Contributors

Thank you to organizations such as Behavioral Associates, New Leaf Mental Health Counseling, and the HOPE center for their dedicated service to those dealing with mental health issues. Their contributions to healing has been instrumental to individuals seeking care and achieving positive life outcomes. The time and generosity they have given to Helping Adolescents Redefine Life, Education, & Mental-Health is what made this event possible.

Behavioral Associates NY:

Serving New York City since 1988. Dr. Robert Reiner and the team at Behavioral Associates provide expert mental health care for patients of all ages. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alone or combined with technology to treat symptoms without depending on medication. Behavioral Associates will be co-sponsoring the event.

New Leaf Mental Health Counseling:

New Leaf Mental Health Counseling is a growing Latinx-owned group practice that is committed to providing quality, enjoyable, and affordable mental health care for all. We are looking to bring on a motivated Psychotherapist who is looking to jumpstart their career and gain valuable experience while working in a supportive environment to meet with our clients in either a remote or in-person setting.

HOPE Center:

Healing On Purpose and Evolving, is a non-profit organization, which seeks to minimize the stigma around communities of color when seeking mental health services. It prides itself in having licensed clinicians who utilize evidence-based therapeutic practices to support a variety of daily living challenges including depression, trauma, sexual abuse and bereavement. Hunter College Alumni, Dr. Lena Green DSW, LCSW, CLC, is the current executive director of the HOPE Center and will be co-hosting the event.

Humanities and Social Justice Program:

The Mellon Public Humanities and Social Justice (MPHSJ) Scholars Program at Hunter College supports promising undergraduate students in pursing new and diverse avenues of inquiry and civic engagement.

Website Designer, Steven Hartwig:

Steven Hartwig is a close friend and early supporter of Alethia Williams and the H.A.R.L.E.M project. Steven earned his Bachelor’s degrees in both Computer Science and Art from Pace University and is currently employed at YouTube, designing experiences for youth that are directly correlated to the audience of the H.A.R.L.E.M event.