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Sabrina’s Story – Mental Health

Sabrina started her journey toward mental health recovery with AccessCNY four years ago. In that time, she will be the first to tell you she has made huge progress. Diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive...

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Frances’ Story – Mental Health Recovery

Frances talks about her journey to mental health recovery, and reaches out to others who might need help. In her words “You can’t fix anything if you don’t acknowledge that it exists.” All during the...

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Cisco’s Story – Mental Health Housing

Cisco has been in AccessCNY’s mental health housing while on his journey to recovery. In this video, he talks about how important mental health treatment has been to his recovery, as well as staying...

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AccessCNY Partners with Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville to Open...

In August the DeWitt Community Library moves to a new home and becomes the Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville. In addition to new space for collections, meetings and the community, the...

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AccessCNY, Local Organizations March to Celebrate Americans with Disabilities...

On Wednesday, July 26, hundreds of marchers took to the streets of downtown Syracuse to celebrate the 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Carole Hayes Collier, longtime disability...

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Grand Opening of New David Clark Learning Center a Success

The ribbon cutting at the New David Clark Learning Center. Pictured left to right are AccessCNY Associate Executive Director Matt Seubert, Cindy Seymour of Laci’s Tapas Bar, Assemblywoman Pamela...

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AccessVoices, Empowering Art Show for People of all Abilities

AccessCNY is partnering with local art gallery 914Works, of the Syracuse University College of Visual and Performing Arts, to present an empowering art show which celebrates the work of artists with...

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DSP Appreciation Week – Jim Moffett

“I love this career, and I am happy I chose it. I am grateful to have been able to do this. I wouldn’t feel this way in another job.” Jim Moffett has worked as a Direct Service Professional for 25...

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DSP Appreciation Week – Denise Braun

“I just want people to know that there is help for people with mental health issues in school.” For many people, educational consultants like Denise can be an important part of getting a degree while...

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DSP Appreciation Week – Cameron Hudson

“I want people to know that I care, and I am here for them.” Cameron Hudson is something of a jack-of-all-trades in the Independent Housing Program at AccessCNY. She fields questions from the community...

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DSP Appreciation Week – Dykel Howard and Katie Hohl

“It’s a wonderful experience, helping people become independent. There are rough moments, but those moments make you want to help even more.” Katie and Dykel work together at one of AccessCNY’s...

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DSP Appreciation Week – Jason Deskiewicz

“My Uncle Dan was a successful member of the program prior to me even starting 7 years ago. I like to tell employees about how I saw things from the other end.” Jason has been a Residence Counselor at...

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AccessCNY’s Fall Newsletter

Inside this edition: The new Provisions Express is now open at the Community Library of DeWitt and Jamesville A story of mental health recovery from Sabrina All about Anything That Rolls and the...

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AccessCNY Receives Grant to Support Veterans through Million Dollar Round...

AccessCNY was recently awarded a $2,000 grant from The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Foundation to support services for veterans with mental health issues. The grant will fund AccessCNY’s House to...

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AccessCNY and Spaulding Support Services to Formally Merge

From right to left – President of the AccessCNY Board of Directors Michael Wirtheim, President of the Central New York Community Foundation Peter A. Dunn and President of the Spaulding Board of...

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BFair2DirectCare Rally A Success, Gained News Coverage

AccessCNY and Arc of Onondaga joined forces on December 20th to show lawmakers in Albany how important the #bfair2directcare campaign is in Central New York. Direct Support Professionals, parents and...

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A Poem by Carmelita

Carmelita is a part time staff member who also participates in several AccessCNY mental health programs. She has been positively impacted by the peer support system! As a result, she wrote this...

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Congressmen Katko Joins AccessCNY in Opening Crisis Respite Home

On Wednesday, January 24 Congressmen John Katko joined AccessCNY for the opening of the Berkana Crisis Respite home in Eastwood. The program is a first of its kind in Onondaga County. The ribbon...

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AccessCNY’s Winter Newsletter

Inside this edition: The full story on our merger with Spaulding Support Services A story of employment with Heather Ann’s volunteer highlight Click here to read the Winter Newsletter! We hope you...

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AccessCNY’s Winter 2018 Newsletter

Inside this edition: The full story on our merger with Spaulding Support Services A story of employment success with Heather Anna’s volunteer spotlight Click here to read the Winter Newsletter! We hope...

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