Spotlight on Recovery – Family Support Group

Drug Crisis in Our Backyard is pleased to offer Family Support Groups, an interactive forum for family support and education. We have recurring meetings where parents and families can obtain information and support in dealing with problems with drug abuse and addiction in their homes. Wednesday 7-8pm Link to join: https://zoom.us/j/8534470100 *No passcode required.

Understanding PTSD

Learn what causes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, it’s symptoms, co-occurring disorders, and treatment options with a therapist Trauma impacts everyone differently, depending on the nature of the trauma, presence or lack of social supports, participation in treatment, and coping mechanisms. An accessible guide to understanding what causes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, it’s symptoms, co-occurring disorders, […]

In Our Own Voice

Virtual

In Our Own Voice is a unique public education program in which two trained speakers share their compelling personal stories of living with mental health challenges and achieving recovery. Presented by our partners at NAMI. Register now.

Mindfulness and Parenting

Bedford Playhouse 633 Old Post Road, Bedford, New York

Now more than ever parents are faced with particularly challenging times. Covid, global warming, and a potential World War have added new levels of stress for all of us. Many of our kids are struggling. Substance use disorder, mental health issues along with suicidal ideation are all on the rise. How do we even talk […]

Westchester Breathes

This program is offered every Friday at 9am. This free program is sponsored by the Bedford Hill Free Library, the Croton Free Library, John C. Hart Memorial Library, Larchmont Public Library, and the Yonkers Public Library. To register CLICK HERE. Or go to conversations.westchesterlibraries.org/breathe/ to see our full program schedule.

NAMIWalks Yorktown

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, so come out and show your support for NAMI Westchester and the members of our community who need our help. Individuals in every demographic, whether it be age, ethnicity, race, gender, occupation, or any other category, are impacted by mental health, and that is one of the reasons […]

Responding to a Mental Health Emergency

We know what to do if someone breaks their arm - brace it & go to the hospital. But what do you do if someone has a mental health emergency? We know what to do if someone breaks their arm - brace it and go to the hospital. But what do you do if someone […]

Ending the Silence for Families

Virtual

Ending the Silence for Families is a one-hour presentation for parents, caregivers, and other family members of school-aged children, tweens and teens. Learn about the signs and symptoms of young people's mental health conditions, facts and stats, the importance of acknowledging warning signs, how to talk with your child, and how to work with school […]

Parents of Children All Ages: The Parent Support Network – National Virtual

Join us for a confidential support meeting for parents and caregivers only. This meeting is sponsored by Brookfield Cares in Brookfield, CT The Parent Support Network is a program that provides parents who are concerned about their children’s mental health with an opportunity to find and support each other in a safe and confidential space. […]

Understanding Trauma

Explore the science of trauma and discuss how trauma impacts physical and mental health with a licensed therapist Trauma is defined by the emotional and psychological effect an event has on people, and less by the event itself. Explore the science of trauma and discuss how trauma impacts physical & mental health with a licensed […]