Events

October 2026

Your wellness matters to us. We have upcoming wellness events to share with you.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we are taking a closer look at coercive control, a form of abuse that is not always easy to recognize. This webinar, developed by Child and Family Services Haven House, Hidden in Plain Sight: Understanding the Subtle Dynamics of Coercive Control, will help participants better understand how these patterns can show up in relationships and the impact they can have over time.

October 8 is Depression Screening Day. We will be offering confidential virtual Mental Health Check-ins that day for anyone who would like an opportunity to check in on how they have been feeling. Sometimes taking a few minutes to reflect on changes in mood, energy, sleep or daily life can help you decide whether additional support may be helpful.

We are also offering a live webinar, Paying for College: A Guide for Families in NYS. This webinar is in partnership with Parachute Credit Counseling. College planning raises a lot of questions, especially when it comes to cost. This webinar will provide practical information to help families better understand their options and feel more prepared for the decisions ahead.

We hope you find something this month that is useful to you or someone you care about.

Personal Connections. Professional Care. Here for you.

Your Mental Health Matters.

Meet privately by video to talk about symptoms of depression, understand what may be affecting you, and identify practical ways to cope and move forward.

**If you are having thoughts of suicide, do not wait for a scheduled appointment. Help is available now. Call EAP for immediate support or call or text 988.**

Appointments Available October 8th.

If the available times do not work for you, call us to schedule a time that is more convenient.

Click here to register for a 30 minute Mental Health Check In

*Feature Webinars*

Hidden In Plain Sight: Understanding the Subtle Dynamics of Coercive Control

Coercive control can be difficult to detect, yet its effects on victims can be profound and long-lasting. Through real-world examples and practical insights, this webinar will help participants better understand, identify and respond to this often-overlooked form of abuse.

Hosted by: Michael Bloom, Community Relations Coordinator at Child and Family Services

Speakers:

Pamela Graham, High Risk Team Coordinator, Haven House
Kate Wurmfeld, Esq., Senior Director of Family Court Program, Center for Justice Innovation
Jennifer Elliott, MSW PhD Candidate, University at Buffalo

This webinar is open to all and will be recorded.

Thursday, October 22nd 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Click here to register for: Hidden in Plain Sight: Understanding the Subtle Dynamics of Coercive Control

Paying For College: A Guide for New York Families.

This webinar will provide a summary overview of essential steps to pay for college. This is a great way to begin to prepare to pursue the dream of higher education. Join Parachute Credit Counseling to learn more about pre-college financing.

This webinar is open to all and will be recorded.

Thursday, October 29th

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Click here to register for: Paying for College: A Guide for New York Families.

General EAP Supervisory Orientation

This virtual orientation provides an overview of available EAP resources and how to use them to support employees. Participants will also learn about EAP consultations, identifying employee concerns, and types of EAP referrals.

Click here to register: General EAP Supervisory Orientation

In Case You Missed It – September 2026

Webinar: Understanding Palliative and Hospice Care

Full Recording: Understanding Palliative and Hospice Care

Webinar: Yin Yoga with Bleu Simone

Full Recording: Yin Yoga with Bleu Simone

In Case You Missed It – August 2026

Webinar: Summer Spending Detox: Resetting Your Budget with Parachute Credit Counseling

Full Recording: Summer Spending Detox: Resetting Your Budget with Parachute Credit Counseling

In Case You Missed It – July 2026

Webinar: The Weight We Carry: Stress, Identity, and BIPOC Mental Health

Full Recording: The Weight We Carry: Stress, Identity, and BIPOC Mental Health

In Case You Missed It – June 2026

Webinar: Mental Health in a High Tech World

Full Recording: Mental Health in a High Tech World

In Case You Missed It – May 2026

May was Mental Health Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we offered one-on-one mental health check-ins and shared resources to support emotional wellbeing, stress management, and self-care. Remember, mental health is health, and support is always available.

Mental Health Toolbox