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Innovative Job Training Program Launches
May 13, 2016

Innovative Job Training Program Launches

We are proud to introduce an innovative program designed to create opportunities for employment for those struggling with mental health issues. Working hand-in-hand with Dwight Reyes, owner of CBM Cleaning, Inc., we recently launched a Custodial Technician Certification Program that will result in employment for CHOICE clients and steady small business support for CBM. Committed…

Become a CHOICE Ambassador for Dignity
May 3, 2016

Become a CHOICE Ambassador for Dignity

Did you know not only is there a stigma associated with mental illness but there is also a stigma about donating to mental health charities and organizations? The mental health organization that raises the most funds still only raises about ten cents on the dollar compared to the American Cancer Society. Why is that? It’s…

Good Outcomes: Teaming Up to Help Walter Find Housing
April 20, 2016

Good Outcomes: Teaming Up to Help Walter Find Housing

Sometimes a good outcome takes the efforts of several CHOICE staff members working together to make things happen. Almost one year ago, we were notified by a county agency about a gentleman (“Walter”) who needed our help but wasn’t able to ask us for it himself. Unfortunately, at the time, he was homeless, and by…

Search for Change – Providing Vital Housing for Westchester’s Most Vulnerable Residents
March 28, 2016

Search for Change – Providing Vital Housing for Westchester’s Most Vulnerable Residents

One of the organizations that CHOICE works very closely with in Westchester is Search for Change. Search for Change provides housing for adults suffering with mental disabilities who are unable to live on their own. They also provide housing opportunities for adults with disabilities. The non-for-profit owns several houses and shared apartments in Westchester and…

Guy Fessenden: A Father’s Journey
March 9, 2016

Guy Fessenden: A Father’s Journey

Our Executive Director, Guy Fessenden, recently “celebrated” the five-year anniversary of his run across the country to speak out against and bring awareness to the stigma of mental illness. It was an unbelievable journey and spectacular way to pay tribute to his daughter Suzanne. Anyone who knows Guy knows how passionate he is about mental…

Good Outcomes: A Fresh Start
February 29, 2016

Good Outcomes: A Fresh Start

THIS is what it’s all about. Another client signed our Good Outcomes Wall today….another reason to celebrate…another success…and all because Christine worked hard and overcame so much. She recognized the value of her life and made a stand…and we helped! She came to our agency about six months ago to receive housing and employment assistance….

Introducing The Health For Life Program (HeLP)
February 22, 2016

Introducing The Health For Life Program (HeLP)

CHOICE of NY if proud to announce that, in association with Search for Change, it is offering a new workshop called “The Health for Life Program.” HeLP, as it is otherwise known as, is a program though which clients can learn more about managing their chronic conditions. Chronic conditions such as diabetes and high-blood pressure…

The Power of Art to Communicate and Heal
February 15, 2016

The Power of Art to Communicate and Heal

Our staff runs a weekly art program and invites clients to indulge their creativity as they explore their feelings, motivations, fears, and dreams. This very powerful program has allowed the staff at CHOICE to reach clients previously thought unreachable. “It’s an amazing thing to watch someone walk into a room full of fear and anxiety,…

How Well Do You Know CHOICE?
February 1, 2016

How Well Do You Know CHOICE?

In this blog post, we thought we’d share with you some of our core values….as evidenced by the Mission Statement we post in all of our locations. Our Vision A world where all people have a foundation to meet the challenges of everyday life. Our Mission CHOICE helps people restore and maintain their dignity and…

Visit the CHOICE Online Art Gallery
January 18, 2016

Visit the CHOICE Online Art Gallery

Among other vehicles, CHOICE has created a weekly art program and invites clients to indulge their creativity as they explore their feelings, motivations, fears, and dreams. This very powerful program has allowed the staff at CHOICE to reach clients previously thought to be unreachable. It’s amazing to watch someone who is barely verbal walk into…

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