Events
Veterans One-Stop Center of WNY | October Schedule of Events
Veterans One-stop Center October Schedule 2020
Irish Classical Theatre
Deaf Access Services, an affiliate of People Inc
October 15 to November 1, 2020
See online for ticket options
Location: https://irishclassical.com/
Contact: David Wantuck: dwantuck@wnydas.org with any questions
Theatre production will be virtual with an ASL interpreter and Closed Captioning option.
This group is open to adults with mental health diagnoses
Please contact Bridget at bmcnally@mhawny.org to RSVP
You will receive a confirmation email with log-in information
The Youth Peer Advocates at MHA will be offering a 6-week workshop via Zoom for young adults ages 13-18. Each week will address a different topic related to mental health and skills/resources to manage it. Youth can attend as many or as few groups as they wish. Those who participate in at least 3 of the 6 weeks will be entered into a raffle to receive a $25 gift card of their choice.
The session will start Tuesday, September 15th and run through Tuesday, October 20th from 4:00-5:30 PM.
Email peersupport@mhawny.org, call (716) 886-1242 X 345, or call/text: (716) 245-5339
9/15: Adapting to change
9/22: Improving body image
9/29: Conflict resolution
10/6: Establishing healthy habits
10/13: Social media balance/boundaries
10/20: Seasonal affective disorder and COVID-19
This event has a video call.
Join: https://meet.google.com/hys-gyan-dfj
(US) +1 650-933-4164 PIN: 517769084#
View more phone numbers: https://tel.meet/hys-gyan-dfj?pin=2714847599888&hs=7
Community Health Center of Buffalo
Virtual Adult Mental Health First Aid Training
October 7 & October 21
Contact Sunday Lamwaka at slamwaka@chcb.net to register
Wednesdays from 4:00-5:30 PM via Zoom Meeting
4:00pm – 5:30pm. Please note time change
The peer-led support group offers a safe place for youth to connect, receive support as well as celebrate accomplishments and practice self-care skills in this new era of social distancing.
For more information or to sign-up:
RSVP to peersupport@mhawny.org
Call 716-886-1242 x345
Text 716-245-5339
Please specify which youth group and date you wish to attend.
Once registered, you will receive a confirmation with login information
Survivors of sexual assault and rape may feel alone and isolated. You are not alone. This group brings survivors together to discuss their experiences and offer each other support. 18+ only, please
First and third Wednesday
5:30-6:30PM
RSVP to SASpeergroup@gmail.com
or Bridget at 716-1242×347
You will receive a confirmation email with log-in information
This event has a video call.
Join: https://meet.google.com/kej-wuck-epy
(US) +1 347-486-6885 PIN: 716345732#
View more phone numbers: https://tel.meet/kej-wuck-epy?pin=8928687485786&hs=7
All NAMI Buffalo & Erie County in-person meetings canceled due to COVID until further notice.
You can pre-register for an online Family Support Group by emailing online@namibuffalony.org with 1) your preferred time, 2) name and a 3) phone number for us to call and arrange to get you registered.
Please stay safe and well.
Facilitated, confidential support for family members and caregivers concerned about and/or caring for a person with mental illness.
There is no fee for this service, though participants are encouraged to join NAMI Buffalo & Erie County or make a donation, if able. No one is denied membership due to financial hardship. Membership includes local, state, and national NAMI.
This group is not appropriate for a person who has a diagnosis unless they are a caregiver of a loved one who has mental illness. Referrals to other services available. For any questions, call the office at 716-226-6264.
Buffalo Center for Health Equity Mental & Emotional Wellbeing During COVID-19 Series
Oct 1 – Stress, Depression & Anxiety
Oct 8 – Youth & Young Adults
Oct 15 – Education
Oct 22 – Veterans & Older Adults
Oct 29 – Grief & Loss
Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApcuGgpjsvG9wwkd-Ote3j-5TsxxGU_p1g
For details and to register for the NAMI NYS 2020 "Building Momentum: Coming Together to Create Our Future", visit:
https://www.naminys.org/nys/events-featured/2020-nami-nys-education-conference/
We hope to see you – virtually – there!