Families Together in NYS

2023 Annual Conference
2023-04-30 - 2023-05-01
Join over 300 representatives from family peer support providers, family members, youth and professionals from the children’s behavioral health and other cross-system children’s services at this statewide event and stay abreast of the many challenges and opportunities facing children, youth and families as health and behavioral health services continues to move toward an integrated system of care. We encourage New York State Family Peer Support Providers, Youth Peer Advocates, Health Plans, Health Homes, and other service providers to attend and receive pertinent education & information on services, collaborations and practices in our children’s health and behavioral health system.
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Family Empowerment Day
2023-03-21
The Family Empowerment Rally & Advocacy Day is March 21st, 2023 at

the New York State Capitol.
Registration and more information: https://www.ftnys.org/family-empowerment-month/

The Invitation to Change Approach: Part II
2023-02-01 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
CMC: Foundation for Change
THE INVITATION TO CHANGE APPROACH: PART 2
Over 60 million people in this country have a loved one struggling with substance use disorder. Only 2% of those families will receive the help they need. Families are encouraged to join this training to learn and change that experience from one of shame and secrecy to one of hope and positive action.
February 1st, 2023
12:00pm – 4:00pm via Zoom
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Overview, discussion, and Q&A for NEW Streamlined ACT, CCR and RTF Applications
2023-01-31 09:30 - 11:00
January 31, 2023 from 9:30am-11:00am
Overview, discussion and Q & A on the NEW streamlined referral application and review processes for Youth Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Children’s Community Residence (CCR) and Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) levels of care in order to make access to care more equitable and timelier for those seeking more intensive and/or out of home interventions for youth with complex and significant mental healthneeds.
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Bowling with VOYA
2022-10-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Uncle Sams Bowling 600 Fulton St, Troy, NY 12180, 600 Fulton St, Troy, NY, 12180
ATTENTION! Rensselaer County Young People are invited to join VOYA, Voices of Youth Advisors, for a FUN meet-and-greet informative bowling party! October 28th from 4-6 PM.VOYA Bowling Flyer (3)

Intergenerational Truama
2022-10-27 10:00 - 12:00
Training Objective
(Intergenerational trauma) is a term that has implications for anyone working with children, youth, adults and families across all service systems. It is a complex construct that entails developmental neurobiology and epigenetics, and because it overlaps with historical trauma it also involves an understanding of the legacy of racism, slavery, colonialism and genocide. This presentation will focus on identifying ways that an understanding of intergenerational trauma can be integrated into a trauma informed approach to care.
Dr. James Rodriguez, PHD, LCSW
Dr. James Rodriguez is a Senior Research Scientist and Director of Trauma-Informed Services at the McSilver Institute. He is a New York State-licensed clinical social worker and psychologist with over 25 years of providing mental health services to children, youth and families.
OCTOBER, 27TH, 2022
TIME: 10:00AM-12:00PM
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Youth Immigration Forum
2022-10-25 00:00 - 2022-10-28 00:00 | Zoom
3 Day forum with an informational session, lunch and learn, and confidential opportunities for young people, and family members to connect and talk on a one-on-one basis with experts in the field.

YOUTH IMMIGRATION FORUM
2022-10-25 00:00 - 2022-10-28 00:00 | Zoom
Immigration 101
Lunch & Learn – Bring Your Own Lunch
Ask Me & I’ll Guide You – Mini consultation with experts in the field. Additional registration is REQUIRED.

2022 Long Island Childrens & Youth Behavioral Health Symposium
2022-10-06 08:30 - 15:00 | Melville Marriot, 1350 Old Walk Whitman Rd, Melville, NY, 11747, United States
Join children, youth, families, caregivers, professionals and legislators from Long Island for a collection of workshops and presentations to empower families & youth involved with behavioral health and cross system challenges. This years event will be in-person!

University of Youth Power
2022-06-24 09:30 - 2022-06-27 14:00
On June 24-27 2022, we are hosting the eighth annual University of Youth Power IN PERSON, a for-youth-by-youth social justice conference that is modeled after a college experience. UYP is the premier youth peer leadership conference that provides Youth Peer Advocates and change agents the opportunity to build skills and expand their professional network. Young people ages 18 to 30 can register for this for-youth-by-youth social justice conference with a major of Peer Advocacy, Systems Advocacy, Recovery Advocacy with a specialty track for 14-24 year old’s called Disability Leadership.

2022 Annual Conference
2022-05-01 09:00 - 2022-05-02 15:00 | Marriott Hotel, 189 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
Join over 400 representatives from family peer support providers, family members, youth and professionals from the children’s behavioral health and other cross-system children’s services at this statewide event and stay abreast of the many challenges and opportunities facing children, youth and families as health and behavioral health services continues to move toward an integrated system of care. We encourage New York State Family Peer Support Providers, Youth Peer Advocates, Health Plans, Health Homes, and other service providers to attend and receive pertinent education & information on services, collaborations and practices in our children’s health and behavioral health system.

Annual Conference
2022-05-01 08:00 - 2022-05-02 16:30

Restorative Justice - Lesson & Reflections on How to Repair, Restore, & Engage for Community Healing in the School Setting
2022-04-22 12:00 - 14:00
Interactive & collaborative panel discussion for schools, professionals, peers, and families.Restorative Justice Panel April 20

Restorative Justice - Lesson & Reflections on How to Repair, Restore, & Engage for Community Healing in the School Setting
2022-04-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
Interactive & collaborative panel discussion for schools, professionals, peers, and families

Restorative Justice
2022-04-20 12:00 - 14:00
Restorative Justice: Lesson & Reflections on How to Repair, Restore, & Engage for Community Healing in the School Setting
Restorative Justice Panel April 20
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Finding Clarity: Decluttering your Mind & Space
2022-03-31 13:00 - 15:00
March 31st from 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Clear your mind
Clear your space
Clear your life

Presented by: Cyllvia Springer
LCSW/Program Coordinator
ACS Division of Child and Family Wellbeing Office of Community Engagement and Partnership
Register in advance: bit.ly/34RNP3s

Mental Health 101: Awareness Training
2022-03-24 10:00 - 12:00
Thursday, March 24th, 2022
10:00 am – 12:00PM
Presented by: Jasmine Lucas
Email: jlucas@mhaw.org
Goals of the training:

Increase basic knowledge of mental health to help reduce stigma.
Understand Mental Health as a continuum of wellness that defines us every day — it is
illness, recovery and all of the space in between.
Promote wellness, treatment seeking behavior, recovery and self-care.

Why is this important?
Consider this: the median time between the onset of mental illness (when symptoms first appear) and when an individual gets appropriate treatment is 10 years. During that time time, a person is likely experiencing periods of increased symptomology and periods of wellness.
Mental Health and recovery are dependent on an individual’s ability to recognize and manage where he/she is each day on the continuum between wellness and illness and take care accordingly, an important piece to quality of life. Education and early intervention promotes wellness.
Join zoom meeting: bit.ly/3w5cVaO

Meeting ID: 832 3192 0066 | Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Heather Tafuro, at htafuro@ftnys.org, or Cheryl Williams, at cwilliams@ftnys.org

Helping Families Get OFF the Crisis Roller Coaster
2021-12-07 13:00 - 15:00
December 7th, 2021
1:00pm to 3:00pm via Zoom
Understanding the Stress Model of Crisis
Emotional First Aid
and
The Role Trauma Plays in CRISIS

Presenter:
Ken Tangel, MA
Terebinth Counseling

Register in advance for this meeting
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Virtual Foundations for Leadership (pt.2)
2021-11-18 17:00 - 18:30
Join us Monday, November 8, 2021 at 06:30 PM
& Thursday, November 18, 2021 at 05:00 PM

Join the discussion on how to support your youth as they learn and develop their self-advocacy skills! Foundations for Leadership is a FREE workshop series connected to VYLFs and offered in the community for parents/caregivers of youth with disabilities that brings together both the family and youth perspective.

You might have questions, thoughts and ideas – we are here to help support you through the teenage and young adult transitions! A special time for parents and caregivers to learn and support each other together. Letting go is hard to do, come and lean from others how to step back and watch your youth take on leadership roles. If you have a youth attending the virtual AMPLIFY-NY YLF this is the parent /caregiver meetings for YOU!

We highly encourage participants to attend BOTH days of the workshop. If you can’t please let us know which day you will attend when completing the registration. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. You must register for each date separately.

November 8, 6:30- 8:00 PM Registration

November 18, 5:00- 6:30 PM Registration

Building Resilience: A Developmental Perspective
2021-11-17 00:00 - 02:00
Date: November 17th, 2021
Time: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Resilience is an essential and necessary part of emotional and physical health. In this workshop participants will not only learn basic principles but also will explore many ways that being resilient helps. Learning to reduce the negative impact of traumatic events and stress.
Facilitated by:
Mansour (Max) Banilivy
Director of Clinical Training, Education and Field Placement,
WellLife Network Long Island and New York City

max.banilivy@welllifenetwork.org
Phone: 631-896-8387
REGISTER HERE

Virtual Foundations for Leadership
2021-11-08 18:30 - 20:00

AMPLIFY-NY's Virtual Youth Leadership Forum
2021-11-08 15:00 - 2021-11-17 17:00
November 8th – 10th & 15th – 17th
3:00 Pm – 5:00 PM
AMPLIFY-NY is hosting Youth Leadership Forums (YLF) for young people, who identify as having a disability, ages 14-24 to speak up, build leadership & self-advocacy skills, and prepare to take on leadership roles.
LEARN ABOUT:

Leadership & Communication Skills
Systems and Grassroots Advocacy
Strategic Sharing/Disability Disclosure
Disability History, Rights and Pride
and much more…

This peer-run forum brings opportunities to YOUth and gives the next generation of leaders the tools and support they need for success. This YLF is a FREE 6-day event that is presented in a fun, interactive and educational way with the support of peers. We create a safe, youth friendly environment with plenty of fun activities to compliment the wealth of knowledge being learned! We invite young leaders to join us to build upon leadership skills and become empowered with self-confidence and self-determination. Parents and caregivers are also welcome to attend along with their youth/young person.
More Information & Registration

Screening of 'Resilience'
2021-10-21 02:00 - 15:30
Join us for a Free film screening of ‘Resilience: The biology of stress & the Science of Hope’
Produced by KAREN PRITZKER & JAMES REDFORD, Directed by JAMES REDFORD

“The Child May not remember, but the body never forgets”
“No segment of society is immune.”
This one-hour documentary chronicles the dynamic national movement to prevent childhood trauma, treat toxic stress and greatly improve the health of future generations.
Save your space for this award winning documentary today!

Register now
Watch the trailer here

2021 Long Island Children’s & Youth Behavioral Health Symposium
2021-10-12 08:30 - 15:00
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 in order to attend. Masks must be worn by all in-person attendants.

Changing the Inevitable: A Conversation about BIPOC Youth, JJ & SUD (Substance Use Recovery Month Series)
2021-09-24
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. See you there!
Register now: bit.ly/37NdcS8

Basics of Harm Reduction (Substance Use Recovery Month Series)
2021-09-22
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 world situations.
Register now: bit.ly/2XxhhIr

Homelessness and SUD (Substance Use Recovery Month Series)
2021-09-15
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

SUD & The LGBTQ+ Community (Substance Use Recovery Month Series)
2021-09-13
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

Gatekeepers to Hope
2021-09-10 10:00 - 12:00
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

The ABC's of School Refusal
2021-09-08 10:00 - 23:30
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 of new strategies for our new normal. School Teams, Parents, RTF/CR Teams, Peer Support, Clinicians and others please join us for this informative training via Zoom.

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