Council
on
Diversity & Inclusion
Mission Statement:
”To increase awareness and provide our membership a diversity lens through inclusive initiatives and informational resources.”
Diversity: Inclusion:
di ver si ty in clu sion
Pronunciation: \də-’vər-sə-tē,dĭ-\ Pronunciation: \in-’klü-zhən\
Function: noun Function: noun
Date: 14th century Etymology: Latin inclusion- ,inclusio, from includere
Date: 1600
At SHRM, we define Diversity as “the At SHRM, we define inclusion as
collective mixture of differences and ”the achievement of a work
similarities that includes for example, environment in which all individuals
individual and organizational character- are treated fairly and respectfully,
istics, values, beliefs, experiences, back- have equal access to opportunities
grounds, preferences, and behaviors.” and resources, and can contribute
fully to the organization’s success.”
SHRM-LI Supports Our Veterans
To learn more about employment of veterans, resources available to veterans and
the benefits received by the employer and the veteran-employee, click on the links below.
Veterans Health Alliance of Long Island/Mental Health Association of Nassau County
“You Served Your Country-Now Let Your Community Support You”
The Veterans Health Alliance of Long Island includes representatives from state and county government, the VA, veterans’ organizations, mental health and substance abuse providers, universities, business, and individual veterans, all of whom have a personal interest in supporting Long Island’s veterans.
http://www.mhanc.org/default.aspx?PageID=789
You Served You Earned!
There is HELP
There are BENEFITS
There are ANSWERS
Click Here to Download Brochure
The following article appeared in LongIslandPress.com By Spencer Rumsey on January 27, 2011:
Soldiers of Misfortune: Thousands of Long Island Veterans Need Help
Additional Veteran Resources:
Long Island State Veterans Home- 631-444-8547 or 631-444-VETS
Mental Health Assoc. of Nassau County- 516-504-HELP
VA Medical Center in Northport/Caregiver Support Coordinator – 1-855-260-3274
VA Northport Agent Orange Registry- 631-261-4400
VA Women’s Program- 631-544-5314
Veterans Crisis Hotline for urgent mental health issues- 1-800-273-TALK (Press 1 for veterans)
Veterans Services Division Town of Oyster Bay
977 Hicksville Road
Massapequa, NY 11758
Phone (Workday) – 516-797-7875
Phone (24/7) – 516-799-8300
Fax- 888-799-8301
Weekly Column – http://experts.longisland.com/veterans
Blog: http://SaysWhoGI.wordpress.com
Presentations to community groups on the subject of Veterans can be arranged. Contact:
Veterans Services Division Town of Oyster Bay – 516-797-7875
Mental Health Association - 516-489-2322 ext. 1111.
For further information contact:
Diversity and Inclusion Co-Chairs – DiversityandInclusion@SHRMLI.org
Lois M. Cooper
Lisa Griffith, Esq.
