<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif"><div class="gmail_default"><b><i>SENT ON BEHALF <span class="gmail-il">OF</span> THE <span class="gmail-il">OFFICE</span> <span class="gmail-il">OF</span> <span class="gmail-il">MENTAL</span> <span class="gmail-il">HEALTH</span></i></b></div><div class="gmail_default"><br></div><div class="gmail_default">The <span class="gmail-il">Office</span> <span class="gmail-il">of</span> <span class="gmail-il">Mental</span> <span class="gmail-il">Health</span> offers all employees an opportunity to practice various coping skills and strengthen their resilience through <span class="gmail-il">OMH</span> Wellness Groups, which aligns with <span class="gmail-il">OMH</span>’s vision <span class="gmail-il">of</span> supporting a healthy workplace environment. The groups include deep breathing and simulation exercises to allow employees to practice rather than have group discussions. Group sessions offer a warm, inviting space that fosters relaxation virtually and provides examples <span class="gmail-il">of</span> calming techniques and basic coping skills. Remember that the mind and body are one, and psychological <span class="gmail-il">health</span> is just as important as physical <span class="gmail-il">health</span> to your overall well-being.<br><br>The group sessions are free, confidential, anonymous, and virtual employees can call in from any phone. Group sessions include Monday Meditation, Mindful Mondays, Taking Care <span class="gmail-il">of</span> Mind & Body, and Tending to Self.  Please click on the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u06_89bTINotX25TKRHemrEtfE2ihF3o/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">calendar</a> for group session details and how to join.  <br><br>Questions? Please reach out to <a href="mailto:omh.wellnessgroups@omh.ny.gov" target="_blank"><span class="gmail-il">omh</span>.wellnessgroups@<span class="gmail-il">omh</span>.ny.gov</a><br></div><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div><br clear="all"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><b>HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES</b></div><div dir="ltr"><font size="2" style="font-size:small">912 Kehoe Building</font><p style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="2"><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=101+Broad+Street+Plattsburgh,+NY+12901&entry=gmail&source=g" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">101 Broad Street</a></font></span></p><p style="margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font size="2"><a href="https://maps.google.com/?q=101+Broad+Street+Plattsburgh,+NY+12901&entry=gmail&source=g" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">Plattsburgh, NY 12901</a></font></span></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><font size="2">(o) 518-564-5062</font></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><font size="2">(f) 518-564-5060</font></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><b><font size="2"><a href="http://plattsburgh.edu" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">plattsburgh.edu</a></font></b></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><b><br></b></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><img src="https://web.plattsburgh.edu/files/914/images/SUNY-Plattsburgh-Email-Logo-2018.jpg"><br></p><p style="color:rgb(0,0,0);margin:0px;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial"><br></p><div><br></div><div><b style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial"><font size="2"><a href="http://plattsburgh.edu/hr" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">Human Resource Services webpage - plattsburgh.edu/hr</a></font></b><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>