The Guidance Center of Westchester

Our 6th Mental Health & Substance Use Urgent Care is officially open in Poughkeepsie!

September is Suicide Prevention Month, attend any of the 4 trainings to be trained in QPR. Just like CPR, QPR is an emergency response to someone who is in crisis. Registration required- https://lnkd.in/g-C7zw7p *Free, virtual session and you only need to attend one session to be trained.

Join us for open interviews on Thursday, June 27 from 1-4pm ?? ?? ?? 256 Washington Street Mount Vernon, NY 2nd Floor Cafe

?? We're hiring! ?? Join us for open interviews on Thursday June 13 & 27! Explore more career opportunities here: https://lnkd.in/dpHdeaXQ

Our Urgent Care model opens the door for mental health and substance use treatment. No appointment needed. No referral needed. Everyone seen, regardless of ability to pay. Learn about the Urgent Care options in your area. When you need to “talk to someone today,” Urgent Care is there. Register here: https://lnkd.in/edVCixnj

Westchester County Executive George Latimer and the Project Alliance Program received the Community Partner Award at the annual Guidance Center of Westchester Gala. The Guidance Center of Westchester offers essential and lasting support to those challenged by mental illness, substance abuse, poverty and homelessness. Latimer was joined by the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) Commissioner Michael Orth, and Deputy Commissioner Joseph Glazer, along with DCMH staff who support the Project Alliance program. Under Latimer’s leadership, Project Alliance was developed as a five-prong approach to address the needs of Westchester County residents with behavioral health challenges. Project Alliance’s five prongs include: 911 Diversion – Diverting 911 crisis calls to qualified mental health professionals Enhanced Behavioral Health Line – 988 National Crisis and Suicide Prevention Line, operational 24/7 Enhanced Training for EMS Personnel – Adult Mental Health First Aid training to police, fire, EMS and military Crisis Intervention Team Development – Fundamentals of Crisis Intervention for multiple jurisdictions throughout Westchester, all new police recruits at Westchester County Police Academy Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRT) – DCMH contracted with five mental health providers to create a partnership with local police departments, and County Government. Each team is responsible for covering a dedicated catchment area, and can provide mutual aid when needed. Read more here: https://ow.ly/hche50RJPW6

Starting Thursday 4/11! Join us for walk-in interviews from 1-4pm twice a month! View more available openings here: https://lnkd.in/dpHdeaXQ

The Access Network Latinx Employee Resource Group has spent the last month gathering donations of clothing & hygiene items for the Center For College & Careers' (CCC) Kloset at The Guidance Center of Westchester. Here, CCC participants, young adults between the ages of 16 and 24, use the Kloset to find professional clothing for internships or jobs. If you have gently used professional clothes you'd like to donate to the amazing kids at the CCC, please email?[email protected]?for more information.