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Advocacy

10,000 annual contacts

NYWRAC

The NYWRAC advocates have redefined the mental health profession by acknowledging that each person knows themselves better than anyone, as opposed to others knowing what’s best for them. (read more)

Community Support 13.000 meals served

Dimensions

Dimensions' warm physical setting is the backdrop or safe haven for people in need of a community. (read more)

Community Support 10,000 annual contacts

Strawberry Fields

Named by the residents in loving tribute to the principles of peace and compassion as espoused by John Lennon, it is a place of healing and comfort where friendship flourishes. (read more)

One to one Support

20 annual friendships

Recovery mentors

This grant truly addresses the extra mile our employees go for their peers, but don’t get paid to do it. (read more)

One to one Support

25 annual friendships

Bridging

After an extended stay in a hospital, natural relationships often deteriorate.  A Peer Bridger provides a trusting relationship between two people.  (read more)

One to one Supportline

600 monthly support calls 

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Our peer support line is toll - free and is open during operating hours of our Community Support Center, Dimensions. (read more)

Technical Assistance

150 groups yearly

The Coalition

The Coalition collaborates both statewide and nationally via traditional mental health providers and natural, non-psychiatric-based community supports in a broad and inclusive manner.  (read more)

 

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