Friends of Firefighters

24/7 Crisis Hotline: 1-866-339-7717 info@friendsoffirefighters.org - www.friendsoffirefighters.org - 718-643-0980 SERVICES UPDATE | ON THE ARM BREAKFAST | SUMMERDAY | CHARITY SHOW | SERVICES Summer - Fall Services Update For more details surrounding these updates, visit our website EXPANSIONS BEGINNING JULY 2015 Mental Health Program: Thanks to the van Ameringen Foundation, we are now able to offer expanded mental health days and hours in Manhattan, Woodbury, and Brooklyn. Contact us to make an appointment. More details on this program, provided in each borough, here SERVICE CHANGES FALL 2015 A grant from NY State allowed us to implement several new programs. With the conclusion of the grant this September, we will see some changes in services supported by it, while continuing to focus our resources where they are needed most. FoF Internet Counseling Program (ICP) will close 9/30/15. If you are already enrolled in a program you will continue to have access until the end of the year. One of our counselors will contact you to discuss additional ways in which we may meet your needs. FoF On the Line Hotline will close 9/30/15. Until then, if you find yourself in crisis you can reach the 24/7 hotline at 1-866-339-7717. Alternate crisis hotline services found here.  CONTINUED SERVICES This is a reminder of our other services available, all of which are independent, confidential, and free of charge for active and retired FDNY firefighters and family members. Scroll down or visit our website for a full list and contact us to make an appointment. OUTSIDE RESOURCES We provide information on a number of resources outside of our organization, listed here, or contact us for a referral. For any questions about Friends of Firefighters, and ways in which we may assist you and your family, please contact us at 718-643-0980 or info@friendsoffirefighters.org.    To continue reading about these changes, visit our website     On the Arm Breakfast / July 8 Stop by Friends of Firefighters between 8-11AM this Wednesday for July's On the Arm Breakfast. Retired FDNY firefighters prepare made to order breakfast for active and retired FDNY firefighters and family members. As part of our peer support program, the breakfast and the firehouse-style kitchen provide a comfortable atmosphere for peers to connect with one another.    Upcoming Events We have an eventful summer and fall and there's an event here for everyone - kids, BBQ-eaters, music-lovers, firefighters, and civilians. We hope to see you at one of them! Events are a fun way to learn more about FoF and support our mission and programs.     Summer Day / July 24   Purchase tickets here   Charity Show / August 11 Purchase tickets here A portion of proceeds supports the mission of Friends of Firefighters Services Below is an overview by location. Visit our website for more information.  Bronx  Riverdale: Counseling*, Financial Guidance*   Brooklyn Red Hook: Counseling*, Acupuncture*, Peak Performance (using Biofeedback)*, Financial Guidance*, Women's Group, On the Arm Breakfast (Wednesday, 7/8)   Queens Forest Hills: Counseling* Rockaway Park: Yoga   Manhattan Madison Square Park: Counseling* Flatiron: Acupuncture* Upper West Side: Peak Performance (using Biofeedback)*   Staten Island Dongan Hills/Todt Hill: Counseling*, Women’s Group*, Acupuncture* New Dorp: Yoga  Long Island (NEW!) Woodbury: Counseling*   Accessible from anywhere Internet Counseling Program http://fof.cobaltcbt.com 24/7 Crisis Hotline 1-866-339-7717 Peer Support Program* Access by calling FoF City of Berlin Scholarship / Checkpoint Charlie Application online *Advance sign up or appointment required Friends of Firefighters provides independent, confidential, and free counseling and wellness services to active and retired FDNY firefighters and their family members.