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Webinar: Human Trafficking
WebinarHuman Trafficking happens in every country, in every state, and possibly in your own backyard. Participants will become familiar with the methods of how trafficking victims are recruited and be able to recognize the warning signs. You will also gain increased situational awareness regarding various social media forums as it relates to the victimization of […]
Webinar: Alcohol, Drugs & You
WebinarJoin Operation Parent for a conversation with authors Marc and Lianna Treitler as they discuss addiction, genetic predisposition and what your child needs to know if there is an addiction in your family. If you are one of the billions of people with a genetic predisposition, even one drink, or using drugs one time can […]
Community: “The Ripple Effect” Movie
“The Ripple Effect” is a powerful documentary by suicide survivor Kevin Hines. This film chronicles the story of Kevin Hines, who at age 19 attempted to take his life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. Since then Kevin has been on a mission to use his story to help others stay alive and find […]
In Our Own Voice: Living with Mental Illness
Saint Vincent's Hospital 275 North Street, Harrison, NY, United StatesSeptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month IN OUR OWN VOICE PRESENTATION Followed by a discussion on Peer Support Groups: NAMI Connection; Alternatives to Suicide; Hearing Voices Wednesday, September 25, 2019 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. St. Vincent’s Hospital, 275 North Street, Harrison, NY 10528 In Our Own Voice: Two speakers share their compelling personal stories of living […]
Webinar: Teens, E-Cigarettes And Vaping
WebinarAccording to the Center for Disease Control, in 2018 one in five high school students and one in twenty middle school students currently use e-cigarettes. U.S. Surgeon General, Jerome M. Adams, officially declared e-cigarette use among youth an “epidemic.” Pediatrician and former President of the Kentucky Chapter of The American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Patricia […]
Community Movie Night: Screening of “The Soloist”
City Center 15 Cinema de Lux 237 Martine Avenue, White Plains, New YorkJoin New York- Presbyterian Westchester Division and NAMI Westchester for a free movie screening of The Soloist, a film about friendship, support and mental illness. Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Movie starts at 6:00 p.m., panel discussion to follow City Center 15 Cinema de Lux, 19 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601 Admission is free, registration is required. […]
Community: Naloxone Training
Rye Free Reading Room 1061 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY, United StatesThe Westchester County Department of Health offers free trainings on how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose by using intra-nasal naloxone (Narcan). Naloxone is a prescription medication that is used to reverse an opioid overdose. In order to ensure space and overdose prevention rescue kits for all participants, we need to know how […]
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Yorktown Police Department Lobby 2281 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights, NY, United StatesDEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on Saturday, October 26th from 10am to 2pm, so save the date and mark your calendar! We have repeatedly shown that preventing drug use before it begins, particularly among young people, is the most cost effective way to reduce drug use and its consequences. Take Back Day […]
Community: VAPING & OUR KIDS
Lakeland Copper Beech Middle SchoolOctober 29th: VAPING & OUR KIDS: The Dangers of E-cigarettes. Location: Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School Cafe A Time: 6pm The Student Assistance Counselors of Lakeland High School, Walter Panas, and Copper Beech will provide parents and community members with information pertaining to the ongoing vaping epidemic. Judy Mezey, the Director of Community Based […]