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E-blast Week of 2/13/12

FoF — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:47:02 +0000

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President’s Day Closing

FoF — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:24:08 +0000

Please note, Friends of Firefighters will be closed Monday, February 19 in observance of President’s Day.

24 hour hotline support:

The Samaritans / 212-673-3000

Suicide Prevention Lifeline / 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

LIFENET / 1-800-LIFENET (543-3638)

Women’s Group / 1st Meeting

FoF — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:19:20 +0000

Women’s Group

Friends of Firefighters is here for you.

As a wife/partner/girlfriend/widow of a retired or active firefighter, you are welcome to many of our mental health and wellness services, including counseling, massage therapy, yoga, acupuncture, and financial strategies and guidance. We are also beginning a new program that is just for you.

Join us at our first Women’s Group at Friends of Firefighters and help us shape the direction of this new program. The goal is to provide a confidential and comfortable support group for you, as we discuss a number of topics that you care about.

Our first meeting will be:

Thursday, February 16, 2012 / 11AM – Noon

199 Van Brunt St., Brooklyn

After the meeting you will have an opportunity to learn about the Biofeedback mPod.

Contact Stephanie at FoF for more information.

Council Members attend On the Arm Breakfast

FoF — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:23:22 +0000

Council Members Elizabeth Crowley & Vincent Gentile attended yesterday’s On the Arm Breakfast, pictured here with FoF Board & Staff.

On the Arm Breakfast – 2/8/12

FoF — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:25:37 +0000

February’s On the Arm Breakfast is tomorrow, Wednesday, February 8, from 8AM-11AM. Breakfasts are held the 2nd Wednesday of every month as a way to bring firefighters, families, and volunteers together. We also extend the invitation to service men and women.

This month we will have chair massage therapy, a yoga demonstration, and an opportunity to learn about the Biofeedback mPod.

We look forward to you joining us!

Save the Date! 5/5/12

FoF — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:39:27 +0000

Dodgeball Tournament Fundraiser! Find out more here.

1/30/12 E-blast

FoF — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:44:50 +0000

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Hope for the Warriors Lunch – Friday 1/27

FoF — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:52:46 +0000

As part of the Friends of Firefighters partnership with Hope for the Warriors, we invite firefighters to join FoF & H4W for lunch tomorrow, Fri 1/27, 1-3PM, at Holliswood Hospital in Queens.

Please RSVP to Friends of Firefighters TODAY by calling 718-643-0980.

Support Group for Women

FoF — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:50:26 +0000

Are you the spouse/partner of an FDNY firefighter?

Friends of Firefighters is here for you.

Friends of Firefighters, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to addressing the physical, mental health, and wellness needs of New York City’s firefighters (active and retired) and their families. Our ongoing mission is to provide long term support and services through confidential counseling, wellness services, and other assistance required by firefighters and their families.

As a wife/partner/girlfriend of a retired or active firefighter, you are welcome to many of our mental health and wellness services, including counseling, massage therapy, yoga, acupuncture, and financial strategies and guidance.

We are starting a support group for women. Date, time, and location is flexible; we know that finding time for yourself can be a challenge.

Please call 718-643-0980 to speak to Stephanie for more information

Effort Seeks to Raise Funds for Two Injured FDNY Firefighter

FoF — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:21:55 +0000

Read the whole article here.