The Peercast
The Peercast
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A podcast all about Families Together in NYS and the work we do for New Yorkers. We do deep dives into topics surrounding mental health, addiction, youth justice, child welfare, and so much more!
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The podcast focuses on critical issues such as mental health, addiction, youth justice, and child welfare, with episodes diving deep into specific topics like the impact of trauma on families and the role of community support networks.

A podcast all about Families Together in NYS and the work we do for New Yorkers. We do deep dives into topics surrounding mental health, addiction, youth justice, child welfare, and so much more!
In this episode we celebrate pride month 2026! We talk about how LGBTQ+ populations intercect with the peer space in New York and interview a few special guests who share their experience working with, and as, LGBTQ+ people.
The Stonewall Riots: https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/stonewall-riots/
LGBTQ+ Identity and Mental Health Diagnoses: https://www.nami.org/community-and-culture/lgbtq/
LGBTQ+ Youth in the Foster Care System: https://chci.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FINAL.Gutierrez-Eduardo.pdf

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