Tag: mental health

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Mental Health Advocates of WNY launches volunteer program, sets Yogathon and meat raffle dates

Mental Health Advocates of WNY has launched a Community Champions volunteer program, is holding its 6th annual Yogathon in October at The Atrium in downtown Buffalo and has set a Dec. 4 meat raffle in Williamsville, while recruiting part-time peer support workers.

Health

Spectrum Health podcast to focus on bullying and youth mental health

Spectrum Health’s Journey podcast is highlighting bullying, youth mental health and violence prevention in an October episode featuring local experts.

Local

Community Missions to hold 16th annual interfaith prayer service for mental illness recovery Oct. 6 in Niagara Falls

Community Missions will hold its 16th Annual Interfaith Community Prayer Service for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church in Niagara Falls as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week.

Activism

Nominations Open for 2026 SMART Youth Mental Health Impact Awards

Nominations are being accepted for six Mental Health Impact Award categories ahead of the 2nd Annual SMART Youth Mental Health Summit in Buffalo on Sept. 16, 2026. The awards will recognize individuals, teams and grassroots groups helping improve mental health outcomes across Western New York.

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State releases new data and infographics tracking investments in mental health under Hochul plan

New York State and OMH published plain‑language infographics on July 23, 2026, summarizing progress across 23 mental‑health program areas funded since Gov. Hochul’s $1 billion initiative.