Archives - January 1970
Archives - January 1970
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day – October 26, 2024
To address the public health issue of prescription drug misuse, the Drug Enforcement Agency (“DEA”) is hosting National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26, 2024. This event is an opportunity for individuals to remove unneeded medications from their homes and safely dispose of them. National Take Back… read more...
The MEND Program and National Recovery Month
Beginning in 1989, National Recovery Month has been observed every September to promote and support treatment and recovery practices for those experiencing substance use issues. The NYCDCC Benefit Funds is raising awareness for our members by sharing information on the recovery process, as well as highlighting the Members Education &… read more...
Mental Health, Substance Use, and the MEND Program
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund would like to highlight our Members Education and Network for Dependency (“MEND”) Program. The MEND Program is designed specifically for NYCDCC members and their dependents to help them address mental health issues… read more...
GREAT Tips for Managing Stress and Anxiety
April is Stress Awareness Month, and the NYCDCC Benefit Funds would like to share information that can be helpful for our members and their families. Stress is a fact of life, but being aware of what causes stress and how we react to it can lead to happier, healthier lives.… read more...
National Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 1st-7th is National Mental Illness Awareness Week and the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund, in an effort to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness and to provide support to those seeking treatment, would like to promote this cause to our members and their dependents. Did… read more...
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Working Together to Prevent Suicide NATIONAL SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE CALL OR TEXT 988 Take a Minute Taking a minute to reach out to someone in your community – a family member, friend, colleague or even a stranger – could change the course of another’s life. Individuals who have survived… read more...
NYCDCC Welfare Fund Highlights National Recovery Month in Relaunch of MEND Program
Did you know that September is National Recovery Month? To promote this cause, the Benefit Funds encourages our members to learn more about addiction and recovery, and share these resources with their friends, family, and communities. In 2021, nearly 50 million Americans met the criteria for substance use disorder, yet… read more...
Study Reveals Link Between Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use Disorder, Most Prevalent Among Young Men
As legalization and use of cannabis (marijuana) continues to increase, researchers are discovering more about cannabis’ health effects, especially in young people. According to a study led by researchers at the Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark and the National Institute on Drug Abuse, young men with… read more...
The MEND Program and National Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, and the New York City District Council of Carpenters Welfare Fund would like to highlight our Members Education and Network for Dependency (“MEND”) Program. The MEND Program is designed specifically for NYCDCC members and their dependents to help them address mental health issues… read more...
Resources for Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month, and to promote this cause, the NYCDCCBF is offering you a list of resources for stress management. Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but by recognizing stressors and understanding how they impact us, we can take better care of ourselves and lead happier, healthier… read more...
