Healthy Mom • Healthy Family
Preventive Mental Health Education for healthy families and communities
Preventive Mental Health Education for healthy families and communities
Smart Steps NYC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization classified as 509(a) private foundation. We are committed to promoting the well-being of individuals and families through preventive mental health education in underserved and vulnerable communities, particularly Latino communities in New York City with limited access to mental health resources.
Our mission is to promote the well-being of individuals and families through preventive mental health education. We encourage New Yorkers to take proactive steps to improve overall lifestyle by reducing stigma on mental health and nurturing healthy behaviors.
Learning about preventive mental health education promotes healthy behaviors and relationships in families and communities.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to prioritize self-care and take time to recharge. May 18th is Mental Health Action Day, a day to dedicate an hour to ourselves, our loved ones, or our communities.
We also celebrate Mother’s Day in May.
“HEALTHY MOM, HEALTHY FAMILY” is one of our programs. It is a preventive mental health education program aims to educate New Yorkers by focusing on mothers or caregivers who are the most likely to be the first educators and provide emotional support for the entire family.