Each year, New York State commemorates August 31 by lighting up New York State landmarks and bridges in purple to show support and unification around ending drug overdose and stigma. To learn about local events in your area, go to Training and Overdose Awareness Events by Region for more information.
Inclusive and accessible events will be held at more than 20 locations across the state. New York's Get Outdoors & Get Together Day coincides with National Get Outdoors Day, an annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun.
Hosted by Coordinated Care Services Inc. as part of What’s Great in Our State, this workshop features Jennifer Quinn, who is overseeing six evidence-based programs from Pre-K to 12th grade at the Wyandanch School District to promote comprehensive social emotional learning and prevention.
The Tri-City ValleyCats are hosting the team's second annual Mental Health Awareness Night, presented by the state Office of Mental Health, with the first 1,000 fans receiving a commemorative card strip.
Location: 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, 12180
Hosted by Coordinated Care Services Inc. as part of What’s Great in Our State, this anti-trafficking presentation provides an overview of this crime, recognizing who may be a victim or trafficker, intersections of human trafficking and domestic violence, forced marriage, vulnerabilities, and roles as public service providers identifying and assisting a suspected victim.
This student-led run series focuses on combating bullying, enhancing mental health awareness, and celebrating the power of togetherness. The goal is to share important messages about, reducing stress and anxiety, building relationships, and supporting students’ mental and physical health through movement.
Location: Connetquot High School, 190 7th Ave. Bohemia, 11716
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), through the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), is convening a one-day Symposium representing a cross-section of mental health stakeholders to share information and best practices for improving mental health outcomes for children, youth, young adults, and their families in schools and communities.
Action looks different for everyone. Mental Health Action Day encourages and empowers everyone to take action for themselves, for their loved ones, or for their community based on what works best for them.
Sponsored by the state Office of Mental Health and the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, this two-day conference is tailored to first responders, their leaders, and mental health professionals to champion resilience within the frontline community of responders. This year’s conference is entitled Beyond the Call: Sustaining Resilience in the Responder Community.
Location: 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, 12538-1499
This student-led run series focuses on combating bullying, enhancing mental health awareness, and celebrating the power of togetherness.
Location: Shine Phelps Lane Park, 281 Phelps Ln., North Babylon,11703
The center will host carnival-themed games, cotton candy, face painting, wellness resources and more at its Brooklyn and Queens campuses.
Hosted by the New York City Children’s Center, this year’s theme Closing the Gap: Creating a Culture of Health, recognizes the critical importance of cultural responsiveness and the work still to be done to bridge the gap and integrate culture into mental health care.
Established in response to the death of 41-year-old Daniel Prude in 2020, the task force is charged with developing recommendations to guide behavioral health crisis response and explore avenues for related diversion services. Following its inaugural meeting last summer, the task force has hosted several stakeholder listening sessions and has continued gathering comments from participants.
Location: Kate Gleason Auditorium Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County, 115 South Avenue, Rochester NY, 14604
This annual event highlights the many children’s programs making a difference in the lives of families and children throughout New York State. Jen Marr, founder and chief executive officer Inspiring Comfort, will be the keynote speaker. Registration is now full.
Location: Crowne Plaza, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, 12211
Strong Roots for Success: Cultivating a Continuum of Care for Children, Youth & Families. The Annual Conference is attended by families of children and youth that are involved with NYS child serving systems, service providers, educators, policymakers, and advocates.
Location: Marriott Albany, 189 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205
Join NAMI New York State for an impactful Press Conference where you’ll have an opportunity to meet other advocates. Meet the awesome Champions who are standing up for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
Location: The Adelphi Hotel, 361 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Every Tuesday and Thursday, individuals experiencing grief and pain are invited to join the Trauma-Informed Network Resource Center for support and to unlock love and energy.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, the Trauma-Informed Network Resource Center hosts virtual sessions to explore breathing, relaxation, and gentle movement techniques to help reduce stress, and give the body a chance to reset. These online sessions are offered in English, with a Spanish translation.
Central Office staff will receive green ribbons and be encouraged to post messages of hope on the tree mural, located in the second-floor lobby at 44 Holland Ave. in Albany. Commissioner Sullivan will provide brief video remarks to usher in Mental Health Awareness Month.