Author Archives for Ashley Vactor

A Statement on the Passing of Marvin Spieler

It is with great sadness that the staff of MHA-NYC announce the passing of our dear friend and colleague Marvin Spieler. Throughout his life, Marvin was an outspoken advocate for all those with mental illness and championed recovery for all people living with behavioral health needs. Marvin, one our very first employees, supported the development… View Article Published on - March 24, 2016 8:58 pm Published by - Leave your thoughts

Annual Mental Health Policy Breakfast: Honoring Patrick J. Kennedy

The Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy was honored by MHA-NYC at their Annual Mental Health Policy Breakfast on October 29th. A former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and one of the nation’s leading political voices on mental illness, addiction, and other brain diseases, he is the co-author of “A Common Struggle: A Personal Journey… View Article Published on - September 29, 2015 2:59 pm Published by - Leave your thoughts