Supporting Individuals with Mental Illness a Rewarding Experience

Federation of Organization’s 27^th Annual Community Mental Health Awards Luncheon was well attended with over 300 mental health advocates, professionals, government leaders and consumers. The event, sponsored by Bank of America, celebrated the many accomplishments  ... Full Story >>

November 16, 2007

Ruth DelCol Receives Outstanding Fundraising Executive Award

Ruth DelCol, Federation’s Director of Development, received the Outstanding Fundraising Executive award by the Long Island chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  The award, voted on by a panel of fundraising professionals, is given to a fundraising executive who practices the profession in an exemplary manner. ... Full Story >>

Mental Health Awards Luncheon Truly a Journey of Hope

The Fifth Annual “Journey of Hope” Community Mental Health Awards Luncheon, hosted by Federation of Organizations,  provided a forum for advocates, clients, professionals and politicians to discuss current progress and future ideas for the treatment of persons diagnosed with serious mental illness.  ... Full Story >>

Federation Salutes Martin Langer

After dedicating 47 years of his life to providing for the needs of the disabled, Marty Langer is retiring. Marty began his career in mental health in 1961 as an attendant at Rockland State Hospital (now known as Rockland Psychiatric Center). While spending his days working with patients and staff, he spent his evenings attending night school for college and graduate school ... Full Story >>

Thank You, NY State Senator Trunzo!

Federation of Organizations welcomed New York State Senator Caesar Trunzo to its Patchogue site to view recent renovations.  With the assistance of the Senator, Federation was able to secure funding to provide additional space to serve people in recovery from mental illness.  ... Full Story >>

Third Annual Jason Brody Memorial Golf Outing

Monday morning, September 24^th, started off sunny and breezy, making it a great beginning for the Third Annual Jason Brody Golf Outing. This highly anticipated event raises money for both the Jason Brody Memorial Scholarship Fund, which makes scholarships available to people in recovery from mental illness, and The Advocacy Coalition (TAC), which is comprised of experienced advocates who are concerned about improving the quality of available services.  ... Full Story >>

New Onsite Case Management Program in Far Rockaway Adult Home

In 2004, Federation of Organizations started the first onsite Supportive Case Management Program at Brooklyn Adult Care Center. Due to it’s success, Federation was then able to begin another onsite Supportive Case Management Program in January of 2006 at Queens Adult Care Center. In July, Federation once again expanded and has now opened it’s doors in. ... Full Story >>

The Advocacy Coalition 7th Annual Summer Jamboree

It was the coldest and wettest day in August on record but that did not dampen the spirits of the approximately 200 people who gathered on August 21^st at Heckscher State Park for the 7^th Annual TAC Summer Jamboree.  The grills were fired up and manned by hearty Federation staff as folks danced to . ... Full Story >>

June 6, 2007

Senator Flanagan honors Ruth Del Col as his 2007 Woman of Distinction

Senator John Flanagan (2nd Senate District) welcomed the Director of Development for Federation of Organizations for the New York State Mentally Disabled Ruth Del Col to Albany for a ceremony honoring her as his 2007 Woman of Distinction. The Commack resident was recognized at a statewide reception held in the state capital. ... Full Story >>

March 9, 2007

Federation of Organizations Hosts 26^th Annual Mental Health Luncheon

Federation of Organizations recently hosted its 26^th Annual Community Mental Health Awards Luncheon which was attended by over 360 mental health advocates, professionals, government leaders and consumers. The event, sponsored by Bank of America, celebrated the ... Full Story >>