NYS Mental Health Week Keynote Speaker Symposium

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Capital Region New York, in collaboration with the local chapter of Active Minds, will be hosting the Second Annual New York State Mental Health Week program from Oct. 5 - 16, 2024. This multi-county community initiative serves to combat the stigma associated with mental health as well as offer dozens of free events, trainings, workshops, seminars, and other activities to promote positive wellness and self-care.

The Keynote Speaker Symposium lineup includes:

• Victoria Treadwell
  A “simple farm girl” making a huge impact, Victoria is a current UAlbany student, certified surgical technologist, overdose survivor, and 2023 Miss New York State, using her incredible story to inspire others.
• Taylor Locke
  Taylor has dedicated themselves to mental health advocacy, sitting on two national mental health councils, and being appointed to represent the U.S. on the Global Mental Health Peer Network Country Leadership Committee.
• Tim Parent (aka TPP)
  Tim, the creator/co-host of the Apple Podcast Pieces To Wellness, is a passionate advocate for reducing mental health stigma. He is also the author of the self-published book Never Underestimate the Power of You.

Come to hear these inspiring stories and the opportunity to ask questions during the Q&A discussion.

This program was made possible thanks to the generous support of the University at Albany, SUNY Empire, SUNY Schenectady, SUNY Adirondack, Union College, Russell Sage College, Skidmore College, Siena College, Maria College, Bryant & Stratton College, and Hudson Valley Community College. NAMI and Active Minds will also be collaborating with many other community partners for this program, including the Mental Health Association of New York State, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the Pride Center of the Capital Region, Unity House of Troy, St. Peter’s Health Partners, and the New York State Offices for Mental Health, Domestic Violence Prevention, and Veterans Affairs.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the Center for Access and Assistive Technology at caat@hvcc.edu, (518) 629-7154 or TDD/TTY (518) 629-7596. Please be aware that advance notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for the college to arrange.