Patty Ritchie's posts related to Mental Health

SENATOR RITCHIE TOURS ST. LAWRENCE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER

Posted by Patty Ritchie on Monday, July 18th, 2011

Visits With Staff, Patients, Board of Visitors While Touring Trinity Building

State Senator Patty Ritchie toured the Trinity building at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center recently to discuss the state’s mental health services to Northern New York communities.

Over the course of the morning, she met with the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center's Board of Visitors, spoke to top staff and administrators, visited wards, program areas and recreational facilities.

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SENATOR RITCHIE PLANS SENIOR HEALTH, WELLNESS EXPO

Posted by Patty Ritchie on Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Sept. 14 At Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds In Watertown

State Senator Patty Ritchie along with the Jefferson County Office for the Aging invites the community to her 2011 Senior Health and Wellness Expo on Sept. 14 at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds on Coffeen Street in Watertown.

“The Senior Health and Wellness Expo will provide a one stop experience for people who want to meet and talk to health care professionals,” Senator Ritchie said. “Whether you want to check your blood pressure, get tips on how to keep fit, or get free health screenings, this event will help you preserve your health.”

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SENATOR RITCHIE’S SENIOR HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO OFFERS 51 EXHIBITORS

Posted by Patty Ritchie on Tuesday, September 13th, 2011

Sept. 14 At Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds In Watertown

State Senator Patty Ritchie and the Jefferson County Office for the Aging have lined up more than 51 exhibitors to her 2011 Senior Health and Wellness Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds on Coffeen Street in Watertown.

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MISS N.Y. FIELDS RESIDENTS QUESTIONS ON BULLYING

Posted by Patty Ritchie on Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Online Forum Sponsored by Senator Ritchie

State Senator Patty Ritchie today hosted an on-line Q-and-A with Miss New York, Kaitlin Monte fielding questions from constituents about the growing problem of schoolyard bullying.

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PTSD PROGRAM FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY VETS TO LAUNCH IN NOVEMBER

Posted by Patty Ritchie on Tuesday, September 11th, 2012
PFC Joe Dwyer is remembered for this Military Times photo, carrying a 4-year-old Iraqi boy from the scene of a bloody battle.

Senator Ritchie Secures Funds for Program Named to Honor “9-11 Vet” 

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RITCHIE MEETS WITH LOCAL LEADERS ON ST. LAWRENCE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER

Posted by Patty Ritchie on Friday, May 3rd, 2013

State Senator Patty Ritchie met with community leaders and union representatives about their plans to advocate on behalf of the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center at the New York State Office of Mental Health Listening Tour on May 15th  at the facility’s Unity Center.

The group is urging supporters of the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center to register to attend the public meeting that will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m on May 15th.  Those wishing to sign up to speak may do so here.

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RITCHIE TO ALBANY: LET US BE HEARD ON ST. LAWRENCE PSYCH'S FUTURE

Posted by Patty Ritchie on Monday, May 6th, 2013

Senator Objects to 2-hour “Listening” Limit; Urges Community Turnout

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SENATOR RITCHIE UNVEILS WEBSITE, ONLINE PETITION TO SUPPORT ST. LAWRENCE PSYCH CENTER

Posted by Patty Ritchie on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

Urges Public to ‘Speak Out’ and Share Views on Center that Employs 500 

State Senator Patty Ritchie is joining with community leaders to announce creation of a new website and online petition to support St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, which is facing possible state cutbacks.

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MORE THAN 2,000 SIGN RITCHIE PETITION TO SAVE ST. LAWRENCE PSYCH CENTER

Posted by Patty Ritchie on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013

Ritchie to Deliver Signatures, Statements of Support

to State Officials at Wednesday Listening Session

***Click Here to Sign the Petition***

State Senator Patty Ritchie will deliver more than 2,000 signatures and statements in support of St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center to Albany officials at Wednesday’s listening session to be held at the facility.

The signatures and stories were collected via www.savethecenter.org, a website Senator Ritchie created to allow people to sign her petition as well as share news and updates on the center.

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