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SUMMARY:Youth Peer Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Location: Zoom \nOccurs monthly on the second Wednesday from 3:00pm-4:00pm \nStatewide meeting for Youth Peer Advocates\n(YPA)\, Certified Recovery Peer Advocates\n(CRPA)\, New York Certified Peer Specialist\n(NYCPS) and others in similar peer-based\nroles that work with youth to have an open\ndiscussion about tools and strategies\,\nadvocacy\, networking and peer-to-peer\nmentorship\, and workforce development! \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/youth-peer-meeting-2/
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SUMMARY:In-person Community Engagement Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) is partnering with the Western New York Departments of Community Services to host in-person Community Engagement Sessions on Oct. 8-10\, 2025. The 2023 Community Engagement Sessions took OMH across New York. Now\, we are returning to share what we did with your feedback and hear more about your needs and your ideas! There will be sessions in Hornell\, Rochester\, Buffalo\, and Ithaca.  \n\n\n  \n\n\nThe sessions are open to all community members! We especially want to hear from people who receive or have received mental health services\, and people who have wanted to get services but haven’t. Children\, youth\, adults\, older adults\, and families are encouraged to attend. There will be breakout groups specifically for young people. If you are a peer or other mental health provider\, advocate\, or anyone else who works with groups or people who may be interested\, please share this information with them! \n\n\n  \n\n\nPlease register in advance by clicking on the location you’d like to attend below. The registration form has space to describe any accessibility needs you have. If you need ASL or other language interpretation\, please register by Sept. 19 or reach out to feedbackoapss@omh.ny.gov as soon as possible. \n\n\n  \n\n\nSession Details:  \n\n\nWednesday\, Oct. 8\, 6-8 p.m. and Thursday\, Oct. 9\, 9-11 a.m.  \n\n\n\nRochester Central Library\, 115 South Ave\, Rochester\, NY\, 14605\n\n\n\n\nHornell Community Arts Center\, 58 Broadway Mall\, Hornell\, NY\, 14843\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nThursday\, Oct. 9\, 6-8 p.m. and Friday\, Oct. 10\, 9-11 a.m.  \n\n\n\nBuffalo & Erie County Public Library\, 1 Lafayette Square\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14203\n\n\n\n\nTompkins County Public Library\, 101 E Green St\, Ithaca\, NY\, 14850\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nRegister Here! https://tinyurl.com/nhf7avdv \n\n\n  \n\n\n             \n\n\n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/in-person-community-engagement-sessions/
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SUMMARY:FTNYS STORY TELLING ACADEMY DOWNSTATE EDITION
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging experience where you’ll learn how to craft impactful stories that resonate and drive change. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and connect with others passionate about advocacy. \nPlease keep in mind this training is primarily for NYC\, Lower Hudson\, and Long Island Residents. \nWe will be hosting this training in all areas of the state in the future so keep an eye out on our emails and social media!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details: \nVirtual Sessions: \n– Dates: October 8th\, 15th\, 22nd \n– Time: 7 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-Person Speakout: \n– Date: November 1st \n– Time: 1 PM \n– Location: Brooklyn\, NY\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are accepted into the training you will get more information in a follow up email\, such as Zoom Links and the address for the speakout. \nIf you have questions regarding this registration\, call 518-708-3808 or email zkilmer@ftnys.org. Visit www.ftnys.org for more upcoming events\, and trainings for families and youth!
URL:https://www.ftnys.org/event/ftnys-story-telling-academy-downstate-edition/
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