Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC) is a nonprofit organization that addresses mental health needs in New York City and across the nation. It is a local organization with national impact and has a three-part mission of services, advocacy and education.

 

MHA-NYC identifies unmet needs and develops culturally sensitive programs to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness while promoting the importance of mental health. For general information, call 212-254-0333.

 

MHA-NYC 2010 Gala Closing Bell

MHA-NYC GALA 2010
"Investing in Our Future"

MHA-NYC Programs

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Over 2 million callers have received immediate crisis counseling and mental health referrals through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Lifeline is a network of more than 145 crisis centers nationwide, available 24/7 to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.  Veterans in emotional distress can access help through the Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline. For help, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

LifeNet is the portal for support, information, and referrals to treatment for mental health and substance use concerns-and is staffed exclusively by trained mental health professionals. It is New York City's only toll-free, multilingual, multicultural, confidential 24/7 hotline.
Call 1-800-543-3638. Visit our website at www.800lifenet.org.

Center for Policy, Advocacy & Education serves as a hub for progressive thinking and action to change mental health policy. Call 212-614-5753.

Geriatric Mental Health Alliance of NY is a coalition of over 3000 individuals and organizations that advocates for improved policies and services for older adults with mental health needs. Call 212-614-5753.

Veterans Mental Health Coalition of New York City was formed by MHA-NYC in collaboration with the National Alliance on Mental Illness of NYC.  The mission of the Coalition is to promote the mental health and well-being of New York City service members, veterans, and their families through education, information, collaboration, and promotion of a comprehensive array of services. Call 212-254-0333.

Staying In Balance Toolkit Helps Workers Manage Stress MHA-NYC's groundbreaking program, Staying In Balance: Coping in an Uncertain Economy, helps workers manage the increases in stress that come with an uncertain economy and increased demands in the workplace. Learn more about the Staying In Balance Toolkit here.



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