Events
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National Mental Health Awareness Month
WJCS observes Mental Health Awareness Month.
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Opioids: What Clinicians Need to Know
ZoomDrug overdose now causes more deaths than car accidents and is the leading cause of injury death in the United States. The overwhelming majority of these deaths are due to opioids. This session will give an overview of opioids, including their various types and main intoxication symptoms. Important trends in opioid addiction will be reviewed, including the rise of synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl.
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NAMI Walk with #WJCSProud
Ridge Road Park 287 Ridge Road Park, Pavilion 1, Hartsdale, NYJoin team #WJCSProud for the 2024 NAMI Walk this Mental Health Awareness Month!
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Job Fair
WJCS HQ 845 North Broadway, White Plains, NYJOIN OUR TEAM! WJCS is hiring Social Workers, Direct Support Professionals & MORE! Full-time, Part-time & Per Diem positions available.
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End of Program Year Picnic: New Rochelle ParentChild+ & Parent-Child Center
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End of Program Year Picnic: Tarrytown Parent-Child Center
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End of Year Staff Celebration: Early Childhood Programs
WJCS HQ 845 North Broadway, White Plains, NYCLICK HERE TO RSVP! Celebrating our WJCS Early Childhood Program staff for all their hard work. Thank you for a great year!
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End of Program Year Picnic: Tarrytown ParentChild+
Barnhart Park 25 Andrews Ln, Sleepy Hollow, NYCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
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Jewish American Heritage Month Forum: Resilience in the Face of Hate
Zoom(INTERNAL EVENT OPEN TO WJCS STAFF ONLY) A Conversation with Survivors of the Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Join us for a special event to acknowledge Jewish American Heritage Month as we hear from two survivors of the Tree of Life Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting and focus on the resilience of the Jewish people during a time when antisemitism has reach historic highs. Speakers: Carol Black and Audrey Glickman, Survivors of the Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Documentary Viewing: A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting documentary will be made available via weblink on May1st for interested staff to view prior to this event Please note WJCS has ...
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WJCS 2024 Annual Staff Picnic
Ridge Road Park 287 Ridge Road Park, Pavilion 1, Hartsdale, NYWJCS STAFF ONLY Our Annual 2024 Staff Picnic returns to Ridge Road Park in Hartsdale! Join your WJCS community for a day of fun, food, wellness activities, games, and raffles. CLICK HERE TO RSVP Please RSVP by May 17
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End of Program Year Picnic: Mount Vernon ParentChild+
Hartley Park 144 N 5th Ave, Hartley Ave, Mount VernonClick here for more info
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Alcohol and Benzodiazepines: What Clinicians Need to Know
ZoomMore and more clinicians are receiving referrals for grieving clients asking for support in their bereavement process. The current course aims to provide clinicians with a grounding in psychoeducation and theory behind grief responses in order to increase clinician confidence in working with clients who are experiencing bereavement.
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WJCS STAFF ONLY: Juneteenth Lunch and Learn
Microsoft TeamsAdditional Juneteenth Resources  https://artswestchester.org/juneteenth/  https://www.westchesterfamily.com/juneteenth-westchester-2024/ Â
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WJCS 2024 Annual Meeting
WJCS HQ 845 North Broadway, White Plains, NYCelebrating YOU and YOUR IMPACT!
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Nicotine and Vaping: What Clinicians Need to Know
ZoomSmoking cigarettes remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States and causes more than 440,000 deaths each year. In addition, vaping continues to grow in popularity and is the most common delivery method of nicotine among teenagers and young adults. Nicotine is the main addictive chemical in both smoking cigarettes and vaping.
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Hallucinogens: What Clinicians Need to Know
ZoomThis session will provide an overview of various substances comprising the category of hallucinogens, their intoxication and withdrawal symptoms, and co-occurring mental health and physical health concerns.
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Demystifying Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Discussion of the Practice of Modern ECT
ZoomThis course will explain the indications, practice, and outcomes of ECT in an effort to clarify and destigmatize ECT. Extensive research has found ECT to be highly effective for the relief of major depression. It is also used for other severe mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
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Assessing and Treating Clients with Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions
ZoomThis training will help providers to be more prepared for the challenges associated with providing treatment to such individuals. Providers will learn how to conduct an assessment of substance use, how to decide what level of treatment is appropriate for specific individuals, assess individuals’ readiness for change, apply evidenced-based approaches to increasing individuals’ motivation for change, assess the functional purposes and impacts of substance use, select and utilize appropriate treatments for individuals with co-occurring conditions, and help individuals reduce the impacts of relapse.
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Novel Drugs of Abuse: What Clinicians Need to Know
ZoomNovel drugs are synthetic illicit drugs sometimes referred to as designer drugs and are often sold as legal, safe, nondrug products, frequently escaping regulation, resulting in delays in professionals and legislators recognizing their use and impacts.
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Working with Veterans: Who They Are, What Are the Factors Affecting Their Needs, What Are the Services Needed (WJCS Staff only)
ZoomVeterans have a unique set of needs, based on their experiences. This course will help participants to broaden their view of who veterans are, to identify the needs that grow out of the veteran experience, and to learn effective ways of working with them in community mental health.
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Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
ZoomJoin our virtual meditation with Ruth Rosenblum on Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am. For details, please email sdavi@wjcs.com.
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Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
ZoomJoin our virtual meditation with Ruth Rosenblum on Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am. For details, please email sdavi@wjcs.com.
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Gambling and Other Behavioral Addictions: What Clinicians Need to Know
ZoomBehavioral addictions include gambling, sex addiction, internet gaming disorder, shopping addiction and food addictions, however the DSM-5-TR only recognizes gambling and internet gaming addiction within this category.
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Parent Management Training (PMT)
ZoomDates: 11/12/24 & 11/19/24Â Â Â Â Time: 9:00-10:30 Enrollment Limited To: 25Â Â Â Contact Hrs: 3Â Â Â CEUs: 3 Externalizing disorders in children are a common presenting problem for families seeking treatment services. Parent Management Training (PMT) is a time-limited, evidence-based treatment that provides skills training to parents, and has been shown to reduce externalizing behavior problems in preschool and school-aged children. This course will focus on the theoretical underpinnings and empirical support for PMT, and will provide an overview of the specific skills used in implementation. Participants will learn how to adapt and utilize parent-centered approaches in treatment ...
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WJCS Fall 2024 Job Fair
WJCS HQ 845 North Broadway, White Plains, NYCLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR JOB OPENINGS! For more information, contact Recruiting@wjcs.com; 914.761.0600 x2171. WJCS helps people of all ages and backgrounds meet life’s challenges and achieve personal success. Our non-profit agency, founded in 1943, is the largest provider of licensed, community-based mental health services in Westchester County.
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WJCS Fall 2024 Job Fair
WJCS HQ 845 North Broadway, White Plains, NYExplore rewarding opportunities at Westchester Jewish Community Services!
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Mental Health First Aid Training for Veterans, Military Service Members & Their Families
ZoomLooking to learn more about how to support the wellbeing of military service members and veterans in your life? In partnership with SAMHSA, The City of Mount Vernon, VA Caregiver Support, and Mental Health First Aid USA, WJCS offers this FREE Mental Health First Aid Training.
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Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
ZoomJoin our virtual meditation with Ruth Rosenblum on Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am. For details, please email sdavi@wjcs.com.
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Edythe Kurz Educational Institute Conference 2024
ZoomMental Health in Older Adults Unique Needs, Evolving Approaches
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Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
ZoomJoin our virtual meditation with Ruth Rosenblum on Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am. For details, please email sdavi@wjcs.com.
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Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
ZoomJoin our virtual meditation with Ruth Rosenblum on Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am. For details, please email sdavi@wjcs.com.
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Motivational Interviewing Level 1
ZoomThis workshop introduces participants to the research base, foundational spirit and basic strategies of Motivational Interviewing (MI). Motivational Interviewing is one of the most heavily researched interventions in the fields of addiction, behavioral health, and medicine.
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Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
ZoomJoin our virtual meditation with Ruth Rosenblum on Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am. For details, please email sdavi@wjcs.com.
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Motivational Interviewing Level 2
This workshop is designed for persons who have completed an introductory training and have begun to utilize the Motivational Interviewing model in their practice. This training will help participants to further develop MI skills and strategies beyond the basics in a supportive and challenging environment.
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Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
ZoomJoin our virtual meditation with Ruth Rosenblum on Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am. For details, please email sdavi@wjcs.com.
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Cocaine and Other Stimulants: What Clinicians Need to Know
ZoomThis training will provide an overview of these various substances comprising this category of drugs, their intoxication and withdrawal symptoms, and co-occurring mental health and physical health concerns. Participants will also gain an understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying stimulant use, the clinical presentation of stimulant use disorders, and effective evidence-based treatment approaches to address stimulant use disorders.
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Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
ZoomJoin our virtual meditation with Ruth Rosenblum on Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am. For details, please email sdavi@wjcs.com.
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Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
ZoomJoin our virtual meditation with Ruth Rosenblum on Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am. For details, please email sdavi@wjcs.com.
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Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
ZoomJoin our virtual meditation with Ruth Rosenblum on Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am. For details, please email sdavi@wjcs.com.
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Jewish Mindfulness Meditation
ZoomJoin our virtual meditation with Ruth Rosenblum on Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:45 am. For details, please email sdavi@wjcs.com.