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Ascend Mental Wellness Serving our community for over 78 years since 1948. To find out more
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What helps you keep moving forward when things feel difficult?Resilience doesn't mean we always feel strong, have the an...
10/30/2026

What helps you keep moving forward when things feel difficult?

Resilience doesn't mean we always feel strong, have the answers, or know what comes next. Sometimes, it's about recognizing when we need support, allowing ourselves room to grow, and finding ways to navigate the challenges along the way.

As we close out Depression Awareness Month, we're highlighting a conversation from Season 2 of the Peer Perspective Podcast with David Woods Bartley, mental health speaker and advocate, exploring resilience and the different ways we find strength and move forward through life's challenges.

🎧 Listen to "Building Resilience" and explore more conversations on the Peer Perspective Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2AzqRp078JpVvsf9aW9Ulm

Halloween gatherings, parties, and social events can be exciting, but sometimes getting out the door, stepping outside o...
10/30/2026

Halloween gatherings, parties, and social events can be exciting, but sometimes getting out the door, stepping outside our comfort zones, or walking into a room full of people can feel a little overwhelming.

A little reminder that confidence doesn't mean having it all figured out or being the most outgoing person in the room. Sometimes, it's simply showing up, being yourself, and taking things one step at a time.

Whether you're heading out for Halloween festivities, trying something new, or enjoying a quieter night in, give yourself a little grace. You don't have to do it all or be someone you're not.

What's one positive reminder you're carrying with you this Halloween?

The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce 2026 Business EXPO is less than a week away! Join us and other local organiz...
10/29/2026

The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce 2026 Business EXPO is less than a week away! Join us and other local organizations and businesses on Wednesday, November 4, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at The Queensbury Hotel.

Stop by our table to meet members of our team, including our leadership, explore our programs and services, and discover the many pathways available through ASCEND.

Whether you're seeking mental health and wellness resources for yourself or someone else, interested in our programs, or looking for ways to support our mission, we'd love to share how you can get involved.

We look forward to meeting you and building stronger connections throughout our communities to advance mental health and wellness!

A day at the orchard can offer more than just a basket of apples, it can support your mental well-being through new expe...
10/29/2026

A day at the orchard can offer more than just a basket of apples, it can support your mental well-being through new experiences!

Residents from our Pearl Street Community Residences recently visited Hicks Orchard for an afternoon of apple picking, taking time to enjoy the experience and all that comes with it.

Opportunities like these are an important part of our residential programming. Through these experiences, residents can get involved in everyday activities, explore personal interests, and build connections, giving them the chance to make choices, try something different, and create experiences of their own.

Supporting mental wellness means making room for the everyday experiences that help people grow and connect.

Seeing the impact of giving firsthand.This week, we welcomed Jake Weiss to our Support Services, East Side Center for a ...
10/28/2026

Seeing the impact of giving firsthand.

This week, we welcomed Jake Weiss to our Support Services, East Side Center for a tour to show him how his support helps advance our mission of supporting mental health and wellness.

From skills-building activities and workshops to our café, kitchen, Peer Pod, and Wellness Garden, we had the opportunity to show him the many ways East Side Center functions to support those we serve. He also spent time with several staff members, hearing about their roles and the difference his contributions make in their work.

Jake has been a tremendous help in bringing updates and improvements to East Side Center to life. To thank him for his dedication to our mission, we presented him with a name plaque, now displayed just outside the center’s Zen Den.

Thank you, Jake and all our donors, for your continued support and for helping us strengthen the spaces and programs like East Side Center.

Our Dual Recovery Program has been hard at work on the latest issue of the Roads to Recovery Newsletter for September an...
10/27/2026

Our Dual Recovery Program has been hard at work on the latest issue of the Roads to Recovery Newsletter for September and October!

This edition features program updates, new stories, insights on available resources, including a closer look at our new Certified Assistance Program for Peers, the importance of self-awareness, and our Moments That Matter section.

Read the latest issue to catch up on what’s new!
https://ascendmw.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SeptOct-2026-R2R_compressed.pdf

Navigating depression doesn’t come with a set of directions or a step-by-step guide, especially when it comes to our men...
10/27/2026

Navigating depression doesn’t come with a set of directions or a step-by-step guide, especially when it comes to our mental health.

But support is available, and you don’t have to figure everything out on your own.

Unsure about what support or what type of counseling is right for you? Our Caleo Counseling Open Access can be a starting point for a mental health check-in and exploring what support might look like for you.

Open Access allows adults to walk in and receive support without an appointment. Mental health clinician availability for assessments may vary. Treatment recommendations and referrals are provided as appropriate. Open Access services are available only to Adults.

Your mental health matters, and support is here when you need it.

For more information call (518) 747-8243.

The phrase "You are not alone," means different things to different people. For those in recovery it means hope, it mean...
10/26/2026

The phrase "You are not alone," means different things to different people.

For those in recovery it means hope, it means resilience, and so much more. It is discovering different pathways of supporting yourself through recovery, through setbacks, and accepting a lending hand.

Whether you are taking that step forward and seeking help with your recovery or continuing to support your recovery journey, resources are available. Our Dual Recovery Group offers peer-led support, a safe space, and a place to connect with others who have lived experience.

Dual Recovery Group
Tuesdays | 4:15–5:15 PM
Hope & Healing Recovery Community Center
37 Chester Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801

Every step forward matters.

We had a blast at BHSN - Behavioral Health Services North’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat in Queensbury this past Friday!Wit...
10/26/2026

We had a blast at BHSN - Behavioral Health Services North’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat in Queensbury this past Friday!

With 430 kids and parents in attendance, the afternoon was filled with Halloween fun, creative costumes, and plenty of community spirit.

Our staff was onsite dressed festively as witches, and they even color-coordinated! It was great to be part of an event that brought families, community partners, and local providers together to celebrate the season and create a fun experience for youth and families.

A big thank you to BHSN for hosting and to everyone who helped make this event a success. We’re glad we could be part of the fun!

Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Unexpected challenges, changes in direction, and moments of uncertainty are al...
10/26/2026

Life doesn’t always go according to plan. Unexpected challenges, changes in direction, and moments of uncertainty are all part of the journey. While we can’t control everything that comes our way, we can learn to navigate the unexpected in ways that support our well-being, especially our mental health.

It means building resilience, working through frustration, navigating disappointment, and recognizing that even when things don't go as expected, we still have opportunities to choose our next steps. It's not about getting everything right or having the perfect response every time. It's about learning, adapting, and finding the confidence to try again.

Sometimes, that means taking a step back to gather our thoughts, to consider how we respond to challenges, work through difficult moments, and approach what comes next.

This week, focus on what’s within your reach, trust yourself to navigate the unexpected, and remember that a setback doesn’t have to be the end, but rather the beginning as you keep moving forward.

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