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Through community programs, education, storytelling, awareness initiatives, partnerships, and events, we bring people together to build understanding, reduce stigma, strengthen connections, and remind people that hope is possible.
Behavioral health is shaped by more than what happens during an appointment. It is shaped by our families, schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, relationships and experiences.
It is also shaped by whether people feel connected, understood, supported, and able to ask for help. That is why StrongSteps works beyond traditional behavioral health services.
Our community mission is simple: bring support, education, connection, and hope into the communities we serve.
Real stories, real experiences, real hope. A storytelling and education initiative focused on mental health, recovery, and resilience.
Every name has a story. A suicide-prevention awareness and remembrance initiative that honors lives lost, recognizes those who carry their memory forward, and encourages conversations about prevention and hope.
Giving trees hosted by local businesses and community locations let neighbors choose a wish, buy a gift, and help make the holiday season brighter for participating families.
Our community behavioral health, wellness, education and connection event: resources, presentations, activities, local organizations and family fun in one place.
Community education for schools, employers, nonprofits, faith and community groups, healthcare organizations and first responders on mental health awareness, prevention, stigma, recovery and how to support someone.
Come together, learn, connect and support behavioral health at StrongSteps events throughout the year.
Community fundraising events that bring people together for a good cause.
Mental health affects every community: families, schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, healthcare, housing, relationships, education and recovery.
We do not think a behavioral health organization should wait until someone walks through an office door to make an impact.
Numbers tell us how widespread behavioral health challenges are. Stories help us understand what those experiences actually mean.
Through StrongSteps storytelling initiatives, people can share experiences of recovery, resilience, grief, hope, peer and family support, overcoming barriers, finding help, and living beyond a diagnosis.
People own their stories. Taking part is always voluntary, informed, respectful, and based on appropriate consent.
Nonprofits, healthcare organizations, schools, businesses, foundations, local governments, faith and community groups can build community change with us.
Schools, employers, libraries, community centers, colleges, municipalities and coalitions can request education, awareness programming or a presentation.
Many community initiatives happen because people give their time, skills and compassion at events, Holiday for Hope, outreach, donation collection and more.
Businesses and organizations can support events, community programs and corporate partnerships.
Donations help fund community education, awareness initiatives, public events, prevention programming, family initiatives, storytelling projects and holiday assistance.
Looking for an actual service or organization rather than educational information? Our team can help you explore options.
StrongSteps is building a statewide community presence focused on behavioral health support, education, awareness, recovery, and connection.
Some programs and events are offered in specific communities or regions, while educational resources, awareness campaigns and partnerships may reach people throughout New York.
Different communities have different needs. Our job begins by listening.
No. Community programs focus on education, awareness, storytelling, prevention, outreach, connection, events and community engagement. Our Programs & Services section covers direct StrongSteps support programs.
Many community initiatives are designed for the general public and do not require enrollment in StrongSteps behavioral health services. Individual program requirements may vary.
Many community activities may be offered at no cost, while some fundraising or special events may have registration fees or ticket costs. Each event or program page explains any costs.
StrongSteps has a statewide mission and community focus. Availability of individual events, programs, presentations and direct services may vary by location.
Yes. We welcome conversations with businesses, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, schools, community organizations and other potential partners.
Organizations can contact StrongSteps about educational presentations, workshops, awareness programming and other community opportunities.
Yes. StrongSteps offers volunteer opportunities connected with community initiatives and events. Availability varies throughout the year.
Yes. Businesses and organizations can explore event sponsorships, community-program sponsorships, corporate partnerships and other ways to support StrongSteps.
StrongSteps Stories provides opportunities to take part in storytelling and awareness initiatives. Participation is voluntary and subject to the guidelines and consent process for each project.
Visit the StrongSteps Events page for upcoming community, awareness, educational and fundraising events.
You can attend. You can learn. You can share. You can volunteer, partner, sponsor, or give. You can help someone feel less alone. Together, we can build communities where behavioral health is understood, recovery is celebrated, people know where to turn, and hope has a place to grow.
