New Mental Health Advocacy Organization InnaVillage Announces Launch with Kick-Off Fundraising Concert and Event in West Haverstraw

InnaVillage, a new nonprofit organization which aims to support mental health awareness for neurodiverse teens and young adults across Rockland County, is officially announcing its launch. Created by 23-year-old mental health advocate Niko Rodriguez, the organization is working to help remove the stigma around mental health disorders and drive increased attention, funding, and resources in support of young people facing mental health concerns. Rodriguez, a high-functioning autistic youth who has

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National emergency in child mental health declared by several pediatric health groups

Several pediatric health associations declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health last month. The American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Children’s Hospital Association all joined in calling for more action to combat the situation. Read More:Orvin's Furniture closing after 89 years; cites pandemic, supply chain issues as factors.

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