Cassandra Sheets

Utica, New York (April 2023) – Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. will host ‘Take the Day!’ an event inspired by non-golfers that want to participate in a networking event that supports CFLR. This new event will be held May 11, 2023, from 10am -3pm, at the 5 Points, Irish Cultural Center at 623 Columbia St. Utica, NY, 13502. Coinciding with mental health awareness month, this event will be full of self-care themed services, work-life balance breakouts, a luncheon, shopping, and is sure to be full of fun, laughter, lots of food and raffles.  There are many ways to get involved.

 “As working individuals, we rarely take the time to pamper ourselves. Mental Health Awareness month is the perfect time to set aside time to breathe, relax, and be around like-minded individuals in our community. We are excited to Take the Day together,” said Jennifer Brillante, President of C&D Advertising, and chairperson to CFLR’s Take the Day committee.

There will be a luncheon, pampering experiences, and breakout sessions focused on work-life balance, physical and mental health, and other healthy-living options. Learn how to get involved; now taking service provider and vendor applications on our website, link here. Sponsorships available and individual ticket sales will be open in April.

Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. is proud to be the area’s leading expert in advocacy, prevention, counseling, and employee assistance programs. Along with supporting individuals and families struggling with addiction and recovery, mental health, and behavioral issues, CFLR’s goal is to inspire hope, provide help, promote wellness, and transform lives. To learn more, visit www.whenthereshelpthereshope.com

Camden, New York (March 2023) – Camden Life Center is excited to share our new space you! Phase one of the Camden Life Center is now open and we invite the public to Camden Life Center; 20 Main Street, Camden, NY on March 15th from 2:00pm – 5:00pm. The ribbon-cutting ceremony commences at 3:00pm. Come see the services being provided to the community in Camden at our new office on Main Street. We encourage everyone to stop in for a quick tour during the open house and stay to celebrate with us at the ribbon cutting.

“We are so excited to finally be able to unveil to the Camden area, the new Camden Life Center. The initial dream and beginning steps of the Life Center began in December 2019 when friends decided to purchase 40 Main Street and offer the office space to Come to the Table Counseling to expand needed community services. No one could have anticipated that a conversation among friends about creating one building that houses “everything for real life” (#reallife) would grow and expand so quickly.”  said Jessica Perusse, LCSW-R, CSSW, of Come to the Table Counseling and Camden Life Center.

The Camden Life Center offers a wide variety of services by different organizations. Working together, partner agencies such as Come to the Table Counseling, Center for Family Life and Recovery, AmeriCorps-Camden, CareNet Pregnancy Center, Helio Health, and others bring their own unique specialization of services and programs to our community. The goal of this collaboration it to bring the most requested and needed services and support right onto Main Street, Camden.

Rome, New York (January 2023) – Center for Family Life and Recovery, together with the City of Rome, will host “Winter Bash” at Kennedy Arena, 500 W. Embargo St. in Rome, NY, on February 23^rd from 11am-2:30pm.

The youth fun day will include many free activities for local youth and their families, including a snowman building contest from 11-12:30, crafts, and a DJ on site. There will also be free open ice skating from 1-2:30pm. Families can enjoy free hot chocolate and popcorn. concessions will be available for purchase.

“We are excited to sponsor “Winter Bash” with the Center for Family Life and Recovery (CFLR) for our youth who are on midwinter break and their families. Kennedy Arena is a great venue providing space for indoor skating, crafts and a DJ as well as a snowman building contest on the outdoor space. Our Recreation Department is committed to hosting events year-round geared toward youth and families, and by partnering with CFLR we are able to offer a fun activity during winter break,” said Mayor Jacqueline M. Izzo.

“This event is something fun for area kids and their families to do during the February mid-winter break,” said Cassandra Sheets, CEO of CFLR. “Youth in Oneida County need more opportunities to get out in the community, have fun, and build positive memories, and we think this event will do just that!”

“Winter Bash” is a result of a grant received by the Oneida Country Suicide Prevention Program and utilized by the Center for Family Life and Recovery to provide outreach to youth and their families. For more information on the grant, visit https://ocgov.net/news/oneida-county-suicide-prevention-program-receives-12500-grant.

Other sponsors of Winter Bash include Oneida County Health Department, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Connected Family Schools, and wellness professional, Julian Tillman, Vitality, and more.

Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. is proud to be the area’s leading expert in advocacy, prevention, counseling, and employee assistance programs. Along with supporting individuals and families struggling with addiction and recovery, mental health, and behavioral issues, CFLR’s goal is to inspire hope, provide help, promote wellness, and transform lives. To learn more, visit www.whenthereshelpthereshope.com

Utica, New York (January 2023) – Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. is seeking nominations for 2023 Amethyst Awards. The Amethyst Award is given to a member of our community who has helped others by inspiring them with the message of hope and recovery in the fields of mental health and chemical dependency, as well as treatment and prevention. The Amethyst Award was inspired by the Amethyst stone which has become a symbol of recovery. Anyone in the community can be awarded the Amethyst Award, excluding CFLR employees.

Nominations can be submitted on CFLR, Inc.’s website, www.WhenTheresHelpTheresHope.com or using this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AmethystAwardNominees Nominations will be accepted through February 28, 2023.  The Amethyst Award will be presented at Center for Family Life and Recovery’s 2023 April Awareness Breakfast, “Celebrating CommUNITY Connections,” to be held on April 25th at Hart’s Hill Inn, in Whitesboro. Ticket information is available on CFLR’s website and by calling the Utica office: 315-733-1709.

Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. is proud to be the area’s leading expert in advocacy, prevention, counseling, and employee assistance programs. Along with supporting individuals and families struggling with addiction and recovery, mental health, and behavioral issues, CFLR’s goal is to inspire hope, provide help, promote wellness, and transform lives. To learn more, visit www.whenthereshelpthereshope.com

Utica, New York (January 2023) – CFLR, in collaboration with #ErinsLight and the Utica Police Department, will be doing an outreach effort delivering warmth and hope this winter season to those struggling with homelessness and recovery. They will be out in the Utica community at the following locations on January 10^th, 2023, from 11am – 2pm.

• Utica Rescue Mission Drop-In Center
• 1616 Women’s House
• Emmaus House
• Evelyn’s House
• Rutger Men’s House

“In addition, to these locations, our Recovery team will be canvassing the street to engage with the homeless and provide all with bags including hats, mittens, socks and other winter necessities and resource materials,” says Recovery Coordinator, Katie Burns.

Erin’s Light also offers a bi-weekly support group for individuals who have lost a loved one to overdose or addiction. Days and times can be found on our website https://www.whenthereshelpthereshope.com/  on the calendar page.

Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. is proud to be the area’s leading expert in advocacy, prevention, counseling, and training. As a community partner, it is important to us that we continue spreading the message of help and hope to our area and with those whom we work. Offering services such as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports CFLR in achieving these goals.

Along with supporting individuals and families struggling with addiction and recovery, mental health and behavioral issues, CFLR’s goal is to inspire hope, provide help, promote wellness and transform lives. The vision of CFLR is to be a leader in creating a world where people have the power to achieve and celebrate recovery. To learn more, visit www.whenthereshelpthereshope.com