Coalition Briefs - November 2019

Public Advocate Williams Joins Membership Meeting

The Coalition's Membership Meeting is a great place to meet our city's leaders. November's membership meeting featured Public Advocate Jumaane Williams in conversation with The Coalition's CEO Amy Dorin. The Public Advocate's recent report, Improving New York City's Responses to Individual's in Mental Health Crisis, highlights many programs our members operate as areas the City should look to expand. The report also recommends expanding mental health urgent care centers and having mental health professionals more involved in emergency response for individuals experiencing a crisis. Members discussed mobile crisis, school mental health programs and more with Public Advocate Williams. We also discussed strategies for reducing stigma and increasing access to care.

Board Leaders, Member Agencies Honored by City & State

The Coalition is thrilled when the work of our members is recognized publicly. City & State recently released their Nonprofit Power 100, which honors the leaders of over twenty of our member agencies. Mitchell Netburn, Chair of The Coalition's Board, and David Woodlock, Vice Chair, were both acknowledged. Congratulations to all our members on the list! Honored Members: Ariel Zwang, Safe Horizon Jeremy Kohomban, Children's Village JoAnne Page, The Fortune Society Alan van Capelle, Educational Alliance Keith Little, SCO Family of Services Phoebe Boyer, Children's Aid Ronald Richter, JCCA Alan Mucatel, Rising Ground Kelsey Louie, GMHC Elizabeth McCarthy, Sheltering Arms Katy Gaul-Stigge, Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey Joanne Oplustil, CAMBA Doug Wirth, Amida Care Elizabeth Gaynes, Osborne Association Raul Russi, Acacia Network Tony Hannigan, CUCS Eric Weinarten, University Settlement David Garza, Henry Street Settlement Michelle Yanche, Good Shepherd Services David Nocenti, Union Settlement

The Coalition in Action

Event with New York Academy of Medicine: Innovative Models of Integrating Behavioral Health & Primary Care for Older People

The Coalition was pleased to co-sponsor this this important forum with the New York Academy of Medicine's Section on Healthy Aging. The event started with a keynote from Dr. Gary Kennedy. A panel followed, featuring CEO Amy Dorin and member Nancy Harvey of SPOP, along with Dr. Karinn Glover of Montefiore, moderated by Martha Adams Sullivan of the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center.

Coalition Keynote at NYC Health + Hospitals Event

Liz Breier, Senior Training and Implementation Specialist at The Coalition, delivered a keynote address at NYC Health & Hospital's event Peer Counseling: Sharing Hope and Recovery. Liz spoke about using character strengths as a part of peer work, focusing on how one's strengths and talents are part of what makes peer support unique and vital to behavioral health. Clinton Green, Senior Training and Implementation Specialist, presented with Liz at the International Society for Psychological and Social Approaches to Psychosis. Clinton and Liz were joined by Jeremuy Reuling of MHA Westchester for a presentation on Walking the Fine Line: Viewpoints of Practitioners with Lived Experience.

RARC Sponsors Reel Recovery Film Festival

Chris Herron & Leaonard Buschel Founders of the REEL Recovery Film Festival

Our Regional Addiction Resource Center (RARC) was proud to co-sponsor the Reel Recovery Film Festival, which showcases filmmakers who make honest films about addiction, alcoholism, behavioral disorders, treatment and recovery. Over seven days at the beginning of November, dozens of films were shown to New York audiences.

Around the Water Cooler

Outreach announces the appointment of Christal Montague, MSW, LMHC, CASAC, CARC, as Chief Strategy Officer. Mrs. Montague’s depth of experience in the human services and nonprofit sectors, which includes policy and leadership development, will advance Outreach’s mission and growth. Samaritan Daytop Village announces their annual gala, honoring Council Member Diana Ayala, raised over $440,000. Council Member Ayala gave a powerful speech about the importance of addressing behavioral health issues. SPOP announces that Teresa Tehophano, LCSW, has been appointed Senior Vice President for Community Programs, where she oversees training programs, satellite clinics and other community-based initiatives. Sheltering Arms opened a new mental health clinic in the Bronx.Personal mental health services are available for children, families, and adults. To learn more, contact the center (432 East 149th St, 3rd floor, Bronx, NY 10455) at 212-937-1425 or mhreferrals@shelteringarmsny.org.  ACMH received a third PPS award, with a grant from OneCity Health to provide short-term crisis respite & transitional step-down housing services. SPOP received a three-year grant of $90,000 form the Rose M. Badgeley Charitable Trust in support of behavioral health care for older adults with co-occurring substance use disorders.