May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month (formerly Better Hearing and Speech Month), a time to raise awareness about communication disorders and ways to improve the quality of life for those who ...

My name is Michael Mulgrew, and I am the president of the United Federation of Teachers (UFT). On behalf of the over 200,000 members in our union, especially the 26,000 paraprofessionals, I thank ...

The Member Assistance Program can help you understand the next steps. Everyone’s journey towards recovery looks different and it can feel overwhelming to navigate it. You don’t have to do it alone.

For immediate help 24/7, in multiple languages. When in need of mental health assistance after normal business hours, on weekends or on holidays. Finding someone to speak with, in the language you ...

If you need a more immediate resource with specific times and days for a group, you may look at the New York Inter-Group schedule. SMART Recovery is also a great source of support for those who do not ...

Rehabilitation services (or “rehab”) are meant to help a patient reset some of the patterns that have led to the cycle of the addiction process. Rehab is where you stay at a facility for a set amount ...

There is no limit to the number of times you can use the UFT Mental Health Helpline. Please note that the helpline is not a substitute for long-term counseling and you are not guaranteed to receive ...

If your call is mental health related, yes! If your call is related to other union-related inquiries, no. Please call the UFT Call Center at 212-331-6311 for any non-mental health related inquiries – ...

School Secretary salary schedule (2022–27) ...

Addiction is a disease of the brain and as such requires medical attention. If you decide to go to inpatient rehab, it is your responsibility to contact your payroll secretary and principal prior to ...

The Member Assistance Program is committed to your well-being. Apart from offering short-term counseling services, MAP offers confidential support around addiction with a trained professional who can ...

There are a number of community resources that can help those who are being affected by their loved one’s struggle with addiction. Traditional supports include Al-Anon for families impacted by another ...