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Schroder & Strom is pleased to announce that Jeremy May has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney and believe his previous work experience will be a tremendous enhancement to our team. Jeremy earned his Juris Doctorate from Hofstra Law School, following his undergraduate degree in History at Long Island University at CW Post Campus. Jeremy was admitted to the New York Bar in 2013 and worked extensively with the Nassau County Attorney’s Office immediately following graduation.

“Unfortunately, many people go undiagnosed or don’t seek treatment when they are experiencing depression or symptoms of a mental health crisis. Mental illness knows no barriers - it affects people of all ages, races, and income levels. We are grateful that more public figures and their families are speaking up and working to reduce the stigma by bringing attention to the need for a more open dialogue about this disease. FSL is encouraging more people to learn what to look for and how to access resources to fight this debilitating illness,” said Karen Boorshtein, President and CEO of FSL. FSL programs help individuals, and their loved ones, recognize that everyday life experiences such as family changes, illness, hopelessness, violence, loss, or depression all may have a role in mental health and even suicidal behavior. FSL’s life-saving prevention education programs provide guidelines for how to help someone with a mental health crisis and those thinking of suicide. Overcoming, coping, and managing mental health issues have life-long ramifications for the individual, their loved ones, and friends. These are a few of FSL’s services designed to help individuals through life’s most critical challenges:

Diagnostic, Assessment, and Stabilization Hub (DASH) is a community-based crisis care facility for children (over 5 years old), teens, adults, and families. The program is available to Suffolk residents who struggle with severe mental health issues and/or addiction disorders. DASH services include Mobile Crisis Teams which provide outreach and may be dispatched to any location in Suffolk County. The DASH 24-hour hotline is 631952-3333.

As a direct result of the rise in suicides impacting Suffolk County, FSL had implemented the prevention program Safe TALK (Tell Ask Listen Keep safe), in coordination with the NYS Office of Mental Health. Knowing the risk factors for suicide and who is at risk can help reduce the suicide rate. Safe TALK is three-hour training offered to teens (15+) through seniors. It focuses on strategies to help people openly discuss suicide, suicidal thoughts and actions, and the importance of asking for help. For more information contact Robyn Berger-Gaston, LCSW-R, Division Director at rbergergaston@fsl-li.org. The Resident Artist Membership is an opportunity for 4 Long Island based visual and interdisciplinary artists to develop their craft at the Art League of Long Island. Become a leader in a creative community that has thrived for over 65 years! Utilize the Art League’s state-of-the-art studios and extensive offerings of classes to expand your skill set. This is a great opportunity for those artists who are interested in finding mentorship, learning a new medium, and developing the skills and confidence to teach. The Artist Residency Membership will culminate in the opportunity to teach a One Day Workshop that is open to the general public alongside Art League students and members.

Post-vention program, Joe’s Project, provides immediate support to those surviving a loss by suicide. Joe’s Project is a specialty service within the agency Community Crisis Action Team (C-CAT). The staff is comprised of master’s level mental health workers with additional training from the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. Postventions are with individuals, families, and groups impacted by suicide, often within days of the occurrence. Joe’s Project staff assists in the complicated grief that frequently accompanies suicide. If anyone has been impacted by suicide and is seeking help the Joe’s Program 24/7 hotline number is 1-888 FSL-CCAT (1-888-375-2228).

APPLICATIONS:

The prospectus is posted online at www. artleagueli.org/resident-artist-membership Applications may only be submitted online through Smarter Entry at www.smarterentry. com/CallsForEntry/ALLI

The Art League of Long Island is a not-forprofit visual arts organization providing a full schedule of classes, workshops, exhibits, and events for Long Islanders since 1955. The Art League of Long Island is located at 107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills, just off exit 42N of the Northern State Parkway. For more information visit www.artleagueli.org or call (631) 462-5400.

“The availability of services and immediate support make a critical difference in the lives of Long Islanders suffering with the many challenges associated with severe mental health issues. Through educational programs, building community awareness, and counseling, Family Service League is able to offer tangible assistance to those in crisis.” - Karen Boorshtein, President and CEO of FSL

For information, please contact Family Service League restorehope@fsl-li.org or 631-427-3700

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