Care Republic’s Areas of Service includes but not limited to:
*Education & Training
*Community & Healthcare Research
*Community Outreach & Family Development
*Counseling & Mediation Services
*Career Services & Professional Development
Whether you are wanting to launch your career in Behavioral and Mental Health and Substance Abuse, or you are being affected by the same, we are here to help. Care Republic has a network of services throughout the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Long Island turn to Care Republic Inc. for a vast array of training, outreach and education/training needs. We customize our services to increase our access to a wide range of individuals and groups including Families, Justice System, Aspiring Professionals, EAPs/MAPs and Community Members. Care Republic’s Education and Training services are credentialed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and employ best practices in line with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services’ (SAMHSA) indicators of training and development.
At its counseling programs, Care Republic will serve all clients at the appropriate level of care, and will not deny services based on a person’s race, color, age, sex, National origin, disability, religion, or sexual orientation. Care Republic also has a fee training schedules that are flexible.
Families
Building Healthy Families
We understand the life-altering obstacles and challenges that substance abuse brings to families.When Care Republic Inc. opened its doors in 2001, our first clients were adolescents – and, by extension, their family members. Today, families continue to be our strength with many individuals and families cared for each year.
Anyone – regardless of age, cultural background or socioeconomic status – can be affected by alcohol or drugs. Care Republic customizes an age-appropriate, self-help model for the individual and involves family members in the process to improve the chances of a lifelong recovery.
Care Republic’s approach addresses real issues and life challenges. Our supportive environment protects from the negative influences and stresses of daily life. Through our educational & training sessions, students learn the skills and tools they need for a successful life in thr Behavorial and mental Health field. Our highly-credentialed, quality-focused and always accessible staff ensure students receive the specialized training they need.
Care Republic delivers tailored programs for adolescents, adults, women, women with children, DUI/DWI offenders, and more. Our services mirror the diversity of our clients, with a few locations offering programming in English, Spanish and French.
As it relates to counseling sessions offered, we consider the health of the whole family to ensure long-term, life-changing solutions. Available programs include:
- Individual, group and family counseling and treatment
- Personalized adolescent mentoring, counseling and support services.
- Career & vocational services for those who are job-seeking or looking to retain their jobs
- Gender-specific, family-focused Education and Training supportive services for men & women facing diverse challenges.
- State-of-the-art, education & training.
Conveniently located throughout the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Long Island, programs are easily accessed by public or private transport. Care Republic offers scholarship programs for those who qualify.
Justice System
Access. Assessment. Admissions.
Care Republic is open to working with New York’s justice system, as it remains one of Care Republic’s most important community efforts. Research shows that evidence-based treatment can help reduce recidivism among non-violent criminal offenders with substance use disorder. Our drug and alcohol treatment programs exceed New York State standards in retention and completion. Care Republic invites relationships with justice entities including Probation, Parole, the Courts, and more to meet the needs of our communities.
Working with Care Republic is a seamless, efficient experience. We accept both mandated referrals and voluntary clients. Our credentialed, professional staff expertly handles complex needs that are our communities are faced with. We quickly and conveniently assess the needs individuals and families who see our services.
Adolescents and adults are provided Education and Training classes in the communities most likely in the areas where they live or work. Care Republic has a network of educational and training facilities for adolescents and adults in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Long Island. Adolescent residential treatment facilities provide a more intensive educational and training course initiative. Easily accessed by public or private transit, our programs feature continuing care services to encourage a successful life and career in Behavioral and Mental Health.
Community-based adolescent residential programs are a highly effective alternative to juvenile detention or imprisonment. Care Republic is highly regarded for its pioneering work with at-risk or substance-using adolescents (ages 12-17). Referrals come from all New York City boroughs and Long Island counties.
We address all life challenges during counseling. We treat the whole person, not just the addiction. We consider the patient’s mental health, domestic violence and anger management issues. Critical to treatment is the health of the entire family so we involve loved ones in the treatment plan.
Our treatment philosophy respects cultural and gender differences and values. We pay special attention to our clients’ cultural backgrounds with responsive programming in English, Spanish, and Polish. Additionally, Care Republic provides gender-specific, family-focused treatment and supportive services for women and women with children.
Justice officials receive timely reports and communication about their referrals under our care.We produce prompt status reports, using the approved and appropriate State and local reporting systems. Updates are regularly communicated to justice referents provided appropriate releases that are in accordance with Federal Confidentiality and other pertinent laws have been obtained.
Aspiring Professionals
Take the Next Step.
Imagine making a difference in the lives of individuals affected by drug and alcohol abuse. It happens every day at Care Republic’s Behavioral and Mental health Training Academy, where aspiring professionals gain the knowledge, skills, and inspiration to become certified as substance abuse counselors and continue enhancing their skills as behavioral health professionals.
At Care Republic, we not only treat clients but we train the individuals who treat them. Care Republics Behavioral and Training Academy is the largest CASAC training provider in New York State. We have trained many of aspiring and seasoned professionals. As a trusted and reliable training resource to the behavioral health community, Care Republic consistently offers high-quality CASAC curricula certified by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) and continuing education courses approved by various other entities.
With or without industry experience, there are no limits to what you can achieve at the Care Republic Behavioral and Mental Health Training Academy.
EAPs/MAPs
Supporting Local Unions, Trades, and Businesses.
Professionals treating professionals. For businesses and member associations alike, employees and members are like family. They are a part of a larger network, united through a strong bond to achieve common goals. For members who are faced with a crisis stemming from addiction, especially one that can put their jobs in jeopardy, Care Republic is here to help.
Care Republic works with New York-based unions, trade associations, businesses and more to treat members and employees struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.
As a reliable resource, we help ensure the strength of union, trade and business communities through offering a comprehensive set of confidential and specialized substance abuse treatment services. Treatment can greatly improve job performance, physical and mental health, and emotional well-being. To ensure long-term, life-changing solutions, Care Republic offers individual, group and family counseling and treatment education and training and evening, weekend, and daytime hours to accommodate various work schedules
Care Republic delivers these specialized educational and training programs for adolescents, adults, women with children, DUI/DWI offenders, and more. Our education and training philosophy respects cultural and gender-based differences and values. Our programs are responsive to multilingual backgrounds, with services in selected sites available in English, Spanish and French.
We extend out services of education, training, outreach and counseling to reach the whole person, not just the addiction or issue the person may be facing. Our experts address all life challenges including mental health, domestic violence, and anger management. We create life-changing solutions for life-impacting issues today to better prepare clients for a full and rewarding life.
Conveniently located throughout the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Long Island, our programs can be easily accessed by public or private transport.
Community Partners
Building Healthy Communities.
Care Republic partners with local community partners, community centers, hospital & medical facilities, churches & fellowships, city and state agencies, and policymakers to help build healthy lives and rebuild communities impacted by substance abuse. Through our mutual vision, we work together to identify gaps in treatment. As community needs evolve, we evolve with them, building new services and programs that bring our high-quality treatment and training to their neighborhoods.
Relationships are the foundation of our work with communities. We constantly work with schools, churches, businesses, unions, veteran’s organizations, legislators, community-based service groups and others to mutually understand how our treatment and training specialties can enhance the lives of their constituents. Care Republic’s senior leadership are expert resources contributing to public and policy forums, legislative hearings, as well as professional and community organizations and planning bodies.
Almost two decades ago, Care Republic responded to a growing need in New York’s communities, establishing intensive residential substance abuse outreach for members of communities throughout NYC. No other program like it existed at that time. Our pioneering approach struck a chord with local policymakers.
There are numerous other examples of how Care Republic answers community needs. We have worked with local government, policymaker and community representatives to build and offer:
- Specialized programs for at-risk and court-involved youth
- Alternative school programs that treat alongside full educational days
- Responsive, multilingual programming in English, Spanish and French at select sites
- Care Republic Behavioral and Mental Health Academy, the leading center in New York dedicated to educating professionals in Behavioral and mental Health and Substance Abuse.
- Recovery from addiction takes one day at a time. When those individuals we counsel, return to their communities again, they do so with renewed health and a sense of hope that strengthens neighborhoods and rebuilds lives again.
As mentioned above, whether you are wanting to launch your career in Behavioral and Mental Health and Substance Abuse, or you are being affected by the same, we are here to help.
Care Republic Inc. is proud to Announce:
Note: (The trademarks AVERT Harm and AVERT First are owned by Gary Xavier and operated under license from him)
International Curriculum on Strategic Harm Response. AVERT HARM™ and AVERT™ FIRST™
World Wise Care is proud to have several programs dedicated to Harm Risk Vulnerability Assessment, Response, Recognition, Reduction and Resolution.
A.V.E.R.T. Harm™ and A.V.E.R.T. First™ are state-of-the-art, evidence-based education and training initiatives designed to address today’s most pressing health, safety, and harm-reduction challenges. Both programs are structured to meet the needs of diverse audiences—from community members and peer leaders to clinical professionals and public health systems—delivering practical tools, actionable strategies, and real-world applications.
Founded by Dr. Gary Xavier, MD, an accomplished leader Health care Provider, Medical Research Scientist, Author, Educator, and Philanthropist, whose expertise spans multiple fields including healthcare, systemic leadership, organizational analysis, and applied research, the A.V.E.R.T. framework reflects years of scientific study, hands-on experience, and a commitment to advancing safer, healthier communities. Dr. Xavier has worked with healthcare institutions, policy bodies, and multidisciplinary teams to bridge the gap between knowledge and practice, creating training that is as rigorous as it is accessible.
About A.V.E.R.T. Harm™
Note: (The trademarks AVERT Harm and AVERT First are owned by Gary Xavier and operated under license from him)
Awareness & Vigilance for Effective Response to Trends
A.V.E.R.T. Harm™ is a groundbreaking harm-reduction and prevention framework designed to equip communities, professionals, and public health leaders with the skills, structure, and confidence to respond effectively to emerging risks. More than a checklist or awareness campaign, A.V.E.R.T. Harm operates like a life-support-style assessment model—clear, action-oriented, and adaptable for a wide range of real-world situations.
Built for three interconnected tracks—Community/Lay, Clinical, and Public Health & Systems Leadership—A.V.E.R.T. Harm bridges the gap between what people see, what they suspect, and what they do in the face of harm. Whether the threat is visible and urgent or hidden and evolving, the program emphasizes early recognition, structured assessment, and decisive, role-appropriate action.
At its core, A.V.E.R.T. Harm is about turning awareness into action—from preventing interpersonal harm and addressing mental health crises to tackling systemic risks and emerging public health threats. Through scenario-based training, practical tools, and a unified language, participants learn to recognize critical signs, navigate complex contexts, and activate the right resources at the right time.
The goal is simple but vital: fewer missed warning signs, faster help, and stronger, safer communities.
About A.V.E.R.T. First™
Note: (The trademarks AVERT Harm and AVERT First are owned by Gary Xavier and operated under license from him)
A.V.E.R.T. First™ is the frontline, “first aid” equivalent for harm reduction—equipping individuals with the immediate skills and confidence to recognize, respond to, and reduce harm in critical moments. Just as traditional first aid prepares people to act in medical emergencies, A.V.E.R.T. First™ prepares participants to intervene in situations involving physical, psychological, social, or systemic risk before they escalate.
Grounded in evidence-based principles and designed for broad accessibility, the program provides practical, easy-to-learn techniques that can be applied by community members, workplace teams, educators, and caregivers. A.V.E.R.T. First™ bridges the gap between awareness and action, empowering everyday people to make a meaningful difference when it matters most.