Are You All About Raising Awareness Around Mental Health?
Are you someone who?
Has experienced the power of mental health personally
Knows how vital mental health services are to the community.
Values raising awareness of mental health
Aims to share the benefits of self-care wellness
Loves supporting local business, especially BIPOC and women
Believes in mental health and how it impacts the community
Erase stigma around mental health
Love networking with others in the community while having fun because this is a party, too, and we are here to celebrate.
This milestone event marks five years of providing vital mental health services to the community. It aims to raise awareness of mental health, self-care wellness benefits, and the support of local businesses.
Our celebration will take place on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Hudson Candy Factory located at 161 River Street, Troy, NY, where we anticipate gathering community members, local business leaders, and healthcare professionals. This event offers a unique opportunity to showcase the expansion of Our Village Services, LLC and 1st Step Counseling, PLLC, while forming valuable connections with attendees.
Plus, see how you can become a sponsor for this event. See Sponsor Details below.
Our anniversary event will support several key initiatives, including:
- Raising Awareness of Mental Health Services: Highlighting the importance of mental health and providing information on available services within our community.
- Promoting Self-Care and Wellness: Educating attendees on the benefits of self-care practices and wellness routines.
- Supporting Local Businesses: Offering a platform for local businesses to connect, collaborate, and thrive.
- Business Starter Funds: Securing necessary funds for the School-Based Suspension Division Program to provide mental health support as an alternative to out-of-school suspension for at-risk students.
- Breaking Barriers Fund: This fund covers the cost of transportation and therapy services for those in need, ensuring that everyone has access to the care they deserve.
We sincerely hope that Our Village Services, LLC will consider partnering with us for this important event.
As a sponsor, your company’s logo and name will be prominently displayed on our event promotional materials and website, providing significant exposure and recognition.
- All ticket proceeds go to fundraising dedicated to breaking barriers and providing our youth an alternative to school suspension that instead feeds their mental health!
- Plus, your ticket includes entry to this exclusive event dedicated to this mission, along with dinner, music for dancing, access to the Silent Auction, Comedy with a Cause Show, networking with other community leaders, and more!
Have you made your contribution?
Questions? Please get in touch with [email protected]. Are you interested in being a sponsor with Our Village Services, LLC?
Jillian Faison
Family Court Judge Elect
Jillian Faison is a candidate for Albany County family court judge and family law attorney with fifteen years of experience in child welfare, mental health, and human services. Originally from the Hudson Valley, Faison is a graduate of UAlbany and has lived and worked in the Capital Region for almost twenty years. A former fellow of the Center For Women in Government and Civil Society, Faison graduated from SUNY Albany with a degree in Political Science from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy and a J.D. from Penn State Dickinson School of Law with a concentration in refugee and immigration issues. She currently lives in Delmar with her thirteen-year-old daughter.
As Family Court Judge, Jillian Faison’s overarching goal is to ensure that the system does everything possible to support families in crisis effectively. A guiding principle she implements in every position focuses on collaborative and practical solutions.
Jillian Faison has served in the following roles:
- Assistant Counsel to the Governor of New York State for Human Services, Mental Hygiene, and Nonprofits;
- Deputy Commissioner for External Relations at the New York State Division of Human Rights;
- Legislative advocate for harm reduction and housing justice; and
- Attorney for the Child representing children in Albany County Family Court (current).