by Howard Diamond To begin, I propose a question. What does June mean to anyone? Maybe it is the beginning of summer. Then perhaps, it is the month of Father’s Day.Continue reading “June, June, June, for Everyone”
Author Archives: Rita Cronise, Academy of Peer Services - Virtual Community Coordinator
How to deconstruct racism, one headline at a time
In a conversation with my colleague and friend, Jonathan P. Edwards, over the weekend he recommended a TED Talk by Baratunde Thurston that addresses racism in our country. Using humorContinue reading “How to deconstruct racism, one headline at a time”
A message from OMH Commissioner Ann Sullivan in celebration of Juneteenth
As we celebrate Juneteenth this month, OMH wants to recognize and honor the amazing contributions, work, and commitment made by African Americans each and every single day. Juneteenth, which isContinue reading “A message from OMH Commissioner Ann Sullivan in celebration of Juneteenth”
How Your Organization Can Recognize Juneteenth
(Reposted from NYAPRS E-News June 17, 2021) President Biden Has Made Juneteenth a National Holiday; Please Mark June 19 for the Celebration of Juneteenth 2021! NYAPRS Note: The NYAPRS CulturalContinue reading “How Your Organization Can Recognize Juneteenth”
How Do You Know? You’re Not Even a Peer
by Howard Diamond Our Peer Specialist Community has been somewhat divided in heavy talks about Non Peer Specialists providing supervision to Peers. It seemed to be creating buzz around the waterContinue reading “How Do You Know? You’re Not Even a Peer”
Our Community Mourns the Passing of Recovery Champion Kirsten Vincent
We Mourn the Passing of Recovery Champion Kirsten Vincent (Contributed by NYAPRS – June 3, 2021) On behalf of the NYAPRS board and community, I am deeply sorry to share theContinue reading “Our Community Mourns the Passing of Recovery Champion Kirsten Vincent”
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 19, 2021 (Reposted from WELLNESSWORKS4US Courtesy Carlton Whitmore) In Honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month… Thank you for everyone who has participated so far in the Sing TaoContinue reading “Asian Pacific American Heritage Month”
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH, but MORE
by Howard Diamond May 1, 2021 May is Mental Health Month, but it means so much more. How about physical health, does this resonate? Our ability to maintain health isContinue reading “MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH, but MORE”
FEBRUARY OUT, MARCH IN.
by HOWARD DIAMOND March 1, 2021 February out, March inWinds this month are often strongHearing it rattle against the garbage binMaking winter seem so very long. It is said MarchContinue reading “FEBRUARY OUT, MARCH IN. “
DO WE WANT TO BE A VOLUNTEER?
By Howard Diamond February 1, 2021 What type of job do we want? What skills and hobbies do we possess?Do we have enough experience? Where do we start our search?DoContinue reading “DO WE WANT TO BE A VOLUNTEER? “