Can peer support address student mental health? New York City Council members hope so.
To combat mental health challenges in schools, New York City Council members want to expand support for student wellness clubs and other peer-to-peer programs. Under one proposal, the city would develop a pilot program to bring mental health professionals into middle and high school wellness clubs, council members discussed at a Monday hearing. Other proposed […]
Charles Davis – Alumni Spotlight
Charles Davis has over 20 years of experience working in the field of human services. This is reflected in his involvement in various facets of child welfare, juvenile justice, and criminal justice systems. Charles’ professional career has been primarily providing counseling to juvenile and adult forensic populations throughout New York State and the District of […]
NYS Office of Mental Health announces availability of $105,000 in funding for stigma education projects
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) announced the availability of up to $105,000 in grant funding for projects that help reduce the stigma often associated with mental illness. Funding is provided through the voluntary tax check-off program launched in 2016, which allows taxpayers to contribute easily to the ‘Mental Illness Anti-Stigma Fund’ […]
CITE Programs
CITE is the Center for Integrated Training and Education. For over 25 years, CITE has trained high-achieving professionals including 25% of principals in NYC, a former chancellor, and a multitude of district and city-wide leaders in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, and the NYC area. Find information on all CITE programs: www.citeprograms.com Download the CITE 2022-2023 […]
Alumni Spotlight – Mental Health Counseling Advanced Certificate
Meet Imani Purvis – graduate from our Mental Health Counseling Advanced Certificate with Alfred University For information on the program and on open houses, please see the program website here. ____________________________________________________ CITE is the Center for Integrated Training and Education. For over 25 years, CITE has and continues to train: TEACHERS: General and Special Ed […]
Why get a Master’s in Public Administration?
Are you a professional in the non-profit, hospital, social services or government sector, looking to distinguish yourself as a leader in your organization? A Master’s in Public Administration offers students the opportunity to advance in your organization, or the skills to switch fields. Our partner program with Alfred University is an accelerated program with weekend […]
Indoor Activities for Kids and Parents During Quarantine
With quarantine and social distancing continuing, it’s important to be conscious of the toll this takes on our mental health and physical well being. This is true for parents and children alike. Physical activity is paramount in addressing this and finding ways to engage ourselves and our children. The obvious obstacle is, how do we […]
Children’s Mental Health in the Age of Covid
There are a variety of different outlets to choose from when it comes to occupying your time as an adult during this pandemic. We can also find a plethora of articles to choose from when it comes to tips on our mental health. But during this time, we need to remember to make kids’ mental […]