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Hopeful Moments: Rose house for the holidays

People USA’s testimonial from our Rose House’s guest!

“A female guest came to stay at the Rose House after she was kicked out of her home due to challenges with substance use. At the time, she was residing with her significant other and was estranged from her family. She had not spoken to her parents, siblings, or children for years. It was the holiday season when she came to the Rose House, and she was feeling lonely and upset about her current life circumstances. While at the Rose House, the guest built a rapport with the staff and discussed her substance use and the effects it had on her family.”

Hopeful Horizons: Welcome to our Spring Newsletter!

Hopeful Horizons: Welcome to our Spring Newsletter!

People USA’s testimonial from our Rose House’s guest!

People USA’s Rose Houses are 24/7/365 short-term crisis respites that are home-like alternatives to hospital psychiatric ERs and inpatient units.

Guests can stay up to seven days, and they can come and go for appointments, jobs, and other essential needs. They are 100% operated by peers who have their own personal lived experiences.

“I’ve been battling Depression, PTSD, and Anxiety my whole life. When I called People USA’s Warm Line I was in the state of mind of wanting to end my life. I have attempted to do so at least 3 times and have been in crisis before but didn’t really get the help that I needed to overcome and thrive. When I got to People USA’s Rose House I still really wanted to die but when I left there I no longer felt that. You all really saved my life. Thank you all I’m very grateful.”

People USA partners with Jersey Mike’s for their Month of Giving!

People USA is so excited to announce our partnership with the Jersey Mike’s Subs near Marist College (34 Winslow Gate Road, Poughkeepsie NY)!

Most excitingly, the partnership will culminate on March 27 with their DAY of Giving, when 100% OF SALES will be donated to People USA. This includes in-store (34 Winslow Gate Road location only!), online, and on the app. SAVE THE DATE, mark your calendar, and be a part of Jersey Mike’s Subs’ attempt to surpass last year’s record-breaking fundraiser!

“The Road to Recovery Through Housing and Employment” with Behavioral Health News

Our CEO Steve Miccio’s article “The Road to Recovery Through Housing and Employment” with Behavioral Health News is now live!

“People USA is thrilled to contribute to this important issue of Behavioral Health News on housing and employment. We first considered sharing data demonstrating our positive outcomes in these areas. Instead, we thought the true story of a person with lived experience would better illustrate the importance of peers in the recovery process.”

“Hudson Valley woman shares inspiration for overcoming mental health illness” by the Spectrum News 1 Hudson Valley

Congratulations Lisa Ricci, People USA’s Dutchess Embedded Peer Specialist on sharing her story on Spectrum News 1 Hudson Valley: “Hudson Valley woman shares inspiration for overcoming mental health illness”.

“If I can help them learn a lesson, or help them with resources that I didn’t have, or experiences that I didn’t have, that is just what I love to do.” – Lisa Ricci

“Hobbies as a Key to Fulfillment” by Next Avenue!

Congratulations Kim Wing, LCSW our Chief Program Officer for being interviewed for “Hobbies as a Key to Fulfillment” by Next Avenue!

“Resigning from my career was a sudden, unplanned life change. My middle son has disabilities, and I needed to focus on my family. Still, I knew I would have trouble adjusting, especially after giving up a long-term career that kept my mind busy 50 hours or more each week.”

“To make sure I didn’t lose my sense of self, I began experimenting with hobbies. And it helped tremendously. We need to be fulfilled in many aspects of life”

“Treatment transforms patient’s mental health struggles into a life of purpose” by the Poughkeepsie Journal

Congratulations Lisa Ricci, People USA’s Dutchess Embedded Peer Specialist on sharing her story for the Poughkeepsie Journal : “Treatment transforms patient’s mental health struggles into a life of purpose”.

“I used to look at mental health struggles as a curse and think ‘why me,’ but now I’m working in the field and see it as a gift to help me connect with people,” Ricci said. “This is such an opportunity that I have been truly honored to get, and it’s something that has really put my life on a trajectory I didn’t know I was capable of.”

People USA’s CEO, Steve Miccio was interviewed on the podcast “Behavioral Health Today”!

People USA’s CEO, Steve Miccio was interviewed on the podcast “Behavioral Health Today” episode 266 “People USA & Peer-led Innovation in Mental Health with Steve Miccio”.

“Our expectations should be that people can live a better life if they’re given the right support. In this episode, Dr. Graham Taylor speaks with Steve Miccio. Steve is the Chief Executive Officer of People USA, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families and people with behavioral health challenges.

People USA’s Financial Empowerment Workshops

Join People USA for Financial Empowerment:
Your Money, Your Goals A Financial Empowerment Toolkit

Adult Workshop Series: My Money Management
Wednesday, November 22, 2-2:30 PM
In Person Session @ People USA
Wednesday, November 29, 2-3:00 PM
Zoom Follow Up Session

Workshop includes:
Setting Goals, Saving
Tracking Income & Benefits, Paying Bills
Getting Through the Month, Dealing with Debt
Protecting Your Money