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Upcoming Events

MHANYS Events

Mental Health Matters Day Preparation/Advocacy 101 Webinar

February 10th, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

We will host an overview of the legislative, budget, and advocacy process. Break down of the priorities of focus for Mental Health Matters Day. How to prepare and have successful meetings with your legislators.

Mental Health Matters Day 2025

March 12th, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

A tradition for nearly three decades, advocates visit Albany to rally support for critical investments and programs that support mental health in communities across New York State.

School Mental Health Resource & Training Center Events

Educator Cafe: You Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup: Self-Care for Educators

Wed, Feb. 12, 2025 3:30pm – 4:15pm

Self-care is more than bubble baths and long walks. Join Danielle Vallas, LMHC and founder of D&G Wellness Consulting, to discuss the importance of self-care for educator. This interactive session will cover the importance of understanding emotions, practicing self-compassion, and setting boundaries in an often-stressful school environment. Participants will leave with actionable steps to start their own self-care practice that acknowledge the stressors of working in education.

Family Education : Up, Up, and Aware: Mental Health Awareness Through Superheroes

Tues. Mar. 11, 2025 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Explore mental health awareness and advocacy through the lens of superheroes with Simcha Weinstein, a bestselling author and peer family advocate. Blending evidence-based strategies, lived experience, and a lifelong love of superheroes, Simcha shows how these iconic stories can break stigma, foster resilience, and inspire advocacy. Featured in the Disney+ documentary Marvel’s Behind the Mask, Simcha offers practical tools to help participants unmask mental health challenges, embrace growth, and build stronger, supportive communities. Harness the power of pop culture and peer support to confront adversity and rewrite your story—cape optional!

No-Cost Youth and Teen Mental Health First Aid Training for Schools and Community Organizations

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Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis.

Mental Health Community Partner Events

Upcoming Certification Trainings

All trainings take place over three consecutive half-days (Monday – Wednesday, or Wednesday – Friday) and meet online daily from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

To access free certification trainings, you must apply to Become a Partner.

Become a Partner

Mental Health Community Partner : January Virtual Certification Training

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 through Friday, January 24, 2025 from 9:30AM to 12:30PM each day

Mental Health Community Partner : February Virtual Certification Training

Thursday, February 6, 2025 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM & Friday, February 7 2025 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Mental Health Community Partner : February Virtual Certification Training

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 through Friday, February 21, 2025 from 9:30AM to 12:30PM each day