From Awareness to Action: How SAFE Workplace Mental Health Training Helps Workplaces Recognize, Respond, and Connect

• By: Jeffrey McQueen, MBA, LCDC Mental Health Association of Nassau County
• April 21st, 2026
• early intervention, employee wellbeing, help-seeking behavior, mental health training, psychological safety, Spring 2026 Issue, stigma reduction, supportive communication, workplace mental health
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Workplace mental health challenges are often visible long before they are addressed. Changes in mood, attendance, communication, focus, or behavior may signal that an employee is struggling, yet many workplaces lack a clear and practical way to respond. Supervisors and coworkers are not trained...

Supporting Recovery Through Peer Services: How Community-Based Support Helps People Reconnect, Heal, and Thrive

• By: Jeffrey McQueen, MBA, LCDC Mental Health Association of Nassau County
• April 21st, 2026
• behavioral health workforce, community-based services, lived experience, mental health engagement, peer support, recovery-oriented care, reentry support, Spring 2026 Issue, substance use recovery
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Peer services are often described as supportive, but at their best, they are transformational. Recovery is rarely a straight line, and it rarely happens in isolation. For many people living with mental health or substance use challenges, progress is shaped not only by treatment, but also by...