February, 2022
'The Voice' is Families Together in New York State's monthly newsletter with information that is important to families, and youth across the State of New York.
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CHUCK ALLAN
Chuck Allan has worked for Monroe County, N.Y. for the past 33 years as a Juvenile Probation Officer, Coordinator of the Coordinated Children's Services Initiative (CCSI), and Education Liaison for the County's Family Access and Connection Team (FACT). He has worked for the County's Office of Probation and Community Corrections, the Office of Mental Health and presently with the Department of Human Services.
He has worked in numerous capacities with programs serving high risk children for over 35 years, including working within Family Court systems and has expertise in negotiating services across systems for multi-system involved youth.
Mr. Allan has a B.A. from the College of Wooster in Urban Studies and a Master's in Public Administration from SUNY Brockport. Families Together is honored to have him sit on our Board. He is a native of New Jersey and the proud father of two adult sons.
A fun fact about Chuck is…..he met Snoop Dogg and Tony Blair at the same party.
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As part of the 2022 New York State What's Great in Our State (WGiOS) celebration on May 3. 2022, the planning committee for the Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day event is seeking nominations to honor the individuals, communities, schools, and organizations across New York State that are making a difference in the field of children and youth mental wellness.
Selected honorees will be recognized at the New York State What's Great in Our State (WGiOS) celebration on May 3, 2022., from 8:30 am to 3:30 p.m., at the Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia, New York. The event program will include a keynote, workshops and an opportunity to celebrate those who are working hard to produce positive outcomes for children, youth, young adults and families."
Here’s your opportunity to recognize those who are doing outstanding work!
Our annual recognition focuses on the following six categories:
- Youth/Young Adult
- Family/Caregiver
- Lifetime
- Systems of Care Community
- Organization or Community Group
- School/School District
We are looking to recognize individuals, programs, organizations, or schools whose work demonstrates the following:
- Collaboration across sectors of the community
- Innovation and utilization of new strategies to meet the challenges of the last two years
- Positive impact on the community’s sense of mental wellness and resilience
- Participation of youth, parents and families
The deadline for nominations is February 18, 2022.
All nominations will be reviewed by the inter-agency planning committee and notifications will be made by April 4, 2022.
About the Planning Committee
The Planning Committee is comprised of 16 state agencies and not-for-profit organizations which are committed to advancing children’s mental health. Through this event, the committee works collaboratively to promote the importance of children’s mental health as a necessary component of children’s overall health.
Families Together is honored to be part of this committee.
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February is Black History Month
Families Together celebrates Black History Month by honoring the pioneers who fearlessly paved the road for civil rights and behavioral healthcare.
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FANS Technical Assistance Office Hours
Multiple Dates
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Family Empower-ment Month
February 2022
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February TA Call: Culture Shift
Friday, February 25, 2022
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Western Region Virtual Job Fair
Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Finding Clarity:
Decluttering your mind & space
Thursday, March 31st, 2022
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SAVE THE DATE
Annual Conference
May 1st-2nd, 2022
We are currently accepting workshop proposals for the 2022 Conference - Building Strong Roots for Success: Today's Vision, Tomorrow's Reality!
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Family & Youth Scholarship applications are available now!
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Week 3: February 14th-18th
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TOWNHALL
Friday, February 18th, 2022 at 1:00 P.M.
Featuring: Assemblyman Thomas J. Abinanti, Senator John W. Mannion,
Kerri E. Neifeld, Commissioner, OPWDD
EDUCATION TOWNHALL
Friday, February 18th, 2022 at 3:00 P.M.
Featuring: Senator Shelly B. Mayer,
Betty A. Rosa, Commissioner, SED
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TAKE ACTION TO STRENGTHEN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE NYS CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM! |
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Behavioral Health Advocates Hold Workforce Rally |
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New York families struggled to access care before COVID-19. Now, thousands of children have experienced the loss of loved ones, financial crisis, and disruption of school and their everyday lives, all of which have exacerbated mental health needs that our chronically underfunded children’s mental health system is met. |
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Addressing the COVID-19
Delta Surge
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Resources for families affected by COVID-19; Prioritizing mental and physical health while staying home.
Families Together is here to help.
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2021 FTNYS Digital Advocacy Center
Stay up-to-date with all our advocacy efforts and use emails, social media, and phone calls. We might have to stay home, but our advocacy doesn't have to.
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Save the Date for UYP 2022! |
More information coming soon! |
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Part Time - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Youth Engagement Specialist
TEMPORARY- Part-time - Western Region Youth Partner
Part Time - Grant Funded - NYC Region Youth Partner
Full Time - Hudson River Region Youth Partner
Full Time - Central Region Youth Partner
Full Time - Long Island Region Youth Partner
APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must send a resume with a formal cover letter, outlining their lived experience as a youth as described in the qualifications above, to employment@ftnys.org in order to be considered.
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Join the Youth Power Advisory Council |
Youth Peer Meetings Are Here for You! |
Join Our Peer Supervisors Meetings |
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Peer Counseling in College Mental Health |
From October 6 to 20, 2021, Born This Way Foundation, in partnership with the Mary Christie Institute, conducted a survey of over 2,000 American college students on their attitudes toward, and participation in, mental health peer counseling, which is defined as “receiving support for your mental health from a trained peer, not a friend.”
This survey showed usage of peer counseling is higher among Black, Transgender, and first-generation college students, while interest in peer support programs has increased overall since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
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The Art of Collaborative Documentation |
Access this Training Today!
Documentation is an integral part of quality service provision, yet many providers see it as a chore, instead of a tool.
Watch this valuable training on collaborative documentation to learn how you can make documentation a meaningful part of the services you provide!
This webinar:
- explores Collaborative Documentation as a practice,
- discusses how Collaborative Documentation can support engagement and improve both participant and provider satisfaction, and
- details implementation strategies.
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Statewide Peer Support Positions |
Looking for work as a Youth or Family Peer Advocate?
Visit our Job Board for the latest employment opportunities across the state!
Is your agency hiring?
Email info@ftnys.org with a detailed description, application instructions (including deadline), contact person, website link and logo, if applicable.
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New York’s FREE and confidential COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline
1-844-863-9314
8:00am – 10:00pm / 7 Days per week
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Camp Get-A-Way is looking to add Members to their Board! |
For more information contact Ken Tangel, President at;
(585) 402-1094 or terebinthcounseling@gmail.com
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EMPOWERING FAMILIES. COORDINATING SYSTEMS.
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