March 2020
CANCELED – Queens Borough Based Council Meeting
In light of the Mayor’s announcement that all NYC DOE Public schools are closed through April 20th, at least, CCSI has to cancel what would have been our QBBC March 30th in-person meeting. We are aware of how schools closing impacts all families considering additional work and homeschool scheduling adjustments in the midst of social distancing mandates from the city in light of COVID-19. Please take care of yourselves! As CCSI, we are following the guidance of the Department of Health & Mental…
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CANCELED – Staten Island Borough Based Council Meeting
In light of the Mayor’s announcement that all NYC DOE Public schools are closed through April 20th, at least, CCSI has to cancel what would have been our SIBBC April 6th in-person meeting. We are aware of how schools closing impacts all families considering additional work and homeschool scheduling adjustments in the midst of social distancing mandates from the city in light of COVID-19. Please take care of yourselves! As CCSI, we are following the guidance of the Department of Health & Mental…
Find out more »CANCELED – Bronx Borough Based Council Meeting
In light of the Mayor’s announcement that all NYC DOE Public schools are closed through April 20th, at least, CCSI has to cancel what would have been our BXBBC April 10th in-person meeting. We are aware of how schools closing impacts all families considering additional work and homeschool scheduling adjustments in the midst of social distancing mandates from the city in light of COVID-19. Please take care of yourselves! As CCSI, we are following the guidance of the Department of Health & Mental…
Find out more »VIDEO CHAT: Youth Advisory Council Meeting
In light of the Mayor’s announcement that all NYC DOE Public schools and major businesses are closed through April 20th, at least, CCSI has to cancel what would have been our in-person YAC meetings on March 23rd, April 13th, & April 27th. We will instead be holding meetings via video chat during our normal meeting time of 5-7 pm. The link to get connected to our 4/13 5 pm to 7 pm meeting via Zoom is HERE! To join by phone:…
Find out more »CANCELED – Manhattan Borough Based Council
In light of the Mayor’s announcement that all NYC DOE Public schools are closed through April 20th, at least, CCSI has to cancel what would have been our MBBC April 16th in-person meeting. We are aware of how schools closing impacts all families considering additional work and homeschool scheduling adjustments in the midst of social distancing mandates from the city in light of COVID-19. Please take care of yourselves! As CCSI, we are following the guidance of the Department of Health & Mental…
Find out more »POSTPONED: What’s Up with Teens? Understanding Typical Adolescent Development
This training has been postponed as a part of COVID-19 response. What's Up with Teens? Understanding Typical Adolescent Development Originally set for: April 21st, 2020, 10am - 1pm Target Audience: BBC Members & All public community members Description: Interacting with teens and young adults can be fun… and challenging! Have you ever been frustrated with a teen’s strong need to challenge authority and question rules? Does it feel like you are on an emotional roller coaster with…
Find out more »CANCELED: Brooklyn Borough Based Council Meeting
In light of the Mayor’s announcement that all NYC DOE Public schools are closed through April 20th, at least, CCSI has to cancel what would have been our BKBBC April 24th in-person meeting. We are aware of how schools closing impacts all families considering additional work and homeschool scheduling adjustments in the midst of social distancing mandates from the city in light of COVID-19. Please take care of yourselves! We know the transition out of quarantines will make it more challenging…
Find out more »VIDEO CHAT: Youth Advisory Council Meeting
In light of the Mayor’s announcement that all NYC DOE Public schools and major businesses are closed through April 20th, at least, CCSI has to cancel what would have been our in-person YAC meetings on March 23rd, April 13th, & April 27th. We will instead be holding meetings via video chat during our normal meeting time of 5-7 pm. The link to get connected to our 4/27 5 pm to 7 pm meeting via Zoom is HERE! To join by phone:…
Find out more »May 2020
Adult Mental Health First Aid
Adult Mental Health First Aid May 1st, 2020, 8:30am - 5pm Location: UFT, 52 Broadway, 19th Floor, Room F Target Audience: BBC Members & All public community members Description: Mental Health First Aid trainings provide proven practices that will help you recognize the early signs and symptoms of mental illness and substance misuse. You will learn how to: Listen without judgement Respond to and help someone in distress until they can get the professional care they may need After…
Find out more »Staten Island Borough Based Council Meeting
Staten Island Borough Based Council Co-Chairs Kit Allen Family Co-Chair, Family Advocate Taj Ellis Agency Co-Chair, United Activities Unlimited, Assistant Program Director, Mariner's Harbor Cornerstone Veronica Grant Community Co-Chair, Advocate
Find out more »Bronx Borough Based Council Meeting
Bronx Borough Based Council Co-Chairs Gloria Alfinez Parent Co-Chair - Community Schools Alice Greenfield, VNSNY Agency Co-Chair Inpatient/Outpatient Meeting: 11AM – 12PM on October 11, January 10, April 10
Find out more »Getting & Staying Organized for Your Youth: MBBC 2nd Annual Parenting Series Session 1
Getting & Staying Organized for Your Youth Manhattan BBC 2nd Annual Parenting Series Session 1: Saturday, May 9th, 2020 1 -3 pm Food served at 12:30 pm, Childcare Available Location: Lehman Cornerstone Community Center 1589 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029 Target Audience: Caregivers of youth with mental health challenges or those that believe their youth may need extra support (We have childcare available if you want to bring your youth along!) Session Description: Navigating medical and mental health…
Find out more »Youth Advisory Council Meeting
Who: Youth aged 16 to 25 years old with current or past lived experience in the following systems: mental health child welfare (ACS) juvenile justice family court substance misuse education needs and gaps Description: The CCSI YAC is formed FOR YOUTH, BY YOUTH for the purpose of giving feedback, announcing barriers, and strategic problem solving from a youth point of view, as those in mental health treatment and recovery and other youth-serving systems. The YAC will work in close collaboration with…
Find out more »Mental Health A-Z Checklist: Manhattan BBC 2nd Annual Parenting Series Session 2
Mental Health A-Z Checklist Manhattan BBC 2nd Annual Parenting Series Session 2: Saturday, May 16th, 2020 1 -3 pm Food served at 12:30 pm Location: Lehman Cornerstone Community Center 1589 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029 Target Audience: Caregivers of youth with mental health challenges or those that believe their youth may need extra support (We have childcare available if you want to bring your youth along!) Session Description: The process of reaching out to mental health services can be…
Find out more »Queens Borough Based Council Meeting
Queens Borough Based Council Co-Chairs Debbie Fraser, NYC Administration for Children’s Services Agency Co-Chair Violet Keeney, St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Family Resource Center Agency Co-Chair
Find out more »Manhattan Borough Based Council
Manhattan Borough Based Council Co-Chairs Karmita Morgan-Randall Family Co-Chair, Family Advocacy Consultant Denise Martin Family/Agency Co-Chair, Parent & OCFS Family Advocate Nitaka Corprew Agency Co-Chair, Juvenile Offender Specialist, OCFS
Find out more »Careful Versus Careless: Taking Care of Yourself: Manhattan BBC 2nd Annual Parenting Series Session 3
Careful Versus Careless: Taking Care of Yourself Manhattan BBC 2nd Annual Parenting Series Session 3: Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 1 -3 pm Food served at 12:30 pm Location: Lehman Cornerstone Community Center 1589 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10029 Target Audience: Caregivers of youth with mental health challenges or those that believe their youth may need extra support (We have childcare available if you want to bring your youth along!) Session Description: You must look out for yourself in order…
Find out more »June 2020
Staten Island Borough Based Council Meeting
Staten Island Borough Based Council Co-Chairs Kit Allen Family Co-Chair, Family Advocate Taj Ellis Agency Co-Chair, United Activities Unlimited, Assistant Program Director, Mariner's Harbor Cornerstone Veronica Grant Community Co-Chair, Advocate
Find out more »Youth Advisory Council Meeting
Who: Youth aged 16 to 25 years old with current or past lived experience in the following systems: mental health child welfare (ACS) juvenile justice family court substance misuse education needs and gaps Description: The CCSI YAC is formed FOR YOUTH, BY YOUTH for the purpose of giving feedback, announcing barriers, and strategic problem solving from a youth point of view, as those in mental health treatment and recovery and other youth-serving systems. The YAC will work in close collaboration with…
Find out more »Bronx Borough Based Council Meeting
Bronx Borough Based Council Co-Chairs Gloria Alfinez Parent Co-Chair - Community Schools Alice Greenfield, VNSNY Agency Co-Chair Inpatient/Outpatient Meeting: 11AM – 12PM on October 11, January 10, April 10
Find out more »Manhattan Borough Based Council
Manhattan Borough Based Council Co-Chairs Karmita Morgan-Randall Family Co-Chair, Family Advocacy Consultant Denise Martin Family/Agency Co-Chair, Parent & OCFS Family Advocate Nitaka Corprew Agency Co-Chair, Juvenile Offender Specialist, OCFS
Find out more »Spring Into Wellness! 2020 – Manhattan BBC Event
Please join us for fun activities and meet with community resources to obtain valuable information about available mental health & wellness services!
Find out more »Queens Borough Based Council Meeting
Queens Borough Based Council Co-Chairs Debbie Fraser, NYC Administration for Children’s Services Agency Co-Chair Violet Keeney, St. John’s Episcopal Hospital Family Resource Center Agency Co-Chair
Find out more »Youth Advisory Council Meeting
Who: Youth aged 16 to 25 years old with current or past lived experience in the following systems: mental health child welfare (ACS) juvenile justice family court substance misuse education needs and gaps Description: The CCSI YAC is formed FOR YOUTH, BY YOUTH for the purpose of giving feedback, announcing barriers, and strategic problem solving from a youth point of view, as those in mental health treatment and recovery and other youth-serving systems. The YAC will work in close collaboration with…
Find out more »Brooklyn Borough Based Council Meeting
Brooklyn Borough Based Council Co-Chairs Monique Lindsay Family Co-Chair, Parent Advocate Evelyn Pugh Family Co-Chair, Community Advocate Selina Lebron Agency Co-Chair, NYPCC, Community Outreach Specialist
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