Community Calendar

Peer Specialist Training Orientation
An orientation to the various traing programs/services available at Howie the Harp Peer Advocacy and Training Center.

Weekly on Fri

Categories: Education:;:Classes:;:Non-Profit:;:Training

Min. Age: 18

Related Web site: http://www.communityaccess.org

Where:
Howie the Harp Peer Advocacy and Training Center
2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.
12th Floor
New York, NY 10027
Phone: 212-865-0775
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For more information contact:
Cecelia Hoskins
2090 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.
12th Floor
New York, NY 10027
Email: choskins@communityaccess.org
Phone: 212-865-0775 Ext. 2105
FAX: 212-865-1130
Web: http://www.communityaccess.org

Admission:

NAMIWalks NYC
NAMIWalks NYC, is New York City’s leading walk to raise awareness of mental illness. This year' s Walk will take place on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at the South Street Seaport.

5/7/2011 from 9:00am until about (No End Time Specified)

Categories: AOCMHP - Consumer:;:Support Groups:;:Associations / Organizations:;:Health:;:Health Fairs:;:Non-Profit:;:Sporting Events:;:Volunteer / Charity Events

Proceeds from NAMIWalks NYC directly help those living with mental illness realize their full potential, provide free support to families and demonstrate that recovery is possible. We make a visible difference in New York City by serving more than 12,000 people every year. Proceeds directly help NAMI-NYC Metro continue its activities by: -Providing critical support to families and individuals impacted by serious mental illness and teaching advocacy skills to help families obtain quality treatment; -Providing public educational programming for family members, consumers and providers; -Expanding our existing programs, and developing new ones to meet the changing mental health needs of this dynamic and diverse city, including a partnership with the U.S. Veterans Administration to assist veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and their families with courses and support groups at the Manhattan V.A. Hospital.

Related Web site: http://www.namiwalksnyc.org

Where:
Ariel Hurwitz
Fulton & South Streets, Pier 17
New York, NY 10038
Phone: 212-684-3365
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Admission: Free

WHERE ARE YOU NOW? wHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE?
HOUSING EDUCATION FORUM FOR MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS Must pre-register by calling

5/8/2012 from 9:30am until about 12:00pm

Categories: Conventions / Conferences

Where:
Brooklyn Borough Hall
209 Joraralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 347-396-7964
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Admission: Free

7th Annual NYC Mental Health Film Festival
The Mental Health Experience Raw and Uncut

5/14/2011 from 11:30am until about (No End Time Specified)

Categories: Movies

Related Web site: http://www.nycmentalhealthfilmfestival.com

Where:
7th Annual NYC Mental Health Film Festival
Saint Francis College
182 Remsen Street, Brooklyn Heights (Between Clinton and Court)
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 212-780-1400
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Admission: Free

8th ANNUAL NYC MENTAL HEALTH FILM FESTIVAL
Community Access and NYAPRS host a festival of food, discussion and films for only $5 in advance, $10 at door. Theme is police mental health community relations. Saturday May 5, 2012 For tickets call Carla at 212-780-1400 x77726

5/5/2012 from 11:30am until about (No End Time Specified)

Categories: Movies

Related Web site: http://nycmentalhealthfilmfestival.com

Where:
Carla Rabinowitz
St Francis College
182 Remsen Street
Brooklyn, ny Phone: 212-780-1400
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Admission: Free

Harlem, Take Care of Yourself Health Fair
A family oriented event, for all ages, addressing major health disparities in the community: asthma, cardiovascular health, diabetes, immunization, mental health, nutrition, obesity, prenatal health, sexual health, substance abuse and much more.

5/12/2012 from 12:00pm until about 4:00pm

Categories: Health Fairs

Where:
City College of New York
139th and Ambsterdam
New York, NY 10031
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Admission: Free