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Opening doors to mental health care By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

As anxiety, depression and substance use disorders continue to rise across the Five Towns and Rockaway peninsula, Episcopal Health Services is expanding its behavioral health prog rams to ensure residents receive treatment before they reach a crisis. According to EHS, about 20 percent of residents in the Rockaways live with a mental illness, yet many never seek treatment because of stigma, limited awareness of available services or difficulty accessing care. Queens Community District 14, which includes Far Rockaway, also faces a shortage of mental health providers, while rates of psychological distress, poverty and behavioral health-related emergency department visits exceed city averages. To help address those challenges, Episcopal Health Services has centralized many of its behavioral health services in the new Walsh Ambulatory Pavilion in Far Rockaway. The second floor houses both the Community Mental Health Center, which provides care for children, adolescents and adults, and the Wellness and Recovery Center, serving adults 18 and older with a higher level of outpatient support. The expansion is part of a broader effort to integrate behavioral health with primary care while reducing the stigma often associated with seeking psychiatric treatment. "I think it just normalizes that mental health is part of health," said Dr. Andrew Singer, an adult and pediatric psychiatrist who has treated patients at Episcopal Health Services for more than two decades. "Patients are coming into the same building for primary care, pediatrics and behavioral health. It reinforces that this is all part of taking care of yourself." Singer, who grew up in North Woodmere and maintains a private practice in Woodmere, said the types of conditions he sees have changed dramatically during his 21 years with the organization. "When I first started, I saw a lot more attention-deficit/hyperactivity disor-

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Helping to combat mental illness from Episcopal Health Services are, from left, Dr. Piotr Slowik, medical director, Outpatient Behavioral Health Services; Dr. Jessy Colah, chair of psychiatry; and Dr. Andrew Singer, adult and pediatric psychiatrist. der," he said. "Now, by far, the most common conditions are anxiety and depression." Singer added that he’s also seen an increasing number of children and teenagers struggling with suicidal thoughts and anxiety disorders. St. John’s Episcopal Hospital works to identify concerns early by screening pediatric patients for depression and anxiety during routine medical visits. Behavioral health clinicians also visit schools and community organizations to educate families and encourage residents to seek help before problems escalate. "We know that early intervention can change the trajectory of a child's life," Singer said. "If you help a child early, you're helping the entire family." Behavioral health leaders said the Rockaway peninsula faces unique challenges that contribute to mental illness, including poverty, housing instability and the lingering impact of Hurricane Sandy and the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Piotr Slowik, medical director of outpatient behavioral health services, arrived at St. John's Episcopal Hospital in 2012, just before Hurricane Sandy devastated the peninsula. "I still remember the hospital being one of the only buildings with electricity," Slowik said. "People came seeking

shelter, and many are still processing that trauma today." He said the hospital continues to treat patients with post-traumatic stress disorder connected to Sandy, while the pandemic intensified feelings of isolation, particularly among adolescents. "We have never seen so many younger patients with depression, social anxiety and suicidal ideation," Slowik said. "Many teenagers struggled socially after Covid because they were isolated for so long." The hospital has responded by expanding access to care. Telehealth appointments help patients who face transportation barriers, interpreters are available for patients who speak languages other than English, and financial counselors assist residents whose insurance has lapsed or who need help accessing charity care. "We don't turn anyone away," Singer said. "Whether someone needs help with insurance, medication or language services, we work to remove those barriers." The behavioral health program also of fers homebased crisis intervention for children,

care coordination services, collaborative care with primary care physicians, medication-assisted treatment, family counseling and after-hours crisis support. For patients requiring hospitalization, St. John's Episcopal Hospital operates two inpatient psychiatric units with a combined 43 beds, providing around-the-clock care for adults experiencing serious psychiatric illnesses. Dr. Jessy Colah, chief of psychiatry, said the hospital has invested heavily in expanding services because behavioral health needs continue to grow throughout the region. "We have built a comprehensive system of care," Colah said. "Patients receive a therapist, a psychiatrist and access to individual therapy, group therapy, family counseling and addiction services. We want people to know help is available." Colah noted that coordinated care has improved outcomes by allowing behavioral health providers, primary care physicians and social workers to communicate more effectively under one roof. Patients leaving inpatient care are introduced to their outpatient treatment team before discharge, improving continuity of care and reducing missed follow-up appointments. Singer, Slowik and Colah emphasized that stigma remains one of the greatest barriers preventing people from seeking treatment. "The earlier someone reaches out, the better," Singer said. "Mental illness should be treated no differently than diabetes, asthma or heart disease. The sooner we intervene, the more we can help." To lear n more about behavioral health services or to schedule an appointment, visit EHS.org or call Episcopal Health Services at (718) 869-7000.

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DRS grads bring home the gold for USA By MELISSA BERMAN mberman@liherald.com

Two recent graduates of Davis Renov Stahler Yeshiva High School for Boys in Woodmere have helped Team USA to gold medals in the 2026 22nd annual Maccabiah Games in Israel, proving that elite athletic competition and steadfast religious commitment can go hand in hand. Woodmere resident Sam Swedarsky, 17, a member of the high school’s Class of 2026, helped capture the gold medal in baseball, and Joe Aaron, 18, a Hewlett resident and DRS Class of 2025 graduate, earned a gold medal in basketball while also being named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Often referred to as the “Jewish Olympics,” the Maccabiah Games are the world’s third-largest international sporting event by athlete participation, with thousands of Jewish athletes from more than 50 countries. It features NCAA Division I, profes-

sional and Olympic-caliber athletes, making earning a gold medal a significant accomplishment. T he games were held from July 1 to 13. Both athletes, balanced demanding training schedules with religious observance, academics and community life while competing on one of the biggest international stages available to Jewish athletes. “It’s possible to do both,” Swedarsky said about balancing athletics with religious commitment. “No matter who you are, or what your background is or what you believe in, baseball is always a place where everyone just merges and has a good time. It’s a big melting pot.” Swedarsky has played baseball since age 5, and earned his spot on Team USA after years in the Maccabi system. He first re presented the Long Island/Boston delegation at the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games in Fort Lauderdale, before winning gold with the Long Island delegation

at the 2024 games in Houston. For Swedarsky, the international games, originally scheduled for 2025 before being postponed, remained a personal goal. “This was my dream as an 11-year-old,” Swedarsky said. “Being there was so surreal. It felt like my dream was becoming reality.” The baseball team, made up of players from across the country who had never played together, had only two days to practice after arriving in Israel before the competition. “As the games went on, we just started getting closer and closer,” he said. “I give that chemistry a lot of credit for us winning.” Playing both positions, as a pitcher and third baseman, Swedarsky became one of Team USA’s defensive standouts. “Pitching requires a tremendous amount of focus,” he added. “Third base is a crucial position that requires strength and the ability to make one of the longest throws on the

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Hewlett resident Joe Aaron, a Class of 2025 graduate at Davis Renov Stahler Yeshiva High School for Boys, took home the gold for Team USA basketball at the Maccabiah Games in Israel and was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. field.” Swedarsky said the experience felt different from traditional travel baseball because everyone shared a common Jewish identity. “If I would have gone to a travel tournament and stayed in the hotel for Shabbat, it feels different,” Swedarsky said. “Here it f e l t m o re l i ke h o m e because I knew I had something in common with everyone.” His mother, Beth Swedarsky, said watching her son achieve a goal he had pursued for years was deeply rewarding. “This has been on his bucket list for years,” she said. “To see the tremendous amount of grit, perseverance and resilience he showed, and all the hard work come together, has really been incredible to watch.” For Aaron, basketball has evolved from a hobby into a passion. “It started as something I just liked doing,” he said. “Now it’s part of who I am. It’s something I can always turn to, whether it’s to clear my mind, challenge myself or just enjoy being on the court.” Aaron, who has played basketball for more than a decade, was invited to Team USA tryouts several years ago before earning a roster spot. The basketball squad also had little time to prepare as a unit. He said one of the most meaningful aspects of the experience was connecting with Jewish athletes from different backgrounds.

“It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” Aaron said. “Meeting kids on my team, seeing how they lived their lives differently than I do, and connecting through basketball was really special.” While winning the gold medal was memorable, Aaron said the friendships he forged throughout the competition may have been even more meaningful. “My favorite part was meeting so many new people,” he said. “I became really close with the guys on my team. Everyone came from different backgrounds and lived differently than I did, but basketball brought us together. We became really good friends through the game.” H i s f a t h e r, D a n i e l Aaron, said watching the players quickly develop into a championship team was remarkable. “It was great watching them grow very, very quickly together,” he said. “ T h e re l at i o n s h i p s between the players and families became a huge part of the experience.” Both will attend Yeshiva University. Swedarsky will first spend a gap year in Israel. Aaron recently completed a gap year in Israel and will immediately begin playing for Y.U. ’s nationally recognized basketball team this fall. Aaron said he’s eager to continue competing while pursuing his education. “Yeshiva University has a great basketball program with a lot of success,” he said.

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The second coming of the Reggie Jones & Paul Gillespie East Coast Beach Wrestling Tournament continues to grow by leaps and bounds. It returned to Long Beach in 2024 for the first time in a dozen years, and last Saturday attracted 230 participants on a postcard-worthy summer day on Riverside Blvd. Beach. Action began at 10 a.m. and concluded at 1:30 p.m. Former Long Beach wrestler and longtime high school varsity assistant coach Miguel Rodriguez, an event organizer, was part of the action a year ago but was forced to be a spectator this time with a knee injury. “It’s really exciting to see this tournament get bigger and bigger,” said Rodriguez, a 1999 Long Beach graduate. “We had 100 more compete this year compared to two years ago. We had people come from all over the country. The weather forecast helped because some wait until the day before to sign up. We’ve had a lot of people compete all three years since we brought it back, but also people who signed up for the first time this year.” In addition to legendary coaches Jones and Gillespie, the tournament was dedicated to late Long Beach wrestlers and graduates Lazar LaPenna, Joshua Encarnacion Michael Berube and Gerrin Hagen. Each of the four rings was named in one of their honors. They also honored Jason Parker, a longtime supporter of the wrestling community. Rodriguez said competitors from ages 6 to 75 took part in the action. Presley Eidens, 14 years old and a member of the Marines’ girls wrestling program and already a Nassau County champion and two-time state qualifier, won her bracket going 3-0. “Girls wrestling is a fast-growing sport and this is such a fun tournament,” she said. “It’s fun to wrestle and watch other matches. If you’re too hot or when you’re done, you can jump in the water and cool off.” Each match consisted one of three-minute period and began in the neutral position — both wrestlers stood opposite one another in the center of the ring and waited for the referee’s whistle to start grappling. That was also the case for any restart, Rodriguez said. The first wrestler to score three points advanced. In the event of a tie at the end of three minutes, the wres-

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Edison Tigre, left, and Greg Richman tangled at the Jones & Gillespie East Coach Beach Wrestling Tournament last Saturday. tler who scored the last point was declared the winner. Medals were awarded to the top four finishers in each division. Presley Eidens, 14 years old and a member of the Marines’ girls wrestling program and already a Nassau County champion and two-time state qualifier, won her bracket going 3-0. Massapequa native and 1998 graduate Luke Palmisano, a three-time All-County wrestler who went on to grapple at Duke University (2002 grad), planned a vacation from California to Long Island to visit family and wound up competing in the tournament. “I hadn’t wrestled in 20 years,” he said. “My mother

[Dorinda] sent me the information through Instagram. Then she asked if I wanted to go watch. I responded: ‘I just registered.’” Long Beach rising eighth-grader Jack O’Grady, 13, who competed on the middle school team, won his beach tournament bracket for the second time in three years. “It seemed like all of Long Island was here,” he said. “It was pretty cool.” Next year’s event is likely to be held Aug. 7. “The City of Long Beach has done an incredible job supporting this event,” Rodriguez said. “A big thank you to everyone involved as well as all the sponsors.”

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