Nevonim offers 1:1 guidance, support, and compassion from those who have been where you are now.
Nevonim offers 1:1 guidance, support, and compassion from those who have been where you are now.
Nevonim offers 1:1 guidance, support, and compassion from those who have been where you are now.
A world where everyone has someone. A world without regrets.
As young adults tumble through isolation, slippage, rehab, and sober homes, Nevonim provides a lifeline through 1:1 guidance and support.
We know that one person can make a difference. We know the difference we can make for one person.
Renowned for his kindness and authenticity, Rabbi Babad has always harbored a passion for supporting and encouraging those who need it most.
A life coach and CASAC-T, Rabbi Babad opened his first drop-in center 22 years ago in Brooklyn serving Chassidic youth, which became a safe haven for at-risk youth battling mental health and substance abuse.
Several years later, in 2010, Rabbi Babad opened his yeshiva, Anuvim, as a prevention program for struggling teens. On the heels of the Yeshiva’s success and at the request of many parents, he founded camp Anuvim in 2011, a successful summer program in Upstate New York.
In 2015, Rabbi Babad opened a second drop-in center, this time in Boro Park, called “Our Home.” Located at 1225 Street, it came to be known affectionately as “1225.”
Though Rabbi Babad had unfortunately lost students to suicide over the years, the painful death of 23-year-old Shmuly—a fun-loving, growth-oriented young man with friends, dreams, and a bright future—made him realize that something more needed to be done to help young people in distress.
In memory of Shmuly Fischman
He took his vast knowledge and 22 years of experience working with pained youth and developed Nevonim: a full-service organization that provides comprehensive care management, mentorship, friendship, and clinical referrals for those who are struggling and have nowhere else to turn.
PHD
Dr. Akiva Perlman, PhD., is a professor at Wurzweiler School of Social Work and a lecturer on abuse, addiction, and trauma. A fellow traveler of those suffering in silence, he has educated nearly a thousand frum social workers in our community. Dr. Perlman is the clinical director of ODA’s Wellness Center, a clinic which serves the chassidish community in Williamsburg. He maintains a practice in Fresh Meadows where he resides with his wife Tamar and children.
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Dr. Richard Louis Price, M.D., is the Yale and Columbia University-trained psychiatry professor of Cornell Medical College and NY-Prebyterian Hospital. Triple board-certified in Psychiatry, Mind-Body Medicine, and Addiction Medicine, he was awarded numerous patents for his novel pharmacotherapy autism treatment. Dr. Price is the medical director of Achieve, Hamaspik, and Parcare. He serves on several advisory boards, is a national speaker for many pharmaceutical companies, and has a private psychotherapy and psychopharmacology practice in Monsey.
MA, LCSW
Our team of professionals will evaluate you, taking the time to get to know you well, before matching you with a facility that meets your individual requirements and preferences. We’ll work hand-in-hand with your support team to set up insurance, cut through any red tape, and secure your placement in a top-notch rehab or trauma center.
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Dr. Reggie Melrose, PhD., is a psychologist, author, educator, trainer, consultant, and SE practitioner specializing in trauma. She has extensive education and training from McGill University and over 30 years of professional experience. Dr. Melrose has a private practice in Long Beach, CA where she treats children, adolescents, and adults with her somatic approach. A sought-after speaker, Dr. Melrose is passionate about restoring human dignity.
PSYCHIATRIC PA, DMSc
Penina Pultman is a PA specializing in psychiatry. She graduated with a Bachelor’s in Science and Psychology and completed Touro PA school with an additional certification in Psychiatry. Penina earned her Behavioral Health Certification and was nominated Doctoral Fellow ‘22 of the University of Lynchburg. Penina has her doctorate from the University of Lynchburg in medical science, specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and bipolar disorder in children and adults. A Chassidish, Yiddish-speaking professional, Penina is culturally sensitive to the unique nuances of psychiatric care in the Orthodox Jewish community.
SUICIDE PREVENTION ADVISOR
Therapy is great, but sometimes you need more, especially when you realize how much has changed since you came out of rehab. Nevonim provides life coaching for struggling young adults to help them stay motivated and committed after leaving a facility. Your life coach will help you strategize your next steps and hold you accountable during therapy or beyond.
we're overseen by professionals and work hand-in-hand with therapists, but we aren't clinicians. We become your new best friend, the person you have on speed dial.
We're open, friendly, and real
- because we get it.
We're not trying to check you off our to-do list. Our case managers offer real
follow-care, supporting you long-term. We help past Therapy and rehab, helping you create the life you deserve. Our job won't end until you say it should.
We aren't occupied with statistics. Our goal is to bring out the individual's potential, allowing each person in front of us to create a healthy, functioning life. We know that each person is a world of their own.
Nevonim helps young adults in crisis through recovery and beyond. We are their long-term advocate and emotional home as they make strides toward a life full of health and meaning.
186 Jumping Brook Dr.
Toms River, NJ 08755
633 NE 167th St. Suite 841
Miami, FL 33162
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