Author Archives for Comms Team
“When you put barriers on bridges people can’t jump, won’t jump and lives are saved” Stated Dr. John Draper, Project Director of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, in regards to the George Washington Bridge fence installment. Recent construction efforts have begun to install a new barrier for the bridge to reduce the amount of suicide attempts…. View Article
Published on - October 4, 2017 6:21 pm
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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
Published on - September 6, 2017 4:08 pm
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This blog post was authored by N. Mone’ H., a counselor for NYC Well, a program that is administered by MHA-NYC. I fell in love with the idea of becoming a counselor for NYC Well instantly. After a colleague of mine mentioned the open position, I took note but did not make any hasty… View Article
Published on - August 17, 2017 4:12 pm
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Published on - July 25, 2017 1:56 pm
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MHA-NYC President & CEO, Kimberly Williams, alongside Lisa Furst, MHA-NYC’s Assistant Vice President, Michael B. Friedman, Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University, Paul S. Nestadt, Johns Hopkins supervising psychiatrist and post-doctoral fellow, and Lina M. Rodriguez, Columbia University research assistant, have co-authored an article on the importance of proper housing for older individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia. “Not so many years… View Article
Published on - July 20, 2017 3:08 pm
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About Jennifer Watkins: Jennifer Watkins is a community organizer, mentor, friend and peer. Since her first role as an MHA-NYC youth advocate in 2013, Jennifer has supported families as they’ve navigated life events and helped them build strong relationships. While living her own experiences, Jennifer has also helped other youths obtain their educational requirements, coordinated housing… View Article
Published on - June 22, 2017 9:10 pm
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Mental Health Association of NYC Raises $516,625 to Support Mental Health at 25th Annual Gala Award-Winning ABC Journalist Bill Ritter Hosted Event, as First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray; Brandon and Michi Marshall; and the Zirinsky Family Were Recognized for Their Efforts to De-stigmatize Mental Illness and Encourage People to “Just Talk About… View Article
Published on - June 8, 2017 4:31 pm
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The Mental Health Association of New York City is hosting its 25th Annual Gala. Come join us on June 7th for an extraordinary event honoring NY Giants Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall & Michi Marshall, Co-Founders of Project 375, and The Zirinsky Family, Three Generations & Five Decades of Ground Breaking Work. For more information on… View Article
Published on - April 27, 2017 6:51 pm
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Published on - April 24, 2017 2:14 pm
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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
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