PYHIT

06/04/2026

Happy Birthday to Our June Celebrants!

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to the following members of the PYHIT family who are celebrating birthdays this month:

• Kathy S
• Gary W
• Ryan A

Thank you for all you do to support our mission as well as the individuals and families we serve. We hope your birthday is filled with happiness, good health, and time spent with family and friends.

Join us in wishing our June celebrants a very happy birthday in the comments!

Happy Birthday from all of us at PYHIT!

06/03/2026

An incredible, fun event for the entire family!!!

On Saturday, June 13th the Colonie Police Department will be hosting a Kids Fun Run at the Crossings of Colonie. Day of registration and packet pickup will begin at 9:00a.m !

We will have:
🙆‍♂️ Pre-Run Warm-up for the kids
🏃‍♀️ .25mi course & 1mi course with the runs broken up into different heats based on age
🎯 Games
🚓 CPD Bearcat & K-9 Reese
🏰 Bounce Houses
🌈 .25mi Color Run (at the end of our event)!
🧊 Snacks and water for the kids
🕶 Sunglasses Giveaway

If you would like to register in advance, please use the link listed below or the QR code on the flyer.

https://www.townofcolonie.gov/departments/police/cops-for-kids-fun-run (you may need to open this link in an outside browser)

We hope to see you there! 😎

06/02/2026

Spring Sober Celebration - May 29th, 2026

From 7:00 to 10:00 PM, Baywood’s Spring Sober Celebration brought people together for an evening of music, refreshments, laughter, and good company. The event created a welcoming space to relax, connect, and simply enjoy time together while celebrating recovery and the progress being made every day.

The Spring Sober Celebration offered a chance to strengthen healthy relationships, enjoy fellowship in a supportive setting, and experience the simple joy of being part of a community where connection and celebration are possible without drugs or alcohol. Nights like this are an important reminder that recovery can include fun, friendship, and meaningful moments shared with others.

For more details including more pictures, go to: https://www.pyhit.org/programs/baywood-center

06/02/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month.

Trauma can affect anyone. For some, it comes through military service or work as a first responder. For others, it may come from addiction, loss, instability, violence, or difficult life experiences.

Healing is possible. Support matters. No one should have to face trauma alone.

Learn more about PTSD Awareness Month and the importance of support, recovery, and healing at PYHIT.

Visit us at: https://www.pyhit.org/programs

05/21/2026

This past weekend, Schuyler Inn hosted a special Mother’s Day celebration, putting on a beautiful, encouraging tribute dedicated to the daily struggles and hidden triumphs of being a mom.

A special thank you to everyone who donated gifts and helped make the day meaningful, to pastor Neska and her crew for helping host the event, and to Aisha Thomas for coordinating a child focused activity space so mothers could relax, connect, and enjoy the celebration. And finally to The Invisible Elephant Foundation CEO Kalyn Ruggiero for making the gift bags.

Moments like these remind us that recovery, stability, and support are built through community and care.

Learn more about Schuyler Inn and the work being done every day: https://pyhit.org/programs/schuyler-inn

05/19/2026

Stay cool during the hot days!!

With high temperatures hitting our region this week, I have authorized the opening of Albany’s spray pads to help residents stay cool.

For today only, May 19, these locations are open from 10am to 6pm. Spray pads will be permanently open on Memorial Day.:

- Upper Lincoln Park
- Ridgefield Park
- Louonello Park (Will be open on Memorial Day)
- Rosemont Park
- Sheridan Park
- Hackett Park
- Black Lives Matter Park
- Clinton Market

Please remember to:

Take time to protect yourself and your family:

- Stay hydrated and drink fluids regularly
- Seek air conditioning or cool indoor spaces, including Albany Public Library branches during regular hours
- Wear light, loose, light-colored clothing
- Never leave children or pets in parked cars
- Check on those most at risk
- Know the signs of heat exhaustion and act early.

Stay safe and take care of one another.

05/19/2026

Trauma affects more than a single moment. It can shape how a person thinks, reacts, trusts, connects with others, and feels safe in the world around them.

Across many PYHIT programs, trauma is part of the story people carry with them long before recovery, housing stability, mental health support, or rebuilding can begin. That is why compassion, patience, structure, and human connection matter so much in the work being done every day.

Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder that healing is not weakness, and asking for help is not failure. Recovery and support begin when people are treated with dignity, understanding, and care.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Visit us at: https://www.pyhit.org/programs



Credit to Natasha Wright of the Gentle Reminder for the graphic

05/13/2026

Don't forget that Schuyler Inn is collecting donations for our annual Mother’s Day Celebration on May 16th!

We’re putting together a day of care and pampering for the mothers we serve, and we’re looking for support from the community.

Items needed:
• Toiletries
• Self care and beauty items
• Nail care supplies
• Small gifts or care packages

Donations accepted through Friday, May 15th at Schuyler Inn, 575 Broadway, Menands.

If you’re able to help, please drop off an item or volunteer your time to make the day special.

05/12/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Mental health affects individuals, families, and communities every day. Throughout May, PYHIT recognizes the importance of awareness, recovery support, safe environments, and access to services for those facing mental health and substance use challenges.

Across our programs, we remain committed to helping individuals and families work toward stability, recovery, and wellness through housing services, outpatient treatment, reintegration support, and community-based care.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available.

Learn more about available programs and resources:
https://www.pyhit.org