Our Art Class

05/14/2025

05/02/2025

Call for Juneteenth exhibition artist coming soon 🎨 Youth, Newborn to 24

01/08/2025

Join Us: Virtual Community Engagement & Advisory Meeting

When: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where: Zoom (Virtual)

Hosted by: The Office of Advocacy and Peer Support Services.

Special Guest: Commissioner Sullivan

Who Should Attend:

-Individuals with lived experience in mental health services.

-Those facing barriers to accessing care.

-Youth, families, and community members.

Why Join:

-Hear updates on progress from your feedback.

-Share your needs and ideas.

-Help shape mental health services across New York. State

Learn more and register:https://omh-ny.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItde6srj4qH2EwD7LBDurJ3AwXnCDFf-g

01/07/2025

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The Child-Sensitive Arrest Bill signed on Saturday by Gov. Kathy Hochul looks to address the trauma children endure when they witness a parent being arrested. While many in the region have their own way to handle these cases, the bill aims to make the process more uniform st...

11/04/2024

We heard you! Please have patience as we redevelop OAC will be 9 years old on February 28, 2016. We have some behavior informed decision we would like to apply to our programming. Our goal is to join NYC BOE and provide afterschool programming and workshop for youth and families. Please be patient as we restructure and expand. Miss P

09/30/2024

Join us for the Healthy Minds, Healthy Kids Community virtual Speakout on Tuesday, October 8th at 6:30 PM.

Learn about mental health advocacy and how YOU can make a difference At this event, you’ll learn about the mental health crisis impacting children, youth, and families, meet campaign organizers and fellow advocates, and take action by contacting state leaders.
Register: https://bit.ly/3BjlUtl

Have you experienced long wait times or traveled far for mental health services? We want to hear from you!                                                              Survey: https://bit.ly/4eqrrwS
 

09/23/2024

REMINDER: There is an Equity Empowered: Inclusive Training Series continuing TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2024. Faith Based Communities As Natural Supports begins at 10:00 AM.

Earn Continuing Education Credits through engaging activities and discussions.

Register now: https://conta.cc/3SznPju

09/22/2024

Join us on Monday, September 30, 2024, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM for a powerful Strategic Sharing Training led by Meghan Simpson and Camerin Rivera.

This training will help you structure your life events, avoid and manage triggers, and use your story to inspire healing and recovery. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn peer skills, and create positive change.

Register here: bit.ly/3YVMkLF

09/11/2024

The Pride Center is accepting new clients! Overseen by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, our mental health counseling and case management services are inclusive, gender-affirming, appropriate for all ages and always 100% FREE.

Make an appointment by reaching out to Jen Maley-Wheeler, our Director of Mental Health Services, at 518-462-6138 ext 1003 or [email protected]

09/06/2024

AFTERSCHOOL starts soon! BGCCA is ready in Albany and Rensselaer counties. www.bgccapitalarea.org/afterschool