In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, United Way of Central New York – in partnership with Contact Community Services and St. Joseph’s Health — invites you to join us for a series of zoom events designed to encourage conversation, enhance skills, and improve the state of mental wellness in Central New York.

Feeling stressed? You’re not alone.

An increasing number of individuals are struggling with mental health since the pandemic. Mental health issues including anxiety, depression and stress are on the rise, especially among younger people.

Join a panel of local healthcare professionals for a discussion about the state of mental wellness in Central New York, and steps we can take to care for ourselves, our colleagues, friends and family.

Moderator:

Antara Mitra, Executive Director | Contact Community Services

Panelists:

Kimberly Langbart, LCSW | Principal CEO at KLCCatalyst2020

Chia Wee, LCSW-R | Children/Youth Behavioral Health Outpatient at St Joseph’s Health

London Wright, LMSW | Staff Therapist at Le Moyne College

A free, zoom program presentation from United Way of Central New York.

Register here: https://unitedcny.org/MentalWell

We can all save lives.

Join Contact Community Services’ Cassie Flagler (Training and Data Manager) and Katie Lemery-White (Program Manager | 211) for Question/Persuade/Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Training.

The QPR Institute mission is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. QPR believes that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.

A free, zoom program presentation from United Way of Central New York.

Register here: https://unitedcny.org/QPRTrain