BIPOC Parent & Caregiver Mental Health Movement

05/26/2026

Trauma can affect us deeply, but it doesn’t have to define us. Healing is possible with the support of others. For immediate support, call, text, or chat 988, available 24/7. Chat.988lifeline.org

05/06/2026

Building a more inclusive future starts with who we empower today.

Join us for our free peer support webinars!

These sessions will dive into strengthening peer support across clinical and community spaces—centering lived experience as a driving force for real, person-centered care.

We’re talking workforce development, diversity in peer roles, and creating systems where peer professionals are valued, integrated, and supported to lead.

✔️ Expanding diverse peer representation
✔️ Strengthening training, recruitment & retention
✔️ Bridging clinical + community-based care
✔️ Tackling real challenges in the field.

Register today!

https://ccsi.zoom.us/meeting/register/ijan-qybRAOJfbMywhL72A #/registration

BIPOC Parent & Caregiver Mental Health Movement
Coordinated Care Services, Inc. - CCSI

CommunityCare

05/04/2026

This week is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Start the week off strong by practicing breathing exercises with your child.

Breathing can teach children essential skills to calm themselves when they’re feeling upset or overwhelmed. Find breathing strategies to try together: bewell.ny.gov/using-your-breath

05/03/2026

🌱 May is Mental Health Awareness Month

This month, we’re shining a light on the power of lived & shared experience and the strength found in the community of peers.

At Recovery Options, our professional Peer Support Specialists offer:

•​Lived & Living Experience: Genuine understanding from those who have navigated their own recovery journey.
•​A Judgment-Free Zone: A safe space to be heard, validated, and respected.
•​Empowerment: Tools and encouragement to help you take the lead in your own wellness.
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Whether you’re looking for a listening ear from someone who gets it or activities to support your personal wellness, we’re here to help you find your "easy" in the recovery process.

Ready to take the next step? Or just want to learn more about how peer support can change your perspective?
🔗recoveryoptionsny.org

05/01/2026

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of everything else 💜

In our community, we don’t have to carry things alone. There are people, spaces, and resources right here ready to support you.

If you or someone you know needs support in Monroe County here are a few places to start:

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 (24/7 support)
Monroe County Crisis Call Line – (585) 275-8686
Person Centered Housing Options (PCHO) – (585) 238-4800
Rochester Regional Health Behavioral Health Access Line – (585) 922-9900

You are not alone. Support is here. Healing is possible.
mentalhealthmonth

04/29/2026

Peer Workforce Opportunities!

04/25/2026

04/21/2026

Talking to teens about cannabis is more important than ever! Research shows that parents and other caring adults can have a significant impact on a young person's choices regarding substance use. Check out our Cannabis Toolkit for helpful tips to guide your talk.
https://oasas.ny.gov/prevention

04/08/2026

Join us in Niagara Falls NY for this annual professional development opportunity.

thanks
Sara