Upcoming Events

Experts from Mental Health Advocates of Western New York (MHAWNY) will share how Youth Peer Advocacy has grown across Western New York through strong partnerships with school districts and community agencies that support children’s mental health. Presenters Julie Hill, Doug Hahn, and Peg Barrett will highlight the Youth Peer Advocate program at Mental Health Advocates of Western New York and their initiative to develop a peer warmline, the Trusted Chat Line, for youth and young adults.

This Mental Health Month Awareness Month, tend to your well-being with an interactive Breath-Body-Mind session. The New York State Trauma Informed Network & Resource Center (TINRC), funded by New York State Office of Mental Health, aims to uplift the principles of trauma-informed care and create a place for learning, knowledge sharing, and resources to promote trauma-informed work and wellness practices. In this session, participants will learn about TINRC initiatives with a specific focus on BREATH-BODY-MIND™ (BBM) to support and promote wellness. BBM is a set of gentle, science-based breathing exercises grounded in ancient wisdom practices. Research shows that these practices, which can be performed anywhere, help restore balance to the nervous system, improve sleep quality and mood, reduce tension, build stress tolerance, and sharpen mental capacity. In this experiential workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice these relaxation techniques to help ease stress, calm the mind, and strengthen self-regulation. Join presenter Denise Quamina as she introduces parents and caregivers to the science behind calming your body during periods of stress. Practice BBM techniques and learn how you can bring its benefits to your children and communities!