Community Outreach & Support at Interactive Discovery
Interactive Discovery has been a cornerstone of the Park Slope community for over 18 years, partnering with schools, families, and local organizations to strengthen children, teens, and families through mental health services, workshops, and community programs. We focus on building resilience, fostering connection, and creating safe, inclusive spaces for growth. As a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), we are recognized for our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This designation enhances our partnerships with public agencies and schools that prioritize trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, and affirms our leadership as a female-owned, ethical, evidence-based practice.
School & Community Partnerships
We collaborate with many Brooklyn schools, including PS 107, PS 321, Allied Achievement, Berkeley Carroll School, and Essence Middle School, providing:
In-school counseling
Workshops and professional development for educators and staff
Parent-focused programs to strengthen school-home connections
We also partner with healthcare providers and nonprofits, including Tribeca Pediatrics, Slope Pediatrics, Catholic Charities, and the Jewish Board of Family and Children Services, to provide comprehensive support across multiple touchpoints in families’ lives.
Signature Programs & Services
Our engagement extends to community events like the PS 107 Fall Festival, PS 321 Spring Carnival, and our Annual Halloween Outreach Event where we connect with families, provide resources, and celebrate the spirit of our neighborhoods.
School-Based Programs & Professional Development
Trauma-informed, attachment-focused workshops and trainings for educators and staff
After-school resilience-building programs
Workshops on fostering secure attachment, supporting neurodivergent learners, and addressing teen social-emotional challenges
Understanding Community Needs
We begin each partnership with a needs assessment, meeting with administrators, staff, parents, and sometimes students to:
Understand the cultural and developmental context of the school or organization
Identify social-emotional, behavioral, or wellness challenges
Co-create tailored, evidence-based programming aligned with the community’s goals
This ensures that all our programs are relevant, responsive, and sustainable.
Why We Do This Work
Interactive Discovery’s mission is to make mental health services accessible, inclusive, and integrated into daily life for children and families. Through outreach, programs, and workshops, we aim to:
Build resilience in children, teens, and parents
Support educators with trauma-informed practices
Create safe, inclusive spaces for dialogue and connection
Deliver prevention-focused, family-centered, and culturally responsive care
By investing in both individual and community wellbeing, we work to make our Brooklyn neighborhoods places where every child and family feels supported, connected, and empowered to thrive.