We are so grateful to Hudson Valley Credit Union for becoming a Gold sponsor of our Annual Breakfast! 🫶 Thank you to Community Relations Manager Rich Kleban for continuing to advocate for us, and to the committee for approving this sponsorship. Our Annual Breakfast aims to spread the word about our programs, break the stigma around mental health, and raise much needed funds for the mission of People USA. We can’t do it without the generosity of partners like Hudson Valley Credit Union! 💙 If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, reach out to Kristen Vaphides [email protected] before the deadline of September 6th!

#HopeInTransparency #PeopleUSAOpioidCampaign Keeva Miller‘s Story Part 1 💙 Keeva Miller is a Recovery Specialist. Our Recovery Specialists support individuals on their positive pathways to behavioral health and wellness. Through tailored support groups and mixers, they help our community and serve as educators, advocates, and connectors to other resources. TUNE IN EVERY WEEK ON OUR YOUTUBE to get a glimpse into the stories of our peers! 🎥 Testimonial Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjyMi51jWnI Our YouTube Channel Link: https://buff.ly/3WOFLrH Thank you to our community partner Pat Deegan, PhD, who facilitated this video series with us. You are not alone! If you or someone you love needs help, contact Teisha Ganzy, Embedded Peer Specialist and Arms Acres Drug Rehab at Office: 845.452.2728 Ext. 206, Cell: 845.843.0277, Email: [email protected]. The video was created by PDA, @patdeegan.pda, to learn more about PDA visit their website at www.patdeegan.com Like, Comment, Follow, Share! 💙 #CrisisStabilizationCenter #PeerSpecialist #TestimonialTuesday #PatDeegan #VideoTestimonials #PeopleUSA #OpioidCampaign #Opioids #Opiates #PeerSupport #StopTheStigma #OpioidCrisis #OpioidEpidemic #OpioidPrevention #OverdoseAwareness #HarmReduction #SubstanceUse #Recovery #Narcan #Naloxone #Hope #RoadtToWellness #PutnamCounty #NewYork #YouTube #YouTubeChannel

Happy Labor Day! 💙❤️💙 Today is a time to honor the hard work and dedication of workers everywhere. Whether you are spending the day with family and friends or taking a well-deserved break, remember to appreciate all that you have accomplished. Enjoy the day and celebrate your achievements! 🌟 *Main Offices will be closed 9/2 in observance of Labor Day* #LaborDay #HappyLaborDay #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Mentalhealth #Advocacy #Peers #WellnessServices #Community #Support #Recovery #Sobriety #Prevention #Hope #RoadToMentalWellness #NewYork

International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died and acknowledge the grief of family and friends left behind. The theme for 2024 is “Together we can”, highlighting the power of our community when we all stand together. For more information: https://buff.ly/2KECnwi If you or a loved one need help please reach out to us: https://buff.ly/47fuapZ #TogetherWeCan #IOAD2024 #EndOverdose #OverdoseAwareness #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #Nonprofit #Behavioralhealth #Wellness #CrisisResponse #Health #Healthcare #Wellbeing #Selfcare #Selflove #Mentahealthawareness #Motivation

#SafetyThroughEmpathy #PeopleUSAOpioidCampaign What is opioid withdrawal? Opioid withdrawal is a set of symptoms from the sudden withdrawal or reduction of opioid usage. ⚠️ What are the early symptoms of withdrawal? - Anxiety - Muscle aches - Runny nose - Eyes tearing up - Excessive sweating - Restlessness - Lack of sleep ⚠️ What are the later symptoms of withdrawal? - Diarrhea - Abdominal cramping - Nausea or vomiting - Feelings of being cold - Dilated pupils - Blurry vision - Increase heart rate - High blood pressure 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]. Like, Comment, Follow, Share! 💙 Symptom information from @healthline. To read the full article use the link https://buff.ly/36BsEQf #FactFriday #PeopleUSA #NewYorkStateDepartmentOfHealth #OpioidCampaign #Opioid #Opiates #PeerSupport #StopTheStigma #OpioidCrisis #OpioidEpidemic #OpioidPrevention #OverdoseAwareness #HarmReduction #SubstanceUse #Recovery #Narcan #Naloxone #Hope #RoadtToWellness #PutnamCounty #NewYork

CEO @stevenjmiccio presented at the 2024 CIT International Conference and received an award for being a keynote speaker. 💙 Our LEAD Team Case Manager Sarah Brittain, Site Director for Putnam Crisis Stabilization Center Cheryl Spencer-Frost, and Dutchess County Crisis Intervention Coordinator Dawn Anemelos joined him for the conference. 🫶 CIT International's mission is to promote community collaboration using the CIT Program to assist people living with a behavioral health disorder who are in crisis. For more information about the conference use the link https://buff.ly/4fLHyWX #PeopleUSACEO #CEOofPeopleUSA #SteveMiccio #SteveMiccioCEO #LEAD #CrisisStabilizationCenter #DutchessCounty #CIT #CITInternational #CITInternationalConference #PeopleUSA #PeopleUSANow #Nonprofit #MentalHealth #Advocacy #Peers #WellnessServices #Community #Support #Recovery #Sobriety #Prevention #Hope #RoadToMentalWellness #NewYork