Mental Wellness for Cayuga County

05/06/2024

This is the official page for the City of Auburn, NY, located in the heart of the northern Finger Lakes Region of New York State.

27/05/2024

May 24, 2024 Auburn, NY

At last evening's City Council meeting during an update presentation from Nick's Ride 4 Friends Mayor Giannettino presented Douglas A. Porten of Nick's Ride with a Certificate of Commendation. Thank you to Mr. Porten, Executive Director Ashley Moench, and all the staff and volunteers involved with the Nick's Ride 4 Friends for all of the work you do to fulfill your mission of empowering individuals towards recovery through sharing lived experience and promoting community connections.

The certificate reads as follows....
Certificate of Commendation
is hereby presented to
Douglas A. Porten
Certified Peer Recovery Advocate, Douglas A. Porten exemplified extraordinary community service and dedication when he embarked on a mission otherwise impossible on Tuesday January 16th, 2024. On this date, Mr. Porten committed to ensuring that a chronically homeless and vulnerable person struggling with co-occurring disorders safely made the long journey, across the country back home to Arizona. Mr. Porten’s actions reached far above and beyond his typical job duties at Nick’s Ride 4 Friends Inc. where he works day in and day out with individuals impacted by substance use. Mr. Porten is a testament of what it truly means to be client centered and demonstrative of what it looks like to go to any length to help another human being. Mr. Porten’s formidable commitment and unwavering support for individuals ravaged by our country’s lost war on drugs warrants public recognition. The City of Auburn commends such selfless sacrifice and declares that Mr. Porten’s actions shall act to inspire both compassion for those who continue to suffer from substance use disorders while promoting the paramount significance being of service to others in our community.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Auburn to be affixed this Twenty Third day of May 2024.

James N Giannettino, Jr, Mayor



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03/05/2024

Governor Kathy Hochul declares May in New York State!

03/05/2024

13/04/2024

Thank you to Cayuga County Mental Health for displaying our programs flyer on your screens. Community support is so important in spreading the word of what great things our program does for families in our county!
We empower & notice your strengths as parents, and help guide you through those areas you seek support with. ❤️

30/03/2024

Want to make a difference in your community's mental health? Cayuga County has an engaged team of volunteers shaping the future of Mental Health, Substance Use & Developmental Disability services. Attend their public meetings and email them your ideas!

Visit cayugacounty.us for meeting schedules
Email: mentalhealth@cayugacounty.us

30/03/2024

DID YOU KNOW?
We have our own chapter for National Alliance on Mental Illness; namicayuga.org

In 2002 when a family member was diagnosed with a mental health condition, Bart & Terri Wasilenko co-founded NAMI Cayuga County. This became an opportunity to meet other persons in similar situations and provide community support. For more than two decades, NAMI Cayuga County volunteers have delivered support, education and advocacy to persons experiencing mental health conditions and their families and friends affected by mental health conditions.

NAMI Cayuga County offers support for those affected by mental illness through advocacy, free mental health support, online groups & award-winning education.

21/03/2024

Let's end the stigmas around depression and asking for help.

Meet Kenny. He's 57 years old, and one of our PROSperity Program participants for mental health rehabilitation. Read his journal entry here: unityhouse.org/meet-kenny/

It's okay not to be okay. Learn more about our mental health services at unityhouse.org/programs-and-services/mental-health-services/

21/03/2024

14/01/2024

I recently learned that Ashley Moench, Executive Director of Nick's Ride 4 Friends, was chosen to serve on a newly created statewide advisory panel formed by the NY State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). The 30 member Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP) will help guide and inform OASAS policy, programming, and funding priorities. I am proud of Ashley and the great work she does, as well as that of our peer support advocates and my fellow board members with Nick's Ride, to help those struggling in our community find a path to recovery. We are fortunate to have Ashley represent our community in this effort.
Pictured with me below left to right are New York State’s Commissioner of OASAS, Dr. Chinazo Cunningham and Executive Director Ashley Moench. Photo taken on September 14th when Commissioner Cunningham visited Nick's Ride.

14/01/2024

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10/01/2024

Our online groups are here to help you connect with other dads who have newborns up to toddlers. Our groups allow you to talk and listen to other dads as they process their experiences. Whether you are going through stress, feeling overwhelmed as you adjust to parenting, or trying to figure out how best to support your partner, our groups are here for you.You will learn about helpful tools/resources and realize you are not alone. We do not allow group observation by students or professionals. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Learn more and register at bit.ly/FindSupportGroup or at the link in our bio 💙

**When registering for Sharewell for the first time skip the unlimited offer on the payment page (all of our groups are free!)**