The Empowerment Exchange of Rensselaer County

11/17/2023

10/19/2023

When real people share their stories onscreen, we find ourselves more motivated to get involved in an issue.

Join us for movie premieres for the film All the Lonely People, followed by a panel discussion on the impact of isolation on social-emotional well-being. Premieres will take place in several locations throughout our region.

Panels will include the film producer and co-founder of the Clowder Group, as well as local professionals and community members who may share their stories and help identify strategies to learn how to reconnect and make impactful change.
We will reconvene via zoom with all attendees in early 2024 to discuss progress, brainstorm solutions to obstacles and plan next steps.

Registration is required for these FREE events: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ATLP2023

Healthy Capital District Ascend Mental WellnessCouncil for Prevention, Inc. Rob Constantine Recovery Community and Outreach Center The Empowerment Exchange of Rensselaer County

06/26/2023

Hey folks!

We just wanted to remind people that we're switching to The Mental Health Empowerment Project as our primary presence on Facebook. So if you want to keep in touch with Empowerment Exchange news, activities and updates, follow us there!

https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthEmpowermentProject

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04/26/2023

Are you interested in learning more about boundaries and ethics in peer support? The Mental Health Empowerment Project is excited to announce our latest virtual training - "Boundaries vs. Ethics" - happening on Wednesday, May 10th from 1:00 to 2:30 pm EST.



During this free online training, we'll delve into the relationship between boundaries and ethics, explore appropriate boundaries and how to set them with peers, and discuss the impact of our boundaries on work-life balance.



This training is specifically designed for peers who are currently working or volunteering in a peer support capacity, but is open to anyone engaged in peer support communities or support groups.



Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in peer support. To register, simply email RNelson@mhepinc.org and we'll provide you with the registration link.



We hope to see you there!

01/19/2023

In anticipation of bad weather tomorrow, we are cancelling the Men’s Network. It will return next Friday the 27th.

09/06/2022

https://slate.com/technology/2022/09/how-to-talk-about-su***de-alt2su.html

Groups like Alt2Su provide important models for peer-to-peer discussion about su***de and suicidal thoughts.

07/11/2022

We've expanded our virtual support groups! Come check out what we're doing.

11/20/2021

11/01/2021

Supporters of Free Britney America staged their third demonstration so far this year in Washington DC in support of ending conservatorships.