Events

All donations can be made here: gofundme.com/5ro8epk This fundraiser is being held for BTH (Break The Hold) a wonderful foundation created by a loving family after a heart-reeling loss to suicide of their son, Brian Thomas Halloran. This foundation is spreading the word to break the hold on the stigma of mental illness. Mental illness…

“Suicide: The Ripple Effect” is a feature-length documentary film focusing on the devastating effects of suicide and the tremendous positive ripple effects of advocacy, inspiration and hope that are helping millions heal and stay alive. The film highlights the story of Kevin Hines, who at age 19, attempted to take his life by jumping from…

The New-York Presbyterian (NYP) Youth Anxiety Center is hosting a FREE seminar entitled "Current Behavioral Health Issues Impacting College Students". This is a great seminar if you have a current college student or soon-to-be college student dealing with behavioral health issues. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO OR TO REGISTER Speakers and Topics include: - Suicide…

The Break the Hold Foundation and Pleasantville STRONG cordially invite you to our first annual Youth Service Provider Summit. DATE | TIME: Saturday, November 10 from 11 am - 3 pm. COST: $0 - FREE and a light lunch will be served. LOCATION: Holy Innocents | 431 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville, NY 10570 The purpose of…

During this holiday season, why not give a gift of a donation towards youth mental health? All funds raised will go towards the Mental Health Association of Westchester c/o the BTH Foundation (501 c-3). Not only is this the start of the holiday season, but December 14th marks Brian's 1st birthday in heaven. Brian lost…

Thoughts of suicide are common – more than 9 million American adults acknowledged having thoughts of suicide when asked that question in 2014. Recognizing and acknowledging risk of suicide is a powerful beginning to help save a life. safeTALK is a 3 hour training that teaches people not to “miss, dismiss, or avoid” signs of…

ASIST is appropriate for all members of the community regardless of prior experience or training. It is based upon the premise that most people who have thoughts of suicide do not fully want to die but are struggling with pain in their lives, and that through their words and actions, invite help to stay alive.…

VIEW FLYER by clicking here: BTH Benefit Flyer 2019 Please join us for our first annual BTH "Raise the Volume Benefit". Let's have some fun! Enjoy music, games and dancing. Together let's raise awareness on the importance of youth mental health and remove the stigma associated with mental illness. Proceeds to benefit school and community…

PARENTS: This documentary is sponsored by Break the Hold, The Mental Health Association of Westchester, Films on Purpose and Pleasantville Strong. The screening will be held at the Jacob Burns Center. This is a FREE event. There is limited seating. RSVP REQUIRED. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE. Please bring your ticket with you to the…

As a follow-up to the thought-provoking documentary, "Screenagers", BTH is excited to invite you to our next free community event! Rethinking Technology, “Parenting in the Digital Age”. Learn: 1. How to take the stress out of technology in your home 2. How to establish, enforce and maintain family rules and agreements around technology 3. How…