September is National Recovery Month, and the NYCDCC Benefit Funds is sharing helpful resources with our members and their families. Along with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the NYCDCCBF is committed to building resilience and restoring people’s lives through.
SAMHSA Recovery Support
SAMHSA’s website offers educational pages on substance use, prevention, treatment, and recovery. These pages are helpful for those looking to learn more about the recovery process, and how to support loved ones.
To learn about recovery, visit https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/recovery/about
To find support – for yourself or for a loved one – visit https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support
The NYCDCC MEND Program
The Members Education and Network for Dependency (“MEND”) Program was created specifically for the wellness of NYCDCC members and families. MEND services are confidential and provided at no cost.
Our licensed MEND counselors can:
– Help you identify your treatment needs and goals
– Provide referrals to appropriate treatment
To learn more about MEND, visit our MEND page at https://nyccbf.org/mend-program-wellness/
To speak to a MEND counselor, call (212)-366-7590 or email mend@nyccbf.org
Behavioral Health Support from Independence Administrators
If you or someone you care about needs help with addiction, support is available from Independence Administrators’ Behavioral Health Care Navigation Team.
Independence Administrators can help:
– Match you with an in-network provider
– Schedule an appointment for you (in-person or virtual)
– Provide in-the-moment support
To get started, call (844)-864-4352 or visit ibx.com/bhcare
Sharing with the NYCDCC Community
We invite you to share these resources throughout the NYCDCC community – with your co-workers, families, and friends. By working together, we can help save lives and build a stronger, healthier NYCDCC.
