Welcome!
Why the CNYEBSE?
Do you have a colleague who struggles with mental health? Do your students struggle finding ways to manage their emotions?
Is your child suffering with anxiety? Have you lost someone to suicide?
You are not alone!
This event is for individuals, educators, employers, and other mental health & wellness professionals. It is open to the public, schools, companies, or anyone seeking to gain more information and/or training in order to better understand the emotional and behavioral health needs of family members, students, and employees, for understanding warning signs, and resources on how to to assist those who are at critical points.
Check out the incredible resources we have in store for you! From speakers to exhibitors, we have brought together providers, organizations, and businesses that can help you find the resources you need.
Speakers
Chuck Klinger
Tiffany McLallen
Tiffany McLallen
Chuck Klinger is a passionate leader, coach, and advocate for personal transformation, dedicated to helping individuals and organizations find lasting change. As the Principal and Head Coach at Metamorph Coaching and Wellness, and a Clinical Supervisor at Crouse Health, Chuck combines a deep understanding of mental health, wellness, and leadership to inspire those he works with to thrive personally, professionally, and relationally.
Chuck holds a Bachelor of Science in Religion and Counseling, a Master of Arts in Executive Leadership, and is credentialed as an Advanced Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor. He is also a Certified Mental Health Coach and a proud member of the Maxwell Leadership Team, serving as a coach, speaker, and trainer. His expertise spans a wide range of wellness topics, from mental, physical and relational health to leadership and organizational excellence.
With a passion for "Helping People Change for Good," Chuck offers practical, achievable solutions to life's challenges, believing that real transformation starts with addressing legitimate problems. He is known for his storytelling approach to coaching and public speaking, using real-life examples to engage and inspire his audience. Chuck's mission is simple: to help individuals find freedom through actionable, reachable solutions.
Married to Mindy, they have eight children and three grandchildren whom they adore. Their love for wellness and fitness, in all its forms, is a central part of their personal and professional lives.
As a speaker, Chuck is a hope dealer, bringing energy, insight, and hope to those who feel stuck, helping them move forward toward positive change.
Tiffany McLallen
Tiffany McLallen
Tiffany McLallen
Ms. McLallen comes to the CNY area with over 25 years of experience working with children and families, 14 years of direct therapy in the community and private practice. She graduated in 2009 from the State University of Oswego with a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling. She is certified Child Centered Play Therapist through the National Institute of Relationship Enhancement in Bethesda, MD. Ms. McLallen also is a credentialed provider for Parenting Coordination in the 8th Judicial District of NY. She has significant training in High Conflict Divorce, Forensic treatment, Parenting & Custody Evaluation, Applied Behavior Analysis and Attachment theory, trauma, personality disorders and neurodivergence In addition to the fundamentals of her training she has a strong passion for working with a faith and spiritual based perspective. Her core belief in treatment planning is to assist others in gaining insight to their feelings and behaviors to maintain changes that foster personal growth and emotional stability.
Through personal experience, professional expertise and a commitment to hope and healing, Tiffany seeks to empower others to speak openly about mental health, advocate for change, and build stronger more compassionate communities, Whether she is facilitating workshops, teaching new providers, organizing events or simply being a listening ear Tiffany strives to bring hope and change to our communities reminding everyone that they are never alone, there is always more than one solution and some of the most resilient and beautiful flowers also grow from the muck.
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Speakers
Ashley Williams
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Ashley Williams is a dedicated Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey, certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). As the owner of Cardinal Hope Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC, Ashley leads a virtual practice that offers comprehensive telehealth services to individuals and couples throughout New York and New Jersey.
Ashley holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a certification in Interdisciplinary Trauma Studies from SUNY Oswego, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology from Morrisville State College. Her education has provided a strong foundation in counseling and trauma-informed care, enabling her to offer empathetic and effective mental health support.
Beyond her practice, Ashley serves as President-Elect for the American Counseling Association of New York. In this leadership role, she passionately advocates for best practices, ethical leadership, and the advancement of the mental health profession. Ashley is committed to creating a nurturing environment where clients feel empowered to explore and manage their mental health challenges.
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Kevin Hines
Kevin Hines’ story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a reminder for us to love the life we have. Kevin is a multi-award-winning filmmaker, bestselling author and an award-winning global suicide prevention and mental health advocate. Two years after he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 19, he attempted to take his own life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. He is now one of only 36 people who’ve survived that 220-foot jump. Kevin's story is now the only evidence-based story of a suicide attempt survived.
Though that fall would break his body, it did not break his spirit. Since that fateful day, Kevin has dedicated his life to spreading a message of hope and openly discussing mental health, often times becoming a bridge between people who have made similar attempts and their parents, siblings, children, spouses and friends.
Kevin released a memoir, "Cracked, Not Broken: Surviving and Thriving After A Suicide Attempt," in 2013 that went on to become a bestseller and produced the 2018 multi-award-winning documentary Suicide: The Ripple Effect. His compelling story has impacted diverse audiences at schools, corporations, law enforcement organizations, religious groups, the military, health care organizations and more.
Amazing Sponsors!
St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center has a full range of inpatient and outpatient services for area residents of all ages with various needs. Funded and accredited in cooperation with the Onondaga County Department of Mental Health and the New York State Office of Mental Health, St. Joseph’s subscribes to patients’ continuity of treatment by teams of professionals through its comprehensive programs. It is a state designated Community Health Center.
Inpatient
A 30-bed inpatient unit is available for individuals with acute mental illness who require specialized care in a protective, structured environment or who have emotional problems with accompanying medical conditions. Treatment is provided for patients who are diagnosed as having major thought disorders, including schizophrenia and major affective disorders including depression and bi-polar. Treatment of these illnesses includes psychotherapy, group therapy, family therapy, behavior therapy and medication therapy.
Outpatient
A team of psychiatrist, nurse practitioners, psychologists and social workers, along with skilled nurses and paraprofessionals, provides comprehensive outpatient psychiatric services. Treatment includes individual psychotherapy, group therapy and medication therapy combined with family and vocational counseling.
Amazing Sponsors!
"Our Mission is to To promote recovery from the effects of substance use and mental health disorders and other health issues."
"At Helio Health, we take a comprehensive approach to recovery. One that’s equal parts clinical and caring, progressive and person-centric, respectful and realistic. An approach that strips away the chains of addiction and mental illness so that, together, you and your family can begin."
Our Services
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Our Incredible Exhibitors!
22 Until There's None
"Our organization is committed to ensuring that no hero walks alone. We work tirelessly to raise awareness, provide support, and reduce the stigma associated with mental health challenges faced by our veterans, military personnel, and first responders."
FTD is also frequently referred to as frontotemporal dementia.
AFTD’s mission is to improve the quality of life of people affected by FTD and drive research to a cure. We work every day to advance:
Research. We promote and fund research toward diagnosis, treatment and a cure.
Awareness. We stimulate greater public awareness and understanding.
Support. We provide information and support to those directly impacted.
Education. We promote and provide education for healthcare professionals.
Advocacy. We advocate for research and appropriate, affordable services.
Our Mission "is to help children, families and individuals to grow as independent, healthy and productive citizens through quality counseling, out-of-home care and support services. We do this in partnership with those we serve as well as government agencies and other service providers.
We demonstrate team work and partnership.
We deliver results while embracing excellence and efficiency.
We lead with a strong belief in the values we hold at Cayuga Centers.
We act and lead with human sensitivity and respect.
We embrace change, innovation, and opportunities."
Center for Family Life and Recovery
"Center for Family Life and Recovery supports individuals struggling with addiction, mental health and behavioral issues by inspiring hope, providing help, promoting wellness and transforming lives."
Crouse Addiction Treatment Services
Addiction is not a weakness or a character flaw. It’s a disease – one not so different from diabetes or a heart condition. An estimated 22 million Americans suffer from substance abuse.
If you’re one of them, you’re not alone. Your disease can be treated through the comprehensive inpatient and outpatient programs offered by Crouse Health’s Addiction Treatment Services. The area’s leading provider of substance abuse treatment since 1963, Crouse is the first Central New York provider to offer an opioid treatment program (methadone maintenance).
For general inquiries and more information, email Addiction Treatment Services or call 315-470-8304.
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