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Impacted by Medicaid Managed Care? Take our questionnaire!
Dear Parents, Youth, and Service Providers!
Have you or someone you know
- Been enrolled in a Medicaid Managed Care Plan and
- Attempted accessing mental health or substance use disorder services?
We want to connect with you!
Complete the questionnaire or contact bhansen@ftnys.org.
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Social Media Safety 101
Being safe online means more than only protecting your information. It means understanding your digital footprint, building healthy online habits, and creating spaces where everyone feels respected and supported.
Join Aanika Nawar and Precious Lugo for a virtual workshop designed for youth and young adults ages 12-25 across New York State. Participants will explore social media safety, digital footprints, online privacy, cyberbullying prevention, empathy, and ways to create positive and respectful online communities.
Through engaging discussions and interactive activities, attendees will gain practical tools to navigate social media with confidence, recognize potential online risks, practice self-care in digital spaces, and make informed choices about their online presence.
📅: August 24th
🕔: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
💻: Virtual via Zoom
👥: Open to Youth & Young Adults Ages 12–25 Across NYS
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Youth Peers Meetings
YPM is a statewide meeting intended for Youth Peer Advocates, Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA), youth leaders, and others in similar peer-based roles, such as peer mentors, that work with youth. We meet monthly on Wednesday's for an open discussion surrounding best practices, challenges, and strategies in peer advocacy. These meetings provide a platform to share experiences, gain insights, and collaborate on innovative approaches to support youth. Topics include effective communication, mental health resources, substance abuse recovery, and community engagement. By fostering a supportive network, YPM aims to empower peers to enhance their skills and impact in their roles.
Upcoming:
Date: Wednesday, September 9th
Time: 3:00PM-4:00PM
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At the end of the day, this isn't just our Discord.
It's YOUR space.
Discord works on phones, computers, and tablets
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YOUTH POWER DISCORD
Our Youth Power Discord is more than just a chat.
It’s a community.
Whether you're looking to connect with peers across New York State, stay informed, or just jump into the conversation, there’s a place for you here.
What you'll find in the Discord:
📢 Youth Power Events & Opportunities: Be the first to hear about leadership opportunities, youth forums, job fairs, committees, advocacy projects, and more.
🎉 Community Events: Stay updated on meetups, workshops, trainings, and other opportunities happening across the state.
💬 Daily Talk: Talk about whatever's on your mind, share wins, ask questions, or just connect with others throughout the day.
🤝 Peer Connection: Meet young people from across New York State who share similar experiences, interests, and goals.
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Become a Member of the Youth Power Network!
Join the Families Together in NYS Youth Power Network and connect with a statewide community of young leaders, advocates, and changemakers. Open to anyone interested in staying connected to Youth Power, including youth, organizations, and adult allies.
As a member, you’ll gain access to trainings, leadership opportunities, events, and resources that help amplify youth voice and positive change.
Membership is free! Sign up today and be part of the movement for youth empowerment in New York State!
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Back to School Starts With the Whole Family
August is National Wellness Month, and it also happens to be the time when many families are shifting back into school mode.
We spend a lot of energy getting our kids ready; supplies, schedules, new teachers, new routines. But this transition affects the whole family, and parents and caregivers need a little room to reset too.
Wellness doesn’t have to mean adding one more thing to the to-do list. Sometimes it’s getting sleep back on track, taking a walk together, putting the phones down for a bit, reconnecting over dinner, or simply checking in and asking, “How are we doing?”
As we head into a new school year, start small. Build on what already works for your family. And remember that healthy routines aren’t about getting everything perfect; they’re about creating a little more connection, predictability, and breathing room for everyone.
This back-to-school season, don’t forget to put family wellness on the list.
Learn more:
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NEW! Provider Lunch & Learn Series
Bring your lunch. Bring your questions. Join the conversation.
We’re excited to launch a new virtual series created for providers working with children, youth, and families.
Each session offers practical tools, and strength-based strategies to support your work with children, youth, and families.
Come for one or join us for all five!
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737 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Office Phone: 518.432.0333
Information Email: info@ftnys.org
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