New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera recently joined us to shine a light on our work with the 100 Schools Project, which trains NYC teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators to identify the early signs of mental illness and substance use among students. We were proud to honor three schools that have made exceptional progress […]
BPHC Innovation Fund Project When Mary retired after 40 years as a psychiatric nurse, she knew she wanted to stay busy. She began teaching free English classes at SUNY Attain Lab through ArchCare TimeBank, a volunteer service exchange program, sponsored by ArchCare, the healthcare ministry of the Archdiocese of New […]
BPHC Announces Innovation Fund Awards BPHC has awarded $1.3 million to seven organizations to develop innovative pilot programs aimed at improving the health and well-being of patients who need behavioral healthcare services. They are: The Fortune Society, Lindenwood Health, Montefiore Medical Center, Mosaic Mental Health, The Osborne Association, SBH Health […]
Helping Our Community Breathe Easier BPHC has partnered with a.i.r. nyc to provide in-home asthma self-management services to families in the Bronx. Find out more in this feature story on SBH Health System’s blog.
People living with mental health or substance abuse conditions have a much higher rate of chronic disease and die 20 years earlier than the general population on average due to poor medical care. Thirteen BPHC organizations are collaborating to improve the way we screen and coordinate care for patients with […]