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Alex Karydi Director, BH Product Development, and Peer Specialist, Siobhan Kelly, Speak to the Importance of “Safe Pathway” Suicide Prevention Program
June 26, 2023–
Univision 41 Spotlights PEARLS Program, Featuring Outreach Counselor German Buitrago
June 7, 2023–English Transcript: Host: …On on another topic, pay attention because if you’re feeling depressed or overwhelmed, there is a local organization leading a program that is helping people and providing them with mental health support. Host 2: That’s right, Victor. And Berenice Gartner tells us that it is a free service, in people’s homes. Reporter: This is all very important information, especially given how taboo talking about mental health can be, especially for older people. According to a survey from Columbia University, the mental health of older adults was particularly some impacted by the pandemic. German Buitrago, {On CHYRON: Outreach Counselor, VNS Health]: And how do you feel now? Sandra: Well, I feel much better. Reporter: Sandra and her therapist are almost like friends. German: Taking everything prescribed to you still? Sandra: Yes. Reporter: They often go out for a walk while they talk, chatting about the things that affect
VNS Health Behavioral Health Clinicians Weigh in on How They Serve the Community in Bronx Times Story
June 1, 2023–
PIX11 Shares Inspiring Story of BH Nurse Rebecca Miller-Martinez and Outreach to the Unhoused Community
May 15, 2023–
Neighborhood Spotlight: How VNS Health’s Health Home Program Helped Get Adrian Soto Back
April 26, 2023–The latest episode of “20 Minutes with Dan” featured Adrian Soto, who, with VNS Health’s help, went from living on the streets to running the NYC marathon. To view Adrian’s heartwarming story from start to finish, uninterrupted, watch here below.
“20 Minutes with Dan” Spotlights Our Health Home Program
April 11, 2023–As baseball season gets underway, this month’s “20 Minutes with Dan” celebrates yet another VNS Health “home run.” In this episode, CEO Dan Savitt spotlights Behavioral Health’s Health Home program—and client Adrian Soto’s moving journey from homelessness to running the NYC Marathon. Watch here below to see how Adrian got his life back on track. After you watch the episode, take our quiz to be entered into a $200 gift card raffle by clicking here. On-the-Go Segments Introduction to VNS Health’s Health Home Program and Adrian’s Story Part One “Sticking with the Program” Adrian’s Story Part 2 “Rebuilding Hope and Strength” Adrian’s Story Part 3 “Go Do It” Adrian’s Story Part 4 and the High-Five To view other episodes of “20 Minutes with Dan”, click here.
When Joean Referred Vejica…
March 20, 2023–It Was a Win-Win! Joean Got an Employee Referral Bonus, and Vejica Is Realizing Her Career Goals One of the best ways that VNS Health hires clinicians and home health aides is through referrals from our own team members. All referrals are welcome—whether you’re referring a relative, a friend, a colleague you used to work with, or even a casual acquaintance. As you’ll see in the following story, it’s easy to refer someone—and, if that person is hired, you could receive a bonus for as much as $7,000! To learn more and to find out how to make a referral, click here. The Team Members: Joean Taitt, Program Manager, FRIENDS Program, Behavioral Health Vejica Fernandez Garcia, Family Advocate, FRIENDS Program, Behavioral Health The Backstory: Joean: I actually met Vejica through Denise, a mutual friend of ours, who was another person I had brought into the organization. Denise spoke highly of
Social Work Team Members Share How They Make A Difference!
March 6, 2023–March is Social Work Month. At VNS Health, our social work team consists of social workers, counselors, care managers and social service team members. In honor of the month and the excellent care they provide, we asked a few of them… “How do you make a difference in your patients, members, and clients’ lives?” To VNS Health’s more than 350 social work team members, Happy Social Work Month and thank you!
Susan Clayton Meyer Shares Tips on Combatting “Holiday Blues” for The Bronx Voice
December 13, 2022–