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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…