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The Power of Language & Mental Health: Guest Blog

The Power of Language & Mental Health: Guest Blog

We reprint this with permission from our friends at The Kim Foundation. When someone breaks an arm, they are rushed to the emergency room. The doctor who treats the injury will assess the damage and most likely cast the arm for healing to take place. A few months later, the cast will be removed. Life…

8-Week Smoking Cessation Program Begins April 13th

8-Week Smoking Cessation Program Begins April 13th

We are proud to be offering an 8-week Stop Smoking Group on Thursdays, beginning on April 13, 2017. The Group will meet at our White Plains Location (200 East Post Rd.), from 11am – 12:30pm. Dr. Joseph D. Granderson, a Lung Specialist with over 30 years’ experience, is volunteering his time to be with us….

Kimrita Hill Represents CHOICE at NAMI Viewing

Kimrita Hill Represents CHOICE at NAMI Viewing

We are so proud of our very own Kimrita Hill for knocking it out of the ballpark in her presentation as a Panelist at the recent NAMI viewing of the documentary titled, “People Say I’m Crazy!”  This award-winning documentary, directed by John Cadigan, produced by Academy Award Winner Ira Wohl and Katie Cadigan, is a…

Updated Schedule for Socialization Groups

Updated Schedule for Socialization Groups

Our socialization groups have become such an important part of the services we provide… they bring people together, help develop new skills, and provide a foundation of knowledge and support for so many. Here is our updated list of groups. All are offered at our White Plains location at 200 East Post Road. Please join…

Good Outcomes: Thomasina’s Story

Good Outcomes: Thomasina’s Story

Thank you Thomasina for sharing this Good Outcome with us! Here’s her story in her own words. It was a year ago, when I visited CHOICE, desperately needing a full time position and more money or I was going to lose my apartment within a week. I met with the Jobs Program Administrator Rudy Borges…

Letters from Prison – A Poem for Suicide Prevention Month

Letters from Prison – A Poem for Suicide Prevention Month

To commemorate National Suicide Prevention Month (September), one of our Intake Administrator’s, Elisia Dones, opened up her journal titled, “Letters from Prison,” to share an excerpt with us. May it give you pause and a moment to stop and think about the value of each and every human life around you. Exerpt from “Letters from…

Come See Our Artists at ArtsFest in New Rochelle!

Come See Our Artists at ArtsFest in New Rochelle!

We are so proud to announce we will be taking part in the New Rochelle ArtsFest Weekend for the second year in a row. Internationally renowned 3D pop artist Charles Fazzino has invited us into his private studios to set up an exhibit of our Art Group’s newest creations. We’ll have over 30 pieces on…

Hector The Connector Brings Stop & Shake to Life

Hector The Connector Brings Stop & Shake to Life

We recently sat down with Hector Santiago, the father of the incredible Stop & Shake program. He took time out of his whirlwind schedule to tell us how he’s going to change the world… one handshake at a time… and it’s already happening! The Stop & Shake program is Hector’s personal response to the controversial…

Art Group Explores the Lotus Flower

Art Group Explores the Lotus Flower

Recently, our Art Socialization Group explored a theme they dubbed, “No Mud, No Lotus.” It was based on a quotation by Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk and peace activist: “Most people are afraid of suffering. But suffering is a kind of mud to help the lotus flower of happiness grow. There can be…

Wear Your Bravelet and Help Create Paths to Dignity

Wear Your Bravelet and Help Create Paths to Dignity

We are proud to be an approved vendor for Bravelets, a website sourcing empowering pieces of jewelry that make a statement. The company donates $10 from each purchase to any number of charitable organizations…and we are one! You can choose from watches, scarves, earrings, charms and leather, rope, stainless steel, beaded and friendship bracelets to…

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Good Outcomes

  • Good Outcomes: Doris

    Good Outcomes: Doris

    Doris came to us recently because she had custody of her three grandchildren and lost …Read More »
  • Good Outcomes: Edward

    Good Outcomes: Edward

    We met Edward during one of our weekly prison workshops on job searches and interviewing. …Read More »
  • Good Outcomes: George

    Good Outcomes: George

    We met George about two years ago upon his conditional release from prison. It took …Read More »
  • I Made It Through

    I Made It Through

    This month’s blog comes to us from our good friend Janet. We are grateful that …Read More »
  • Good Outcomes: Brian’s Story

    Good Outcomes: Brian’s Story

    Brian’s story warms our collective hearts. It’s just an amazing thing when CHOICE just…well…works! One …Read More »

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