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Peer Training and Empowerment at the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center: Keeping Pace with a Bigger, Stronger Peer Movement
…Through access both to opportunity and new networks of support, however, powerful new modes of thinking are encouraged: recovery is not only possible, it is also an outstanding ‘qualification’ for…
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Art: A Tool for Breaking Stigma
While the reasons for stigma around mental illness are complex and vary by community – we know its prevalence prevents many from seeking treatment – from finding help and building…
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Northern Westchester Recovery Network in Action
…people as they take steps to move on to robust recovery and complete lives in the community. Recovery Specialists and Assistant Recovery Specialists engage individuals around the four key components…
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Recovery Begins with Housing
…An on-site community center includes staff offices, community space, exercise room, computer room and laundry facilities. Recognizing the importance of this housing model, in May, 2017 Governor Andrew Cuomo made…
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From the Shadow of COVID, a Bright Emergent Resource: Crisis Stabilization Center
…will comprise part of Long Island’s newly revamped crisis response system, including mobile crisis providers, crisis residences, law enforcement, EMS, and other community treatment and support services. Any person on…
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Better Together: Addressing Challenges by Working Together
…commitment to our clients. It is that promise – to identify and address the needs of our community while continually seeking to improve access to care – that has brought…
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Consumer Perspectives: Volunteering Makes a Difference in Our Lives
…served by Services for the UnderServed (S:US), a New York City-based nonprofit that is committed to giving every New Yorker the tools that they can use to lead a life…
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Office of Mental Health Receives Grant to Expand Access to Fresh Healthy Produce to People with Mental Illness
…make a significant difference in the lives of New Yorkers living with mental illness.” State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball said, “We are proud of our FreshConnect Checks program, which…
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Staffing Shortages Halt Progress
…served by Services for the UnderServed (S:US), a New York City-based nonprofit that is committed to giving every New Yorker the tools that they can use to lead a life…
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Effective Supervision: An Essential Component to Enhancing Consumer Outcomes
…compassion. Our nursing triage and internal mobile crisis teams work together to bring integrated care to the neighborhoods where consumers live. When new consumers are coming to an ICL facility,…
