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2010 Families Together in New York State Annual Conference
Empowering, Engaging, and Enlightening:
Sharing the Family Voice to Build Stronger Communities
Featuring keynote speaker Sandra Spencer, Executive Director of the National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
Thank you to all who attended the 2010 Families Together in New York State Annual Conference, held on
April 25 and 26, 2010! Close to 400 youth, family members, advocates, providers, exhibitors, sponsors, presenters, and friends attended the conference, which was held at the Crowne Plaza in Albany. The two day conference was filled with energy, enthusiasm, and the strong family voice, and ended on an amazing note with
a walk to the New York State Capitol where our YOUTH POWER! Speak Out was held.
Comments regarding this year’s Annual Conference include:
“This is my third year attending and it has continued to be something I look forward to each year.”
“I would definitely recommend this conference to others. The energy during the conference is incredible.”
“Sandra Spencer was informative, inspirational, very moving, and hopeful.”
“Thank you for providing me with an atmosphere where families can learn and grow together. I can’t wait to bring my child back next year.”
Children, Families, Providers & Advocates Celebrate
Children’s Mental Health:
Governor Proclaims May 2–8, 2010 as
Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
Albany, NY (May 3, 2010)
Mental health programs have a positive influence on the lives of New York State’s children, their families and loved ones, and that positive impact was celebrated at the State Museum’s Huxley Theater on May 3, 2010, by a group of young people, family members, mental health service providers, county mental health leaders and advocates, along with representatives of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), Families Together in New York State (FTNYS) and YOUTHPOWER!
The festivities included the presentation of Governor David A. Paterson’s proclamation of May 2-8, 2010 as Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week in New York State, and also applauded the accomplishments of the children’s mental health community in New York State.
Governor David A. Paterson said, "New York State’s mental health programs for children are second to none, and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week is a perfect way to celebrate the important role they play the lives of young ones and their families across the State. These programs are making a difference in the lives of New York’s youth, and helping them form a foundation for success in school, in work and in life."
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For eight years the Camp Get-A-Way organization has been dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and recreational camping experience to families of children with a primary Axis I mental health, social, emotional, and, or behavioral disorder. Opportunities exist to rediscover the joys of being a family united, and the strengths of each family member, while learning new ways of interacting with one other and the world around you. We are a family driven organization which supports participation of all family members in camp activities.
Our partnership continues with Cornell Cooperative Extension, 4 – H Camp Wyomoco, located in the natural beauty of Wyoming County and our latest 4 – H partnership Peconic Dunes, located on beautiful Long Island Sound. We offer a very family friendly environment with many great waterfront and activity venues. Again this year we are offering a Horse program and “Old McDonalds Farm” during our summer program at Camp Wyomoco. Sailing and a boulder climbing wall at Peconic Dunes in May, and our Fall event continues to be filled with skill development for all with a hefty dose of family fun! These are just a few of the great activities your family will enjoy.
Click here for 2010 Application
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Families Together 2010 Newsletter 
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