community mental health Archives - Westchester Jewish Community Services

Working with Veterans: Who They Are, What Are the Factors Affecting Their Needs, What Are the Services Needed (WJCS Staff only)

Veterans 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.

The DD Diagnoses and Community Mental Health

Miriam Arond2026-03-05T18:29:55-05:00September 15th, 2023|Categories: Courses, Mental Health|Tags: community mental health, mental health training, mental health course, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, developmental disabilities, Nonprofit, Mental Health, Westchester|

Almost all clinicians who are in a general practice setting either in the community, or a school or hospital are finding they need skills in recognizing developmental disorders and adapting treatment strategies to meet the needs of individuals who are either on the spectrum or have cognitive challenges. This course is designed to review the fundamental aspects of these diagnoses, including changes in the DSM 5-TR.