Our Village Services LLC

Don't forget to register for our 5th Anniversary Celebration on September 20th and support our new initiative: the School-Based Suspension Diversion and the Breaking Barriers Fund. Together, we can make a difference!

🎉 Register now: https://www.ourvillageservices.com/sponsors/

🚨 Addressing healthcare barriers is crucial for improving access and outcomes, especially for vulnerable populations.
The OVS Breaking Barriers Fund aims to bridge the gap by providing financial assistance for transportation and treatment costs. 🚗💊

Together, we can ensure everyone gets the care they need.
Learn more about how you can support this vital initiative at our 5th Anniversary Celebration on 9/20/24!
📅 Save the Date: 9/20/24
📍 Location: 161 River Street, Troy, NY



✨ You can help make a difference by donating at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5XJMLET8ELS5J ✨

Our new initiative, the School-Based Suspension Program, is crucial in disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline.

Our new initiative, the School-Based Suspension Program, is crucial in disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline. It aims to equip local students with the skills to navigate stressors and reduce out-of-school suspensions.

By supporting this program, you are directly contributing to the future of our community. 🎉
Join us in supporting this vital cause at our September 20, 2024 Anniversary Celebration. Your contributions will help ensure our students have the necessary resources to succeed.
📅 Save the Date: 9/20/24
📍 Location: Hudson Candy Factory located at 161 River Street, Troy, NY

Together, we can make a difference. For more details, visit: https://www.ourvillageservices.com/ssdp/



✨ Let’s celebrate and create lasting change! ✨

🌟 Celebrate Juneteenth with Our Village Services! 🌟

🌟 Celebrate Juneteenth with Our Village Services! 🌟
On this special day, we honor the journey towards freedom and equality, recognizing the resilience and strength of the Black community. Let's come together to celebrate history, culture, and progress. 🎉✊🏽
We also extend a warm invitation to join us for the Our Village Services 5th-Year Anniversary Celebration on September 20, 2024! This milestone event will commemorate our achievements and raise funds for our vital program initiatives, including the School-based Suspension Diversion Program and the Breaking Barriers Fund.
📅 Save the Date: 9/20/24
📍 Location: Hudson Candy Factory located at 161 River Street, Troy, NY

In addition, we will honor Jillian Faison, Family Court Judge-elect, as a community member who exemplifies Our Village Services's mission and values, recognizing their outstanding contributions and dedication to positively impacting our community.

Your support helps us continue making a difference. Together, we can break barriers and create lasting change.
For more details visit: https://www.ourvillageservices.com/events/


✨ Join us in celebrating and supporting these crucial initiatives! ✨

Our new initiative, the School-Based Suspension Program, is crucial in disrupting the school-to-prison pipeline. It aims to equip local students with the skills to navigate stressors and reduce out-of-school suspensions.

By supporting this program, you are directly contributing to the future of our community. 🎉
Join us in supporting this vital cause at our September 20, 2024 Anniversary Celebration. Your contributions will help ensure our students have the necessary resources to succeed.
📅 Save the Date: 9/20/24
📍 Location: Hudson Candy Factory located at 161 River Street, Troy, NY

Together, we can make a difference. For more details, visit: https://www.ourvillageservices.com/ssdp/



✨ Let’s celebrate and create lasting change! ✨

🌟 Celebrate Juneteenth with Our Village Services! 🌟
On this special day, we honor the journey towards freedom and equality, recognizing the resilience and strength of the Black community. Let's come together to celebrate history, culture, and progress. 🎉✊🏽
We also extend a warm invitation to join us for the Our Village Services 5th-Year Anniversary Celebration on September 20, 2024! This milestone event will commemorate our achievements and raise funds for our vital program initiatives, including the School-based Suspension Diversion Program and the Breaking Barriers Fund.
📅 Save the Date: 9/20/24
📍 Location: Hudson Candy Factory located at 161 River Street, Troy, NY

In addition, we will honor Jillian Faison, Family Court Judge-elect, as a community member who exemplifies Our Village Services's mission and values, recognizing their outstanding contributions and dedication to positively impacting our community.

Your support helps us continue making a difference. Together, we can break barriers and create lasting change.
For more details visit: https://www.ourvillageservices.com/events/


✨ Join us in celebrating and supporting these crucial initiatives! ✨

Kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month

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TONIGHT AT 5 PM

1st Step Counseling PLLC Community Teen Group
EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 5 PM
Arbor Hill Library/Small Meeting Room
STARTING APRIL 3RD

The purpose of the teen community group is to provide a safe and understanding environment where teenagers facing similar challenges or experiences can come together to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

There's still time participate...check it out now

The questions that we ask ourselves when struggling with being single. You are not alone. Join All The Single Ladies virtual support group starting tomorrow, Saturday February 3rd at 12pm. Payment is registration. $55 for 5 weeks of support.
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Capital District Clinicians of Color presents Healing as a Lifestyle, a 3-weekend series. Join us and learn the ABCs of Mental Health on Saturday, October 14th, with Dr. Tanya Henderson of 1st Step Counseling PLLC
Registration begins at 12:30 (in-person) at 148 Henry Johnson Blvd in Albany (Arbor Hill/West Hill Library)

In celebration of World Mental Health Day ✨️, Capital District Clinicians of Color presents Healing as a Lifestyle, a 3-weekend series. Join us and learn the ABC's of Mental Health Saturday October 14th with Dr. Tanya Henderson and Dacia McBean of 1st Step Counseling PLLC
Registration begins at 12:30 (in-person) at 148 Henry Johnson Blvd in Albany (Arbor Hill/West Hill Library)

Our Village Services LLC updated their address.

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), depression affects approximately 280 million people worldwide.

To better understand depression, see details like key facts, symptoms, and how it's treated.

Depression WHO fact sheet on depression providing key facts and information on types and symptoms, contributing factors, diagnosis and treatment, WHO response.

New research shows that people who work in community gardens can boost their physical and mental health.

Read about these findings.
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Gardening may help reduce cancer risk, boost mental health A new study shows that people who work in community gardens may receive various health benefits that can help reduce the risk of serious diseases, including cancer, and improve mental health.

Fitness and regular exercise has mental health benefits... for adults and children.

See this ultimate fitness and exercise resource for kids ages 3 through teenage years.
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Fitness and Exercise for Kids by Age Group It’s never too early to help kids find a love of physical activity. Here are some guidelines to help you choose age-appropriate fitness for your kids.

Do you know about the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline Chat and Text resource that's available 24/7/365?

It's open to anyone who wants to connect with a crisis counselor for emotional support. Reach out!
https://988lifeline.org/chat/
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Located at 1525 Western Ave, Suite 4, Albany (near Stuyvesant Plaza), just look for the sign and you are there

Microagressions are indirect and subtle statements that communicate hostile attitudes toward people who are part of culturally marginalized groups. They have a real, harmful impact on one's mental health.

Learn why.
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What Are Microaggressions? Are you wondering what microaggressions are? Here are some definitions as well as explanations of how to reduce them in society.

Big changes are coming to our mental health practice... like our name change and our services.

Later this month, January 2022, Our Village Services will become 1st Step Counseling.

We will keep you updated on this transition.

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ATTENTION: Active & Inactive Clients and/or Webinar Participants

I’m pleased to share that Our Village Services LLC will transition to the 1st Step Mental Health Counseling PLLC brand, effective Nov 14th. The launch of 1st Step Counseling name and the new brand strategy positions us to emphasize the importance of mental health needs in schools, communities, and families.

We need to hear from you; How has Our Village Services therapist helped to? Write your testimonial: https://form.jotform.com/223046417319150

Here are a few exciting things from this brand transition:

Did you miss Wednesday's workshop? Watch the playback here, Teen Talk: Parent's Just Don't Understand, with Suzanne Odom, LMSW, and Janay Campbell, LMHC

OVS Workshop: TEEN TALK Parents Just Don't Understand TEEN TALK: PARENTS JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND. Teenagers across New York State were asked, What do parents/adults not understand about you (teenagers)? Facilitat...

Teenagers across New York State were asked, What do parents/adults not understand about you (teenagers)? Facilitators Janay Campbell, LMHC and Suzanne Odom, LMSW will help us understand the teenage experience to bridge the communication gap.

Topic: Teen Talk: Parents Just Don't Understand
When: Aug 24, 2022
6:00 PM EST, 5:00 PM CST, 4:00 PM MDT (US and Canada)
Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eodj18ShQNS2yC8mzHxxRQ

Did you miss this month's workshop? Here are the highlights

Have you registered yet? Tonight at 6pm
zoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w4Az3_5xS2CPNKyGurXoAg

The significance of serves as a powerful reminder that we must all commit to the work of building communities where everyone has access to equitable outcomes