BHSN Launches “Together Totes” to Support Community Members in Crisis with funding from The Foundation of CVPH
News Release of Dec. 23, 2025 – Plattsburgh, NY — Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN) is announcing the launch of “Together Totes,” a new community initiative providing essential hygiene and seasonal care items to individuals and families in crisis in the North Country. The program is supported through grant funding from The Foundation of CVPH. This collaboration hopes to bring much-needed support to our community when it is needed most.
The program is expected to reach over 1,000 individuals annually, with at least 500 care packages distributed in its first operational year through local community partners and multiple BHSN-run community programs.
Two deliveries of the totes have already taken place on 12/22 and 12/23, to the JCEO and to the Interfaith Food Shelf in Plattsburgh.
You can view video of the deliveries here: https://youtu.be/7PsUa1LbNfg.
Together Totes will be filled with toiletries, basic hygiene products, and winter essentials such as hats and gloves. These items will be distributed to BHSN clients experiencing urgent needs—including those fleeing domestic violence, transitioning out of hospitalization or homelessness.
In addition to supporting BHSN programs, Together Totes will be shared with community partners including JCEO, the Interfaith Food Pantry, and other regional service providers, strengthening collaboration and ensuring equitable access to essential items across the community.
“The Foundation of CVPH’s support allows us to meet people at pivotal moments—when a small act of care can make a major difference,” said Kevin Cooney, Marketing Director at BHSN. “Together Totes are about promoting dignity, stability, and wellness by making sure no one goes without the most basic essentials.”
Posted: December 24th, 2025 under Charity Events, City News, Community Events, General News, Northern NY News.