Beware of Entities Posing as Unofficial Representatives of the MEND Program

March 12, 2019

In 2016, as part of its focus on fostering a healthy work and life-balance for its participants and their dependents, the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund launched the Members Education and Network for Dependency (“MEND”) Program. Since its inception, the MEND Program has successfully provided participants and their dependents access to confidential treatment for substance abuse and other related problems. Unfortunately, the Fund Office has recently learned that individuals not connected to the organization are making fraudulent claims that they are unofficial representatives of the program in an attempt to advance their own self-interests. As such, we ask that if anyone contacts you and claims to be a representative of the MEND Program (unofficial or otherwise), to proceed with extreme caution.

DO NOT give out any personal information or accept advice concerning treatment centers unless you are sure you are speaking with an accredited MEND staff member. If you are unsure of whom you are speaking with, cease contact with the entity/person immediately and contact the MEND Program by phone at (212) 366-7590 or by email at MEND@nyccbf.org.

Fraud is a serious offense and your health and security is the Fund Office’s main concern, so please report to us any suspicious contacts you may have.