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MHA-NYC’s New President, Kimberly Williams

With change comes opportunity. In January, I took on the amazing role of serving MHA-NYC’s staff, consumers, and community as President. This is a period of big change, both at our organization and across the behavioral health landscape. In the first quarter of this year, we faced a proposal from Congress to repeal and replace… View Article Published on - April 18, 2017 8:08 pm Published by - Leave your thoughts

Ticket to Wellness

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which MHA-NYC administers in partnership with The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), provides resources and support for anyone in distress, anywhere in the country, any time of the day or night. This winter, the Lifeline teamed up with Metro North to take suicide prevention another step… View Article Published on - April 18, 2017 4:25 pm Published by -

MHA-NYC AND FACEBOOK EXPAND THEIR PARTNERSHIP TO PROMOTE SUICIDE PREVENTION ACROSS THE WORLD

Social media is not just for selfies anymore.  MHA-NYC and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline have had a long and robust partnership with Facebook, helping them use the power of their network to prevent suicides. In March, we took the next step forward in this exciting collaboration, expanding reporting and tools to help more people… View Article Published on - April 18, 2017 4:24 pm Published by -

Bronx Adolescent Skills Center Sit-In

Until very recently, the students of the Bronx Adolescent Skills Center (ASC) TASC Program were taught math by a phenomenal teacher. This teacher sadly had to go on medical leave early in 2017, which left them feeling hopeless. The students went from learning math in a fun and interactive way, to being sat in front… View Article Published on - April 14, 2017 6:20 pm Published by -

‘Raise the Age’ Is Law

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed ‘Raise the Age’ legislation into law on Monday. This means that young people who commit non-violent crimes will no longer be processed as adults in the criminal justice system. Instead, they will receive the help they need. Our Education Services Specialist RueZalia Watkins noted: “This huge news for families who have… View Article Published on - April 12, 2017 2:21 pm Published by -

We Must Advocate For Older Adults With Behavioral Health Conditions

By Kimberly Williams, MSSW, Lisa Furst, LMSW, MPH, and Michael Friedman, LMSW As of this writing, the healthcare and behavioral health systems are facing unprecedented threats from proposed legislation to significantly roll back the gains achieved through the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  Medicaid is also under threat, as the current legislative proposal attempts to alter… View Article Published on - April 3, 2017 8:51 pm Published by -

Speaking for Youth

DJ Wilkerson shares his experiences with MHA-NYC’s Queens Adolescent Skill Center, and how the Center helped him build his skills and gave him a chance to speak for youth without a voice. Published on - March 2, 2017 3:52 pm Published by -

Family Matters

Helping others is often the way we end up helping ourselves. No one knows that better than Michelle, who was able to help her two sons with the skills she learned on the job at NYC’s Bronx Family Resource Center (FRC). Her family’s transformation didn’t happen overnight. Back in 2004, Michelle was working with parents… View Article Published on - March 1, 2017 10:20 am Published by -

Making a Difference: Abbie’s Story

Fifteen-year-old Abbie of San Antonio, Texas, knows firsthand what depression and suicide looked like. Her older sister attempted suicide last year, which eventually led Abbie to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. In 2012, the Lifeline launched You Matter, a blog written by five young adults like Abbie, who know suicide isn’t the solution and want… View Article Published on - March 1, 2017 10:15 am Published by -

Chris Trotter at the 2013 MHA NYC Gala

Christopher describes his journey to MHA-NYC’s Bronx Adolescent Skills Center and how the program provided a safe space in which to grow, learn, and develop the skills necessary to succeed in life. Published on - March 1, 2017 10:11 am Published by -