Madison County Rural Health Council

01/22/2026

Shoutout to Catholic Charities of Chenango County for completing Adult Mental Health First Aid training! 🧠👏

Participants are now better equipped to recognize and respond to mental health challenges — helping make our community a more supportive place for all. 💙

Register for an upcoming training here ⏬https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIiKrrGv9RbprvWvrebCmjyjhYQ9bU8EhPyh8bHUhDNJJ4KA/viewform

🔶Interested in bringing Mental Health First Aid training to your team or organization? Contact us at mcruralhealth14@gmail.com
or 315-815-4141.

Catholic Charities of Chenango County United Way of Mid Rural New York, Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. Mental Health First Aid USA Cayuga Community Health Network, Inc.

01/22/2026

🌟Congratulations to Kaylee! Thank you for your dedication to supporting mental health in our community.

Mental Health First Aid USA

Want to become a mental health first aider?
🙂Join one of our upcoming trainings 👇
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIiKrrGv9RbprvWvrebCmjyjhYQ9bU8EhPyh8bHUhDNJJ4KA/viewform

Congratulations to our Director of Social Services, Kaylee Beers, on completing the Adult Mental Health First Aid program from Madison County Rural Health Council!

01/22/2026

Drop-in lactation support is available at the Hamilton Public Library. 🤱📚

🗓 2nd & 4th Fridays of each month
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

This group-led support opportunity is open to moms and includes guidance from a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) from CAP’s Healthy Families staff.

For questions, contact Olivia Monahan at omonahan@capmadco.org

Community Action Partnership for Madison County Hamilton Public Library

01/22/2026

💚 Birth Doula Services — at no cost to you
Available to families living in Chenango, Madison, Oneida, or Onondaga Counties.

Doulas provide emotional, physical, and informational support—helping improve birth experiences and outcomes.

✨ 3 prenatal visits
✨ Labor & delivery support
✨ 3 postpartum visits
✨ No out-of-pocket cost for eligible residents

Ready to get started?
👉🏻Referral form: https://forms.gle/SwqXetHHzfGYthCL9
📧 henry.s@mcruralhealthcouncil.org
📞 (315) 313-4399

01/21/2026

🎉We are proud to announce ITNAmerica recognized GOMadison Volunteer Transportation driver Barb McDonald as the Max & Helen Israelite Volunteer of the Year for 2025. Each year a winner for this national award is selected who best represents the dedication to safe senior transportation.🏆

🚗Barb McDonald has shown extraordinary dedication to senior transportation and health through her volunteerism with GOMadison Volunteer Transportation and Madison County, NY - RSVP. In 2025, Barb brought Madison County seniors to 130 appointments, driving over 6,069 miles. Congratulation Barb! Thank you for driving seniors toward better health! ❤️

🌟 Read more about Barb's commitment to senior health, and how to join her as a volunteer: https://mcruralhealthcouncil.org/gmvt-national-volunteer-of-the-year/

01/21/2026

Pregnant, postpartum, or raising little ones in Madison County? This graphic highlights Healthy Beginnings — a collection of programs that support local families, including WIC, doulas, early head start, child care, and more.

✨Great resource to save and share!

Click the link below to access the live version with clickable links to each organization (2nd page): ⏬https://www.madisoncounty.ny.gov/DocumentCenter/View/28943/Healthy-Beginnings-Programs-in-Madison-County-



Madison County NY Government Community Action Partnership for Madison County Willow Network Cornell Cooperative Extension

01/21/2026

🚌 Donate today and help remove transportation barriers for local residents. Bus token donations support neighbors who rely on public transit for grocery shopping, employment, medical appointments, and more.

☑ Every donation helps someone get where they need to go.

Contact our Mobility Manager, Donny Ybarra (315) 366-8190 / dymobility@gmail.com or visit our website to get involved 🤝
🔗https://mcruralhealthcouncil.org/get-involved

01/20/2026

Grief doesn’t come with a guidebook. HelpTexts offers thoughtful, practical support through text messages to help you navigate loss at your own pace, privately and without judgment.

💙1 year free

🔗 https://helptexts.com/mcrhcmhfa 🔗

Help Texts

01/20/2026

Interested in improving your design skills for work? BRiDGES is hosting a Canva Basics Training on February 25th from 1–3pm at their office.

Canva is a free design platform and a great tool for creating social media posts, flyers, presentations, and more.

Seats are limited for this hands-on training — register today!
📍 BRiDGES Office
🗓 February 25 | 1–3pm
🔗Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQExtX_pXycb5y_T7VupoO36LmtwE88b0vc5Z99oALAZ0ZPA/viewform

BRiDGES / MCCASA

01/20/2026

Become a Volunteer Driver! 🚗

Help Madison County residents get to essential non-emergency medical appointments. Volunteers receive mileage reimbursement, flexible scheduling, and flexible routes.
Sign up today: 315-628-8372 or vtc@mcruralhealthcouncil.org

01/19/2026

💪 Age Strong with Resistance Training!

Weightlifting doesn’t have to be intimidating — even simple resistance exercises at home can help you build strength, improve balance, and stay independent as you age 🏡🧘‍♀️.

Try moves like:
Sit-to-stands 🪑
Step-ups 🏃‍♂️
Seated leg lifts 🦵
Arm raises ✋
Wall push-ups 🧱

Start small, focus on consistency, and notice the difference in your mobility and confidence over time. Your muscles, joints, and nerves will thank you! ❤️

Read the full article for tips on getting started ➡️ https://healthymonday.com/physical-activity/age-strong-with-resistance-training?

Healthy Monday

01/19/2026

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! ✨

Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of MLK Day. We will reopen Tuesday, January 20th during regular business hours.