Upcoming Celebrations!

• Beltane (pronounced BEHL-tuh-nuh), the ancestor of May Day, is a Celtic holiday with ancient roots. Beltane has less to do with ribbons and dancing however, and more to do with livestock and bonfires. Read more facts here!
• Cinco do Mayo is often called Mexican Independence Day, but that's not the truth. It celebrates a major victory over the French invasion in the 19th century. Discover more here!
• Don't listen to the calendar; Mother's Day is May 14th this year! For those of us with mothers worth celebrating, make sure to take the time to show Mom you love her! And to those for whom this day can be a trigger, this article may help you navigate the day with grace.

!! ATTENTION !!

Free Training Opportunity!

The WWH LTCC Planning Committee is VERY excited to announce that we've come together with Hudson Mohawk Area Health Education Center to provide all our members with a free training! The highly experienced organizational consultant Greg Owens will share his wisdom on how to instill an attitude of growth in your agencies, and on fostering a feeling of community and belonging.

Please join us on Wednesday, May 24th at 9:00 am!

This month SAMHSA has come out with a toolkit filled with resources for accessing, talking about, and rethinking mental health in our communities. Each week in May has been assigned its own unique focus.

Week 1: Spread acceptance and support for those we love. Reach out to those around you, whether you're worried about their mental health or not. Due to stigma, many of those with mental illness suffer in silence. Let them know you are there to listen and support. Even the smallest word of kindness can have a big impact.

Week 2: Self-care and strategies for good mental hygiene. After the last few years, we all know the dangers of stress burnout. Use this week as an opportunity to build some self-care habits. Again, small things make a big impact! Go for a nature walk or start a gratitude journal. Treat your body right with some fruit and veg OR indulge it with a favorite treat! Self-care is unique to everyone and every situation. What's important is you take some time to listen to your needs.

Click the Banner to learn more!

The Independent Living Center of Hudson Valley is hosting its annual fundraiser extravaganza for the first time in four years!

Join us in person at the Franklin Plaza ballroom in Troy for an evening of hors d'oeuvres, auctions, and entertainment! Click the picture to get the RSVP form and get it in by May 5th!

We look forward to seeing you there!!

Newsletters!!

Roads to Recovery

How to cope with change, emotional eating and Binge Eating Disorder, and an introduction to Secular Addiction Recovery

Kingsbury Senior Center

Special celebrations on May 11th, 18th, and 19th. And stop by the senior center on Thursdays to try a new salsa each week!

May Events!!

May Events at the Conkling Center!

Gentle Exercise and Alzheimer's classes, Library tour and Rehab expo, and a talk on how to make food for monarch butterflies!

Join Daniel Mullin for a conversation about resistance to treatment. Participants will gain tools and skills needed to engage patients and work through hypothetical clinical scenarios.

May 5th!

Children's Mental Health: What's Great in our State 2023!

Workshops on helping children strengthen their digital wellness and emotional intelligence, and the unique support needs of autistic individuals!

May 9th!

Community Health Conversations: Co-Occurring Disorders

Join Healthy Capital District for a conversation on how to work across agencies to make sure our community's needs are met.

May 11th!

Join RISE Healthy Housing and Support Services' fundraiser for a night of Bowling and Big Lebowski!

Highest average score gets a special prize!

May 12th!

Come to the Queensbury for a panel discussion on what leadership means for emergency responders in our everchanging culture.

7 Continuing Education credits!

May 13th!

WWAMH and over a dozen other organizations are partnering for the annual Chalk the Walk event! Have fun, get creative, and spread messages of self-love and self-care to your community!

May 17th!

Come to Plattsburgh on May 20th to enjoy the town and celebrate the diversity of disability through art!

If you or anyone you know has art they'd like to include in the show, they're welcome to bring it to the Strand Center for the Arts through May 3-6 and may 10-14!

MHAHEC is providing TWO sessions of this talk for those with busy schedules! Phil McCabe will be presenting on how to use cultural humility to better address substance use disorder in our rural communities.

May 23rd, morning or afternoon!