We are very pleased to announce a recent addition to the Search for Change, Inc. Board of Directors! Jeffrey (Jeff) Zitofsky currently serves as Community Work Assistant for the Westchester County Office for People with Disabilities, a position that enables him to apply his extensive experience in advocacy, education, service …
An Antidote to Stigma
Stigma against persons with mental illness has waned in recent years, as affirmed by a Harris Poll administered on behalf of the American Psychological Association. This poll found a significant majority of Americans (87%) believed there is no shame in having a mental health diagnosis, and a comparable proportion of …
The Behavioral Healthcare System’s Response to Families: A Legacy of Unfulfilled Promises
Family members of those with serious behavioral health conditions often encounter innumerable obstacles in the pursuit of effective treatment and other essential services for their loved ones. Navigating a byzantine network of resources, many of which entail restrictive eligibility criteria and extensive waitlists, is exceptionally challenging for even the most …
On a Life Well-Lived…
The Search for Change community is deeply saddened by the passing of Patricia Reilly, a former member of our Board of Directors and enduring champion of many noble causes. Patricia (Pat) was not merely an advocate for SFC and its mission – she embodied the spirit and ethos of public …
Recognizing the Root Cause of What Ails Us
Ashley Brody, MPA, CPRP, is Chief Executive Officer at Search for Change, Inc. Our behavioral healthcare system has navigated innumerable challenges in pursuit of its overarching aim to alleviate human suffering. Ostensible improvements in treatment protocols and related technologies, sociocultural developments (specifically those that promote a greater understanding and acceptance of …
A Real and Present Danger in the Fight Against Stigma
By many measures we have achieved considerable progress in combatting stigma and its insidious effects. Persons who experience behavioral health challenges are now more inclined to pursue treatment without incurring the reputational risks they might have borne in prior years. We regularly encourage those in need of treatment to seek …