GOW Pathway to Hope Suicide Prevention

06/02/2026

Hope you will consider supporting our efforts by purchasing tickets for this custom made fire pit designed by the Octec Ame Class!

06/02/2026

Be Kind

A simple act of kindness can brighten someone's day. Offer encouragement, show respect, and treat others with compassion. Small gestures matter, and kindness has a way of spreading from one person to the next. Choose kindness whenever you can—it makes a difference. 🌟

06/01/2026

04/16/2026

Hope you can join us!🥰

𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭

Thank you to our event sponsors, Fidelis Care and Horizon Health Services.

We would also like to thank the 𝐆𝐎𝐖 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 for their time, commitment, and continued work educating and empowering communities.

03/19/2026

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03/18/2026

A quick reminder that Farming Under Pressure is happening this Thursday (tomorrow!) at 8:30 AM. This training will cover stress management tools, warning signs of su***de risk, and ways to support farmers and farm families.

A quick reminder that Farming Under Pressure is happening this Thursday at 8:30 AM. This training will cover stress management tools, warning signs of su***de risk, and ways to support farmers and farm families.

03/02/2026

The Mental Health Advocates of WNY have two roles in active recruitment: the Youth Peer Advocate and the Family Peer Advocate. The process for credentialing are self-guided online courses that earn stipends upon completion of each tier.

The introductory training completion earns a stipend of $250.
Completion of advanced coursework in pursuit of provisional credential earns a stipend of $500.
Gaining employment in a certified peer role after earning the provisional credential earns a stipend of $1,500.


Youth Peer Advocates are those ages 18-30 and who have had experience with a mental health diagnosis. "YPAs" provide peer support on a chatline, facilitate events to enhance mental health protective factors, and participate in collaborative meetings with other Advocates and the MHA of WNY.

Attached:
A flyer for the mental health support chat-line
A flyer for the Youth Peer Advocate description and application
A flyer detailing the screening criteria for Youth Peer Advocate applicants
More information on the Youth Peer Advocate program is here: https://mhawny.org/programs/youth-peer-advocates/



Family Peer Advocates are those over age 18 who, at any point, have been a caregiver or guardian of someone who has had an emotional or behavioral difficulty. "FPA"s support others with direct advocacy, facilitate guardian skill-building, link caregivers to other local sources of support, and participate in collaborative meetings with other Advocates and the MHA of WNY.

Attached:
A flyer for the Family Peer Advocate description and application
A flyer detailing the screening criteria for Family Peer Advocate applicants
More information on the Family Peer Advocate program is here: https://mhawny.org/programs/family-support/



We are excited to bring this opportunity to those in the GOW region and the potential impact of the wisdom of those with lived experience in these areas who are here in our own communities.

02/17/2026

In the news:

Losing a loved one to su***de brings profound grief, something Katelyn Zufall knows all too well.

02/12/2026

There are spots still available for the April Survivor of Su***de Loss Support Group. This is a virtual group that meets for 10 consecutive Tuesdays and offers a supportive space to connect with others who understand.

Please feel free to share this with anyone you believe may benefit. Participants do not need to live in Chautauqua County, and there is no cost to attend.

02/11/2026

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