BHSN - Behavioral Health Services North

05/03/2026

The future of behavioral health care is taking shape, and BHSN is at the table!

Members of our senior leadership team recently traveled to Denver for NatCon, the field’s premier event for bold ideas and breakthrough solutions. From cutting-edge insights and dynamic learning sessions to networking with the brightest minds in mental health and substance use care, our team is soaking up every moment.

We are excited to bring these proven strategies and innovative perspectives back to the North Country and Capital Region to continue enhancing our local impact.

05/02/2026

Our BHSN team had the pleasure of supporting in their annual Autism Walk.

Thank you to everyone who donated and walked side-by-side with us 🩵

05/01/2026

Your mental health matters every day!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this is your reminder to take some time to care for yourself.

You are not alone. It’s okay to ask for help.

📱 BHSN Crisis Helpline: 866.PRE.VENT or 866.773.8368
📞 24/7 Crisis Lifeline: 988

Did you know you may be able to access confidential support through Employee Assistance Services (EAS)?
• Confidential counseling
• Helpful resources
• Follow-up support for staff impacted

In need of other supports? Visit BHSN.org and view our list of behavioral health services.

Be the best version of you FOR you.

05/01/2026

Join us Saturday, May 9 @ noon for the 4th Annual 5K Run for Ari!

👟 It's during this run that we honor Ari, a cherished community member lost to intimate partner violence. Lace up your shoes and run (or walk) on this day of community, remembrance, and advocacy.

😺 Ari had a huge heart for animals. In her honor, we are thrilled to host Focus on Ferals for an on-site cat adoption event! Come find a new furry friend or learn more about how you can support local animals in need.

🛑 All proceeds and awareness efforts directly benefit STOP Domestic & Sexual Violence (STOP DSV), a program of BHSN.

💜 Your participation provides critical resources for survivors, helps us develop high-risk intervention teams, and funds educational programs that teach the importance of healthy boundaries and self-determination.

Let’s run toward a future free of violence and filled with hope.

Register here: https://buff.ly/WS3UT5h

04/30/2026

Prioritizing the health of our workforce starts with open, honest conversations.

BHSN was honored to participate and be one of the sponsors in the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce Workplace Health & Wellness Council’s annual symposium earlier this week at Glens Falls Hospital.

The key takeaway? While burnout can be treated, prevention is the most powerful tool we have. By understanding how high-stress environments affect our bodies, we can better support ourselves and our colleagues in building sustainable, healthy careers.

Thank you to the ARCC and our panelists for sharing such critical expertise with the community!

04/30/2026

Meet Adam Valk, our Lead Maintenance at BHSN!

Adam knows that the path to wellness begins with a safe and supportive environment. By leading our facilities team with precision and care, he ensures that our physical spaces reflect the same high standard of clinical excellence BHSN provides to the North Country

04/29/2026

Today is and our team members are showing their support and solidarity with survivors of sexual violence.

Join us in wearing denim with a purpose during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

BHSN offers support services through STOP Domestic and Sexual Violence. Learn more about the program at bhsn.org

04/29/2026

to our PROS kick-off event!

Complete with fun games, good food, a magic show, and live music -- this event had it all!

The event welcomed participants and community members to learn more about the program and BHSN offerings in a fun, interactive, and inclusive environment.

Learn more about PROS at bhsn.org/bshn-services/pros-personalized-recovery

04/28/2026

BHSN will be walking at the 2026 Autism Walk, hosted by the Autism Alliance of Northeastern NY!

Our goal is to raise $500 for AANENY and support our community. Help us support the cause by donating to our fundraiser link 💙⬇️⬇️

https://runsignup.com/Race/107602/Donate/B2qe9lIsgAAwbktI

04/28/2026

Community is a promise to show up for one another when things get difficult.

We are incredibly humbled to share that the BHSN team and our supporters raised over $4,000 for the AFSP Out of the Darkness Campus Walks! From the campuses of SUNY Plattsburgh to SUNY Adirondack, we walked to break the silence surrounding mental health and to ensure that no one in our community has to walk their path alone.

A special shout-out to our team at SUNY Adirondack, where the top three individual fundraisers were all members of the BHSN family!

Whether we were handing out resources or offering a listening ear, these moments remind us why we do this work: to ensure hope always has a home in the North Country and Capital Region.

Read more about our journey and the impact of these walks on our blog: https://www.bhsn.org/post/walking-for-hope-bhsn-supports-the-out-of-the-darkness-initiative

Community is more than just a zip code or a shared office space. It’s a promise we make to one another to show up when things get difficult. Recently, that promise was felt in every footstep as BHSN joined neighbors, students, and advocates for the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP)...

04/24/2026

Join us on May 9th for the 4th Annual Run for Ari! This year, the event moves to the SUNY Plattsburgh campus for a 5K dedicated to healing, hope, and raising awareness for intimate partner violence.

Last year, 120 participants joined the cause, and the goal is to make this the biggest year yet. In honor of Ari’s compassionate spirit and her love for animals, Focus on Ferals will also be on-site for a special cat adoption event.

Whether you run or walk, every step supports the mission of STOP Domestic & Sexual Violence to provide critical resources for survivors in our region.

📍Location: SUNY Plattsburgh
🕛Schedule: Registration at 12:00 PM | Run at 1:00 PM
🔗Sign up today: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=5XyqlYXalUidSpP_9-2nXPle0KXqFXdOhrtvEsuc-RZUNVo3TDVQVzU2VkJJQ083QUlaTjFLUEhINC4u

04/23/2026

Thank you Sophia Falbo at My NBC5 for taking the time to shine a light on this incredible collaborative art exhibition and the meaningfulness behind it.

"Holding Space" is free to view through May 30th at the Strand Center for the Arts gallery during operating hours.

"Art creates a really beautiful opportunity for people to tell their recovery story," said Barb Guay, a BHSN supervisor and artist.