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Teen Mental Health First Aid

2022-02-18T15:27:16-05:00December 6th, 2021|Categories: General|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The statistics are staggering. One in five teens has had a serious mental health disorder at some point in their young lives. Fifty percent of all mental illnesses begin by age 14. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for 15-24year-olds. WJCS is proud to offer training in Teen Mental Health First Aid, a nationally certified course which teaches high school students how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders among their friends and peers. It gives students the skills to have supportive conversations with their friends and get a responsible and ...

WJCS Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics

2022-07-20T11:44:59-04:00June 15th, 2021|Categories: Featured Homepage|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

WJCS Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) in Peekskill and Mount Vernon Clinic provide integrative services to clients who are living with a variety of behavioral health conditions, including but not limited to serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and serious emotional disturbance. The CCBHC Services include the following: • Screening, assessment, and diagnosis, including risk assessment • Patient-centered treatment planning, including crisis planning • Comprehensive outpatient mental health and substance use services • Case management • Community-based recovery supports, including peer support, counselor services, and family supports • Crisis mental health services, including 24-hour mobile crisis team emergency ...

Breath-Body-Mind: For Everyone Who Needs to Take a Break and a Deep Breath

2021-05-26T17:56:06-04:00May 26th, 2021|Categories: , , |Tags: , , |

Presenters: Ruth Rosenblum, LCSW & Brenda Haas, LCSW Research has shown that Breath-Body-Mind practices, developed by integrative physicians Drs.  Richard P. Brown and Patricia Gerbarg are highly effective in reducing the impact of stress and anxiety, both of which are so prevalent at this time. Using a series of gentle, easy movements and coherent breathing practices we will help restore much needed balance and calm the body and mind. To RSVP and receive zoom information, please email Lisa Morris at [email protected].

Feeling Connected During the Pandemic

2021-04-30T17:16:18-04:00April 30th, 2021|Categories: , , |Tags: , , , , |

Many individuals are faced with feelings of social isolation, loneliness, anxiety, and stress during these uncertain times. Please join us for a supportive discussion about stress management, anxiety reduction and finding ways to remain connected during the pandemic. Please register by contacting Jennifer Schmelkin, LMSW:  [email protected].

Feeling Connected During the Pandemic

2021-04-30T17:16:19-04:00April 30th, 2021|Categories: , , |Tags: , , , , |

Many individuals are faced with feelings of social isolation, loneliness, anxiety, and stress during these uncertain times. Please join us for a supportive discussion about stress management, anxiety reduction and finding ways to remain connected during the pandemic. Please register by contacting Jennifer Schmelkin, LMSW:  [email protected].

Feeling Connected During the Pandemic

2021-04-30T17:16:20-04:00April 30th, 2021|Categories: , , |Tags: , , , , |

Many individuals are faced with feelings of social isolation, loneliness, anxiety, and stress during these uncertain times. Please join us for a supportive discussion about stress management, anxiety reduction and finding ways to remain connected during the pandemic. Please register by contacting Jennifer Schmelkin, LMSW:  [email protected].

Feeling Connected During the Pandemic

2021-04-30T17:16:21-04:00April 30th, 2021|Categories: , , |Tags: , , , , |

Many individuals are faced with feelings of social isolation, loneliness, anxiety, and stress during these uncertain times. Please join us for a supportive discussion about stress management, anxiety reduction and finding ways to remain connected during the pandemic. Please register by contacting Jennifer Schmelkin, LMSW:  [email protected].

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