Office of Community Services
The Office of Community Services, under NYS Mental Hygiene Law Article 41, is responsible for ensuring a comprehensive array of services across the disability groups of mental health, substance abuse and mental retardation/developmental disabilities for the citizens of Schenectady County. The office operates the County’s adult and children’s SPOA (Single Point of Access) and AOT (Assisted Outpatient Treatment) programs and contracts out direct service provision to a network of provider agencies.
SCHENECTADY COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE IN
11TH ANNUAL NATIONAL SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE DAY
Schenectady is among 175 plus conference sites participating in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s National Survivors of Suicide Day. The 11 th annual program features a panel comprised of survivors of suicide loss and medical experts. The Day allows survivors of suicide loss to connect with other survivors in their local community and online in an empowering and healing environment. The program is also available online at www.afsp.org. |
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Saturday, November 21st
Noon (Registration at 11:30am) – 3pm
Schenectady County Community College
Stockade Bldg. Room 101
78 Washington Avenue
Schenectady, NY 12305 |
It is estimated that each year, more than 33,000 people die by suicide, and every one of them leaves behind loved ones and friends. For some survivors, AFSP’s National Survivors of Suicide Day is the first time they will share their grief, reach out for support and support others. To learn more, please visit www.afsp.org. |