Mental Health Association of Westchester County

Description

MHA is the premier mental health agency in Westchester, serving 18,000 individuals each year through advocacy, community education and direct services. MHA's programs provide for early identification of mentalhealth issues, offer community-based treatments, and incorporate evidenced-based interventions. Services include: counseling and support services to children, adolescents, adults, seniors and families, in both licensed clinics and home-based environments; bilingual and bicultural clinical treatment and support services for the Latino population; housing and support for adults with a serious mental illness; community and professional education on topics such as child abuse, mental disorders, stress management, and suicide prevention; The Sterling Community Center, providing support and activities for adults who have a psychiatric disability; advocating for abused children in foster care to attain permanent homes and for the rights, and eradicating the stigma that prevents people from seeking treatment for mental health issues.