March 5, 2021

The NYS Council wants to hear from Council members who have, during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, offered your mental health and/or substance use staff (both those working with clients and those that are support staff) innovative or unique trainings, workshops, or employee assistance programs that you know have assisted your staff to maintain or improve their self-care/wellness.  We are also interested in hearing from agencies that have implemented training or technical assistance programs designed to help staff to develop or enhance the skills they need to perform their responsibilities during these most challenging times.

Please tell us your stories!  Agencies with something great to share may be featured in a series of statewide webinars designed to highlight agency innovations  during the public health emergency, and there are funds available to reimburse you for your prep time.

Thanks in advance for sharing information with me about your ongoing efforts!  Please email your information or call me at your earliest convenience.

Many thanks for taking the time to share your creativity and innovations!