EDUCATION & WORKSHOPS

Knowledge Builds Stronger Communities.

StrongSteps provides behavioral-health education, workshops, and community conversations designed to increase understanding, reduce stigma, and help people know where to turn for support

Educational Topics

Mental-Health Awareness

Understanding mental health, stigma, recovery, and the importance of seeking help.

Suicide-Prevention Awareness

Warning signs, responsible language, and connecting someone with support.

Peer Support

Introducing peer support as a professional, recovery-oriented service.

Supporting Someone in Need

How to listen, respond, and connect someone with help.

Who We Serve

StrongSteps educational programs may be designed for schools, colleges, employers, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and community groups.

Programs are also available for families, caregivers, faith organizations, and public agencies across New York.

When people understand more, they can respond with greater compassion, confidence, and hope.

EDUCATION & WORKSHOPS

Program Formats

01

Presentation

A structured educational program led by a StrongSteps presenter, typically 30 to 90 minutes.

02

Interactive Workshop

A longer program with activities, discussion, and reflection.

03

Community Conversation

A facilitated discussion built around a topic, story, or community need.

04

Virtual Program

An online presentation delivered through an approved virtual platform.

05

Multi-Session Series

A group of connected sessions exploring a topic in greater depth.

Participant Privacy

Participants are never required to publicly share a diagnosis, trauma, or personal history.

Pass, participate anonymously, or submit questions privately.

Every program has a plan for responding to an immediate safety concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can request a StrongSteps presentation?

Schools, colleges, employers, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, and other community groups may submit a request.

Fees vary by program, length, customization, travel, and available funding. StrongSteps will explain any costs before scheduling.

Virtual programs may be available depending on the topic, audience, and scheduling.

Requests following a crisis require additional review and should not replace clinical support or professional postvention.

Crisis Information

StrongSteps Education & Workshops are not emergency, crisis-response, or clinical-treatment services.

Mental Health, Suicide, Substance-Use, or Emotional Crisis

988

Call or text 988.

Immediate Danger or Medical Emergency

911

Call 911.

Looking for Ongoing Support?

Request support from StrongSteps.

Learn. Understand. Support.

Bring behavioral-health education to your community and help people know where to turn.