As part of our AMPLIFY-NY Initiative and in celebration of Pride Month 2021, FTNYS will be hosting an online Q&A session of parents/caregivers who have youth in their family with both a queer and disability identity. This intersection of identity is an important part of Pride, and we are excited to give a platform to […]

Facilitated by: Julie Dealing and Caitlin O'Brien Join us for a discussion on how trauma can feed into Mental Health and Substance Use, as well as poverty and future trauma. Learn useful Trauma Informed Care skills and how we can navigate helpful resources for ourselves or our families, including how to create a safety plan. […]

As students return to school we must be more supportive and empathetic than ever. How do we help students overcome the social, emotional, familial and academic issues that lead to school refusal? How can we best collaborate? A training on Prevention and Management with Jennifer Powell-Lunder, Psy.D. These are challenging times. Students are in need […]

Recognizing and addressing suicide risk at home & in the workplace.  A workshop for Peer Support, the community & all non-clinical professionals. Communicate, Connect & Support friends, family, coworkers in crisis.  Presenter: Garra Lloyd-Lester, Director of Community & Coalition Initiatives The Suicide Prevention Center of NYS Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUuf-iqpzorHtInrMNdswO1wAWHaIiEIZ7C

Facilitated by: Ashley Davidson and Ashton Daley Explore the correlation between SUD and LBTQ+ community, and the disproportionate repercussions on the community. Join us as we describe LGBTQ+ with MH and SUD Stigmas and what we can do as advocates and allies. Register now: bit.ly/3xQNRRO

Facilitated by: Julie Dealing and Caitlin O'Brien Join us for a discussion on the correlation and effects of SUD on housing stability, stigma with recovery homes and residences, and alternative housing & challenges with traditional shelters. Register now: bit.ly/3g6ZLBa

Facilitated by: Ben Riker Attendees will learn about harm reduction concepts and strategies that will empower them to make healthy choices for themselves regarding substance use. Students will be able to define harm reduction, identify key harm reduction strategies, identify ways drug use may be harmful, and demonstrate and apply harm reduction strategies in real […]

Facilitated by: Charles Anthony-Rice Join us as we take a deeper look into the relationship between the disproportionate number of youth & young adults of color within the juvenile justice system and the increased probability of Substance Use Disorder. An interactive, and impactful training that will both inform and inspire both youth and community partners. […]

Join children and families across Long Island for a collection of workshops and presentations to empower families & youth involved with behavioral health and cross system challenges. This is a hybrid-event that will offer both in-person and virtual attendance. More Information & Registration COVID-19 INFORMATION Participants must provide documentation of a COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2, Coronavirus) vaccination […]