. We are located in Dix Hills on the beautiful tranquil landscape of the Madonna Heights Campus.

SCO Clinic Offers

  • Individual and family therapy
  • A variety of groups
  • Relapse prevention
  • Psychoeducation groups
  • Anger Management
  • Co-dependency
  • Seeking Safety
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Harm Reduction
  • Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Our Approach
SCO’s clinical and medical staff work in partnership with our clients to create a person-centered treatment plan to guide the recovery journey. A comprehensive assessment determines the appropriate level of care. The clinic offers evidence-based modalities for individual, family, and group therapy.

We know that family plays an important part in the recovery process. We provide services to the family to help them understand the disease and equip them with knowledge and support to help them help their loved one overcome their addiction.

Referral Process
Clients may be referred by hospitals, inpatient rehab, insurance companies, the court system, child protective services, other programs, or self-refer.

Walk-ins are welcome!

SCO Clinic accepts most insurances including Medicaid and Medicaid Managed Care.

Hours of Operation
Monday 9AM to 3PM
Tuesday 9AM to 8PM
Wednesday 9AM to 3PM
Thursday 9AM to 8PM
Friday 9AM to 3PM

Contact Us:
SCO Clinic
151 Burrs Lane
Dix Hills, NY 11746
p: 631.213.0180
efax: 631.564.0700

Wendy Holloway, PhD
Clinical Director
wholloway@sco.org
p: 631.213.0270

Success Stories

Shalini’s Story

Shalini is a young woman who knows exactly where she’s headed. A chance experience tutoring young children as a high school student while in SCO’s foster care program ignited her passion for teaching, and now guides her every step. With a razor-sharp focus on achieving her goals, Shalini has mapped… Learn More

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We shelter

5,200

youth, adults and children

We help

1,100

children and young adults through foster care programs

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