Friends of Firefighters

	5K RECAP | COOKBOOK | STRESS AWARENESS MONTH | LISTEN, PROTECT, CONNECT | SERVICES Charity 5K Run/Walk Recap So far FoF's Generosity Brooklyn runners and walkers have raised $16,880 in support of our mission - more than 3 times as much as last year! Fundraising is still open and we're just $3,120 away from our goal of $20,000. We ask for your help in reaching it by donating to any of our race participants on our race page. Thank you to everyone who ran or walked, cheered, volunteered, or donated in support of Friends of Firefighters through Generosity Brooklyn! A huge thank you to The Generosity Series for coordinating the event.    Group photo after the run/walk Of course, thank you to Steve Buscemi and his Boardwalk Empire co-stars, Paul Sparks (who ran the 5K!), Anthony Laciura, and Anatol Yusef, who were on hand to cheer on our runners and walkers. More photos can be found on our Facebook page     Friends of Firefighters Cookbook   More information and submission form here   Stress Awareness Month   April is Stress Awareness Month so we're sharing stress reducing tips from our counselors and wellness providers on Facebook and Instagram all month long. Tips we've shared so far: Breathing and meditation: These release tension and relax the mind and body. Animal therapy: Interaction with a gentle animal can reduce anxiety, among other benefits. A simple way proven to increase happiness is by increasing attention to the good things in life. Those who practiced savoring activities regularly showed significant increases in happiness and reductions in depression. Visit our social media pages for more tips throughout the rest of April!   Listen, Protect, & Connect Workshop: April 25 A free workshop for active and retired FDNY firefighters and your family members, in partnership with the Mental Health Association of NY   WHEN: Saturday, April 25, 10AM - 1PM WHERE: 199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY WHAT: A psychological first aid program teaching participants to recognize warning signs for psychological distress and PTSD, especially helpful in a crisis or disaster. WHY: Just as we learn CPR or first aid to help during medical emergencies, knowing how to provide psychological first aid is something important you can do for your family, friends, and neighbors' well-being. WHAT TO EXPECT: Informative, clear, and engaging instruction, which allows the participants to interact as much or as little with the group and instructor as you wish.   RSVP: info@friendsoffirefighters.org or 718-643-0980   Services Below is an overview by location. Visit our website for more information.  Bronx  Riverdale: Counseling*, Financial Guidance* (ADDED LOCATION!)   Brooklyn Red Hook: Counseling*, Acupuncture*, Biofeedback*, Financial Guidance*, Monthly On the Arm Breakfast, Women's Group   Queens Forest Hills: Counseling* Rockaway Park: Yoga   Manhattan Downtown: Counseling* Flatiron: Acupuncture* Upper West Side: Biofeedback*   Staten Island Dongan Hills/Todt Hill: Counseling*, Women’s Group*, Acupuncture* New Dorp: Yoga   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.   199 Van Brunt Street Brooklyn, NY 11231 Office: 718-643-0980 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 1-866-339-7717 info@friendsoffirefighters.org www.friendsoffirefighters.org