Bellevue Program for Survivors of Torture

01/18/2023

Director's Corner - https://mailchi.mp/49731f5d718b/its-givingtuesdaynow-9278079

12/01/2022

Transcendence - a PSOT event! - https://mailchi.mp/f7a4a63874fe/its-givingtuesdaynow-9214585

11/28/2022

Shop Cyber Monday for a Cause! - https://mailchi.mp/071d34034c28/its-givingtuesdaynow-9213981

08/24/2022

We're hiring!!!

PSOT is recruiting for 2 critical Social Work positions at our clinic.

>LMSW or LCSW required
>Bilingual in French or Spanish strongly preferred
>Experience working with immigrant populations strongly preferred.

Please feel free to share with anyone who you think may be interested!

Applicants should reach out to Caroline Albanese, PSOT's Director of Operations for more information on how to apply: albanesc3@nychhc.org

06/22/2022

Dr. Hawk Smith will be presenting on Monday June 27th at the Multigenerational Legacies of Torture Webinar.

This International Center for the Study, Prevention and Treatment of Multigenerational Legacies of Trauma webinar is held in observance of 26 June 2022 – the International Day of Supporting Victims of Torture. Participants will discuss inter/multigenerational legacies of torture and of related traumas and losses to victim/survivors’ families and communities, as well as professionals’ and descendants’ attempts at pursuing support, peace and justice.

To sign up please see the link below!

https://mailchi.mp/icmglt/multigenerational-legacies-of-torture

This International Center for the Study, Prevention and Treatment of Multigenerational Legacies of Trauma webinar is held in observance of 26 June 2022 – the International Day of Supporting Victims of Torture. Participants will discuss inter/multigenerational legacies of torture and of related tra...

05/25/2022

Check out the recent article published by NYCHHC about Dr. Smith's new position as President of the National Consortium for Torture Treatment Centers, and the recent honors awarded to Dr. Adeyinka Akinsulure Smith!

https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/bellevue/pressrelease/director-of-bellevues-program-for-survivors-of-torture-elected-president-of-the-national-consortium-of-torture-treatment-programs/

05/06/2022

Director's Corner - https://mailchi.mp/032d16b281cf/its-givingtuesdaynow-8952829

Good people, During the course of the long winter, I kept repeating the mantra that “spring is coming.” It felt like a necessary emotional support technique during the dreary weather, the ongoing blockages in the asylum process, the Omicron and BA2 sub-variants of Covid, mounting political divis...

02/25/2022

25 Feb 2022 Ukraine: "Russia Will Torture Anyone Who Resists" The IRCT and its 160 members today stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine and denounce in the strongest possible terms the war of aggression launched against them by Russian President Vladimir Putin and the grave threat of killing...

01/19/2022

Register now Mount Sinai Psychiatry inaugural Psychiatry DEI Committee lecture! 👇
Hawk Smith, PhD, will speak on interdisciplinary care for and survivors of torture, with an introduction from American Psychiatric Association president Vivian Pender, MD. Not to be missed!
When: Jan. 19, 12-1pm ET
Register: https://bit.ly/3ExGKB7

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai NYU Langone Health The Mount Sinai Hospital

Join us on Jan. 19 to hear from Hawthorne Smith, PhD, Clinical Director of the Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture.

12/23/2021

Holiday Message from Dr. Smith - https://mailchi.mp/740bf68cedac/its-givingtuesdaynow-8647058

12/10/2021

Human Rights Day 2021 - https://mailchi.mp/97291e4b2266/its-givingtuesdaynow-8605594

11/29/2021

Tomorrow is ! Your generosity matters. We hope you'll consider purchasing an item from our Amazon Cold Weather Wishlist. Use the link below!
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Image via joanie schwarz portraiture

11/23/2021

is next week! This year we are asking supporters to purchase items from our 2021 Cold Weather Wish List on Amazon. See the link below. Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1S2JINFMKPWN4?ref_=abls_nvfly_yl

03/15/2021

Check out Dr. Hawk Smith's latest Director's Corner and presentation at the 2021 National Consortium of Torture Treatment Programs (NCTTP) Annual Research Symposium conference: "Gotham 2020: New York City Torture Treatment Centers Respond to a Tear Like No Other."

https://www.survivorsoftorture.org/post/director-s-corner-march-2021

https://youtu.be/2tPv_l9dz1o

Hawthorne E. Smith, Ph.D.Bellevue Program for Survivors of TortureDinali Fernando, M.D.Libertas Center for Human Rights

02/25/2021

Here is an article by our Director, Dr. Hawthorne Smith, just published by the Center for Migration Studies. We hope you will take a few minutes to learn about the "other" family separation crisis affecting asylum seeking populations, and one step that can be taken to make a positive change (without huge budgetary and appropriations increases).

One of the most pernicious aspects of the changes to the asylum processes promulgated under the Trump administration is substituting the first-in, first-out (FIFO) policy for the last-in, first-out (LIFO) one.

02/01/2021

02/01/2021

Check out PSOT Primary Care Physicians discussing what you should know about the COVID-19 Vaccines.

Panelists Include: Dr. Jennifer D**g, Dr. Melinda Katz, and Dr. Adam Schwartz.

Translated to French by Dr. Hawthorne Smith.

https://youtu.be/DiIEVMNtiVo

PSOT Primary Care Physicians discuss what you should know about the COVID-19 Vaccines.Panelists Include: Dr. Jennifer D**g, Dr. Melinda Katz, and Dr. Adam Sc...

12/28/2020

Check out Dr. Hawk Smith's latest Director's Corner!

"Fellowship, steeped in authenticity, may be the best, and only, support we can provide. It may not be sufficient; but it is important and necessary. As we approach the end of this unfathomable year, I freely admit to my own fears and recognize my own fatigue and shortcomings. I accept that I cannot make promises about things we do not control. I own my tears - and no longer hide them from those I cherish. I have even admitted to my own musings about “giving up on helping people to not give up.” I have become more willing to share my emotions with fellow travelers who are currently lost in the desert - whether they be clients, colleagues, or family members.

I know we are close. I can feel it..."

https://www.survivorsoftorture.org/post/directors-corner-december-2020

What do you say to someone who is courageous enough to admit that they are ready to give up?