November 2, 2017
Join Us for the #MonthOfThankYou
For the month of November, the month in which we celebrate Thanksgiving, we are introducing #MonthOfThankYou, which is a month-long opportunity for us to thank our donors. We could not run our programs or help the over one million people we serve every year without the generosity of those who provide financial support. Kim Williams… View Article
October 26, 2017
Minds Ahead and the Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon
This guest post is by Taylor Clark, co-chair of MHA-NYC’s young professionals council, Minds Ahead. Taylor lives in NYC and works as a Senior Consultant in Ernst & Young’s Financial Services Advisory practice. She previously held a summer internship at MHA-NYC’s Bronx Adolescent Skills Center where she was incredibly fortunate to witness the impact of… View Article
October 20, 2017
Superstorm Sandy 5-Year Anniversary
October 29th marks five years since Superstorm Sandy hit New York and New Jersey, flooding streets, subway and traffic tunnels and cutting off power to millions, for several days. It was an event many of us at MHA-NYC remember all too well, as our main office at 50 Broadway was also without power in the immediate… View Article
October 13, 2017
The Bronx’s Quiet, Brutal War With Opioids
“The dramatic rise in opioid-related deaths has devastated communities around the United States in recent years, and has stirred concern among law enforcement and public health officials alike in New York City.” Terrell Jones, a longtime resident of the Bronx and educator with the New York Harm Reduction Educators, always keeps a dose of naloxone, a medication… View Article
October 11, 2017
MHA-NYC Continues to “Just Talk About It”
As the country continues to shine a spotlight on mental health, MHA-NYC and its programs have played a significant role in the media and the public’s growing discourse on mental health and wellness this quarter. In July, the NFL Life Line’s work with current and former NFL Players, staff, and their families was highlighted by… View Article
October 11, 2017
Minds Ahead Laces Up for Wellness
Minds Ahead, MHA-NYC’s young leaders council, are lacing up their running shoes in the name of mental health and wellness. To raise awareness of mental health and support the work of the Mental Health Association of New York City, the Minds Ahead team committed to running the Rock N’ Roll Half Marathon and five-mile race… View Article
September 11, 2017
I Work At A Suicide Hotline – Here’s What It’s Like
“What if I said the wrong thing?” Women’s Health Magazine interviewed one of MHA-NYC’s crisis counselors about working at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and some of the thoughts that every crisis counselor encounters on the job. “I learned that it wasn’t my job to swoop in and save the day. I wasn’t there to… View Article
September 6, 2017
Inside the framework of the #BeThe1To 5 Action Steps
Imagine you’re on a pleasant, afternoon walk around your neighborhood. The sun is shining, but it’s not too hot; there’s a gentle breeze lifting any humidity off your skin, keeping you cool. You can smell freshly cut grass. You’re about ten minutes away from home and you walk this route almost every day. You originally… View Article
September 6, 2017
How Jedi Counsel Brings Together Suicide Prevention, Mental Health, and Popular Culture
Members of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s national network are part of a community that encourages the sharing and innovation of best practices in crisis counseling and suicide prevention. This blog post by Chris Maxwell, Lifeline’s Coordinator of Member Engagement, is an example of the kinds of discussions available to crisis centers in the Lifeline… View Article