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In 2023, there were 8,582* Outpatient ED visits involving Opioid-related overdoses in New York State 💙

Keep a look out on Fridays for our Safety through Empathy Campaign for facts and stats on the Opioid crisis.

Knowing the difference between Opioid Dependence and Opioid Use Disorder is an important step to providing Safety through Empathy! 💙

You are not alone! If you or someone you love needs help, contact our Embedded Peer Specialist, Teisha Ganzy at Office: 845.452.2728 Ext. 206, Cell: 845.843.0277, Email: [email protected].

*This stat is from the New York State County Quarterly Reports to view the whole report use the link https://buff.ly/3VH0yws

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Join us for People USA's Annual Breakfast "Stories of Hope in the Spotlight"! 💙

🗓️ Friday, October, 4, 2024 at 9AM
📍 Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, New York

Our Breakfast this year will be a brand-new theatrical experience centered around the mission of People USA. After breakfast, coffee, and networking, a live performance will showcase tales of resilience and triumph from People USA's participants, staff, and collaborators. This event is a great opportunity to connect with local business leaders, elected officials, and like-minded community members while being inspired by the power of the human spirit.

Purchase tickets at https://buff.ly/3zx084q
Check out our Sponsor Packet at https://buff.ly/3zKkeIu
To learn more or to become a sponsor, contact Kristen Vaphides, Development Manager at [email protected] or 845-903-4751

In 2023, there were 3,686* Hospitalizations involving Opioid-related overdoses in New York State. 💙

People USA is proud to introduce our Safety through Empathy Campaign. Keep a look out on Fridays for facts and stats on the Opioid crisis.

Opioids are a class of drugs used to reduce moderate to severe pain. Knowing the difference between what is a Opioid and what is not a Opioid is the first step to providing Safety through Empathy! 💙

You are not alone! If you or someone you love needs help, contact our Embedded Peer Specialist, Teisha Ganzy at Office: 845.452.2728 Ext. 206, Cell: 845.843.0277, Email: [email protected].

*This stat is from the New York State County Quarterly Reports to view the whole report use the link https://buff.ly/3VH0yws

In 2023, there were 3,686* Hospitalizations involving Opioid-related overdoses in New York State. 💙

People USA is proud to introduce our Safety through Empathy Campaign. Keep a look out on Fridays for facts and stats on the Opioid crisis.

Opioids are a class of drugs used to reduce moderate to severe pain. Knowing the difference between what is a Opioid and what is not a Opioid is the first step to providing Safety through Empathy! 💙

You are not alone! If you or someone you love needs help, contact our Embedded Peer Specialist, Teisha Ganzy at Office: 845.452.2728 Ext. 206, Cell: 845.843.0277, Email: [email protected].

*This stat is from the New York State County Quarterly Reports to view the whole report use the link https://buff.ly/3VH0yws

Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙
May this day be a symbol of joy, prosperity, and happiness in your life!

*Our main offices will be closed today 7/4 in observance of Independence Day. *

“Regular interactions with trauma can take a toll on support professionals. Self-care is important for healing practitioners to maintain day-to-day health.” 🫶

People USA’s Wellness Committee is an extension of the organization’s investment in and commitment to overall staff wellness. The committee operates on the shared values of respect, fairness, confidentiality, community, leadership, and growth.

The committee recently launched their "8 Dimensions of Wellness Program," focusing each month on a different element of holistic wellness while promoting team bonding. We are proud to be practicing what we preach with our internal staff in order to "help the helpers" at our organization!

Which of the 8 dimensions do you need to focus on this July? 💙

Attention NEW Groups and updated mixer schedule! Check out our upcoming events! 💙

These events are open to the public! For more information check out the photos for event dates, RSVP instructions, and contact information!

People USA is a peer-run mental health non-profit that creates, provides, and promotes its own innovative crisis response, and wellness services.

Being peer-run means that all our services are developed and operated by people who have personally overcome mental health issues, addiction, or trauma.

To get connected with peer support: https://buff.ly/4aUAC6k

Join us TOMORROW for our Open House! Hiring Event! 🍔 🥳

Come tour our Rose House in Glens Falls! 💙

This free BBQ event will be open to the public to learn about our open positions, and our respite services while enjoying wellness activities!

🗓️ Thursday, June 27th* *Rain Date: June 28th*
🕛 11AM to 3PM
📍 Glens Falls Rose House, 6 Montcalm Street, Glens Falls, New York 12801

Check out our open positions on our online portal https://buff.ly/3SOCzeP

This week People USA's CEO, Stevenj Miccio; Chief Operating Officer, Kimberly Wing; and Chief Strategy & Development Officer, Himali Pandya will be in the Netherlands participating in the 2024 Leadership Exchange!

The Leadership Exchange is a week-long learning event held every two years. It provides a platform for incredible networking opportunities offering leaders in mental health, disability and substance use the ability to share knowledge, experience and space to make our world and the behaviours and roles of leaders more inclusive.

To learn more:
https://buff.ly/3VsFw5U
https://buff.ly/4c70k8H

Join us NEXT WEEK for our Open House! Hiring Event!🍔 🥳

Come tour our Rose House in Glens Falls! 💙

This free BBQ event will be open to the public to learn about our open positions, and our respite services while enjoying wellness activities!

🗓️ Thursday, June 27th* *Rain Date: June 28th*
🕛 11AM to 3PM
📍 Glens Falls Rose House, 6 Montcalm Street, Glens Falls, New York 12801

Check out our open positions on our online portal https://buff.ly/3SOCzeP

Happy Juneteenth! 💚 🖤 ❤️ 💛

Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans on June 19, 1865. Major General Gordon Granger declared freedom for slaves in Texas, and now Juneteenth is celebrated nationwide to honor African-American culture.

*Our main office will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth*

This Month is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚💚💚

It is important to remember that:

🗣️ Men don't need to "Man" up

🗣️ Men are allowed to be vulnerable and express their emotions

🗣️ Men are allowed to struggle

🗣️ Men can ask for help

If you or a loved one need help please do not hesitate to connect with one of our peers:
https://buff.ly/4aUAC6k

We are thrilled to announce that People USA received a $30,000 grant from the Field Hall Foundation to support our work with participants ages 60 and up, a population that is extremely underserved when it comes to mental health. 💙

Thanks to the Field Hall Foundation's generosity in 2021, we have already been able to make great strides towards our goal of better serving this vulnerable demographic. This year, we will be able to go even further in ensuring that more seniors have safe access to our services and are supported by our programs.

A huge thank you to the Field Hall Foundation Board of Directors and to Patti Horvath, Program Officer. Patti is pictured here with Kristen Vaphides, Development Manager, and Maria Kavouras, Assistant Executive Director of Operations, outside of the Putnam County Rose House respite where much of the grant's funds will be directed. We are so grateful!

People USA joined the Ally Care Center at Westchester Medical Center for their Pride Celebration. 🌈 🌈 🌈

It was a day filled with music, food, games, and more!
People USA is a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. ❤️💛💚💙💜

Happy Father's Day from People USA! 💙🤍💙

Save the Date! 💙 People USA's Annual Breakfast 🫶

🗓️ Friday, October, 4, 2024 at 9AM
📍 Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, New York

Our Breakfast this year will be a brand-new theatrical demonstration of our mission: to inspire hope through behavioral health, advocacy, and wellness services delivered by peers through our lived experience. The event aims to spread awareness about the innovative and highly impactful services People USA provides, and to help destigmatize behavioral health issues in the process.

If you've never been, this is not your average breakfast event! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for an invitation coming soon!

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click the link https://buff.ly/3z03OeV

Stevenj Miccio, CEO of People USA will be a guest speaker on the webinar Connection in Crisis: The Impact of Peer Support! 💙

Presented by NAMI and SAMHSA
Today, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM ET

In this webinar, we’ll explore the impact of peer support including: how facilities and systems can engage peer support specialists in the continuum of crisis care; how peer support services expand options, workforce, and approaches available to people in crisis; how peer support connects people in crisis to more effective treatment options.

To register click the link https://buff.ly/3Ve0BQ8

Attention! Open House! Hiring Event!🍔 🥳
Come tour our Rose House in Glens Falls! 💙

This free BBQ event will be open to the public to learn about our open positions, and our respite services while enjoying wellness activities!

🗓️ Thursday, June 27th* *Rain Date: June 28th*
🕛 11AM to 3PM
📍 Glens Falls Rose House, 6 Montcalm Street, Glens Falls, New York 12801

Check out our open positions on our online portal https://buff.ly/3SOCzeP

Happy National Caribbean-American Heritage Month! 💙🏝️💙

During Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we celebrate the achievements and dreams of the millions of people of Caribbean origin now living in the United States while honoring the shared history of joy and perseverance that has united and enriched life across our region for centuries.

Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

We celebrated and joined the Pride Parade and Festivals in New Paltz and Poughkeepsie this year!

People USA is a proud supporter of the LGBTQ+ community! ❤️ 💛 💚 💙 💜

How are you celebrating Pride? 🎉

Personal Stories and Professional Insights on Navigating Chronic Pain Chronic pain affects mental health & cognition. Explore coping strategies from a CEO’s perspective on the professional frontlines.

Mixers of the Month for our Poughkeepsie and Kingston Offices! 🗣️

For more information check out the flyers for event dates, RSVP instructions, and contact information. 🤝

Steve Miccio, CEO of People USA will be a keynote speaker for the 2024 PAPSC Conference! 💙

Virtual Conference 🫶
Today at 4:30 PM

The conference theme this year is "The Year of the Peer". PaPSC continues to work hard to raise the profile of peer professionals across Pennsylvania and is excited to make this a focus of the upcoming year.

To register click the link https://buff.ly/3x2hqWg