While summer is often a time when people like to take a break from work, TINRC has heard from people across the state that taking a break is not always possible. We have heard that folks are stressed. Even if they have time off, they worry about taking it and coming back to more work. Others have shared that they have to work so hard before taking a break that it doesn’t feel worth it. We know that stress adds up over time and takes a toll on our mental and physical wellbeing. And it is likely that even a day off won’t be enough for someone who feels really depleted.
The most effective way of managing stress is addressing it daily. It is the built-in practices and habits throughout our day that can make a big difference in our overall wellbeing. It can look like going outside on a break and taking a short walk. It is staying hydrated during the day and making sure you take time to eat lunch. It is spending time with someone who makes you smile. All of these brief, regular acts help to build our capacity to cope during more challenging times.
The NYS TINRC team is proud to announce the release of the Frontline Workers Wellness Toolkit, now available online. This resource was designed for all New Yorkers. Whether you work in retail, construction, health or human services, you will find practical tools that you can use in the moment to help relieve stress. I invite you to make time to explore the toolkit and to share it with someone you know – a co-worker, friend or family member.
To learn more, join us at the Frontline Workers Wellness Toolkit launch event on June 17.
Small habits, big impact. Center yourself – you are worth the investment.
With gratitude,
Elizabeth
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news — the NYS TINRC Frontline Workers’ Wellness Toolkit has officially launched, and we’d love for you to join us for the celebration! Made possible through funding from the NYS Office of Mental Health, this free online toolkit was built with frontline workers in mind — offering practical, accessible resources for stress awareness and everyday wellness.
What you’ll experience:
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Time: 9:00AM-10:00am
Location: Virtual via Zoom
No registration required! Simply click the Zoom link below before the start of the event to join. If you have a reasonable accommodation request, please reach out to TINRC@ccsi.org or call us at (585) 341-2210.
Holding people accountable doesn’t have to mean choosing between kindness and standards. Compassionate accountability does both. It pairs care with clear expectations and uses curiosity to understand what is driving a situation. That way, you can respond in a way that is fair, effective, and focused on growth.
In a recent article, NYS TINRC Advisory Council Member Bouakham Rosetti reflects on seven years of impact, connection, and care through the RTIC Network’s work in advancing a more compassionate and trauma-informed New York. Care Compass Network has also launched a free TIC Grief & Loss Resource Guide available upon request.
At the NYS TINRC, we’d like to welcome our newest members of our Advisory Council. This diverse group of individuals have a commitment to trauma-informed, equity-centered practices and principles in their work and community.
We’d also like to thank our new Legacy Advisory Council members for invaluable contributions and commitment to the TINRC over the past two years.
By Mona Lisa McEachin
There was a time in my life when I was sitting on the other side of the table.
Not as a leader.
Not as a professional.
But as someone trying to survive.
Expanded practice sessions -with more dates & times! Now offering BBM sessions 5 days a week!
Stress relief that’s quick, simple, free, and available to all! Join our BBM practice sessions to learn gentle, science-based exercises that help reduce stress and build resilience.
Join our 2026 Quarterly Networking Series, Morning Connections: Skills and Networking.
Session 3: Holding Space for Big Emotions
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: 9am – 10am
Location: Virtual via Zoom
The NYS TINRC Newsletter is produced by CCSI. The views, opinions, and content expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of the New York State Office of Mental Health (NYS OMH).
