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Nassau BOCES Mental Health Consortium (MHC)

Formed in 2019 based on district requests, the Nassau BOCES Mental Health Consortium (MHC) united to collectively support the implementation of NYSED's Mental Health Education requirements. Now expanded, MHC embraces all 56 districts in Nassau County, alongside several districts in Suffolk and Westchester counties.    
We are excited to be able to offer membership to ANY school district in NYS as of July 1, 2023.
2025-2026 MHC District Membership Fee $3,250

Click here to send us an email to request membership information.

Audre Midura

Supervisor II, Mental Health Services, Guidance Tech Services

Beverly Forgash

Program Coordinator

Eileen Dwyer

Program Coordinator

Michael Tweed

Program Coordinator

Christina Trimis

Program Specialist II

The Mental Health Consortium offers 14+ collegial work groups/circles that meet virtually monthly, including, elementary counselor circle, school psychologist collaborative clinical discussion group, BCBA circle, School Avoidance Team, crisis team roundtable exercises and more.  These groups are offered to school district staff for NO COST.  These groups are moderated by experts in their fields. The district MHC membership covers the cost of these groups.

The MHC schedule includes monthly workshops, updates, presentations, and trainings. These sessions, often available virtually, connect participating districts with experts and cover diverse topics such as mental and behavioral health, clinical updates, new research, and NYSED information dissemination. Additionally, annual training initiatives are offered in a cohort format, enabling district teams to receive training on evidence-based programs. Notably, Nassau BOCES is proud to be a CASEL Fellows Partner.

Looking for ideas for your next conference day?  To facilitate the sharing of information and engaging presentations, Nassau BOCES MHC has a robust catalog of professional development providers for districts.   Nassau BOCES 2025-2026 Catalog 

Our Next Presentation....

Mental Health Liaison Meeting

2025-2026 MHC Meeting Dates and Topics

*subject to change

December 17, 2025, 9am - 11:30am
Location: Nassau BOCES Lupinskie Center
Topic: Sound Therapy & Reiki - Discover the healing properties of sound and learn about reiki therapy. 

Gina Duffy - Reiki Master will teach us how Reiki energy can create space for healing emotional, spiritual and physical traumas of the past and present. Bring a blanket and pillow, yoga mat and dress comfortably. We have a limited number of yoga mats available- if you have one- bring it!

January 20, 2026, 10am - 12pm
Location: Nassau BOCES Lupinskie Center
Topic: Inner Source Health Dr. LoGuidice

Join internationally recognized naturopathic physician Dr. Pina LoGuidice for an inspiring and practical workshop on harnessing the body's natural ability to heal and thrive. As co-founder of Inner Source Health & Wellness, Dr. LoGuidice blends cutting-edge integrative medicine with time-honored holistic practices, offering participants a roadmap to greater vitality, resilience, and balance. In this workshop, Dr. LoGuidice will guide participants through: The Foundations of Naturopathic Healing - exploring nutrition, lifestyle, and mind-body practices that restore energy and well-being. Stress and Energy Reset - strategies to calm the nervous system, improve focus, and enhance natural vitality in everyday life. Practical Tools for Whole-Person Wellness - evidence-based tips participants can immediately apply to support immune health, hormonal balance, and emotional resilience. With warmth, clinical expertise, and an empowering approach, Dr. LoGuidice creates a space where participants can reconnect with their "inner source” of health. Whether you are an educator, parent, or professional seeking tools for personal and family wellness, this workshop offers actionable insights that inspire sustainable self-care and a renewed sense of balance.

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CHEATSHEET2025-2026dates (PDF)