Author Archives for Comms Team

Being an NYC Well Counselor

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 Published by -

A Good Place To Live Is Critical for Older Adults With Psychiatric Disabilities

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 Published by -

MHA-NYC’s Jennifer Watkins Honored at 2017 Gala

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 Published by - Leave your thoughts

Mental Health Association of NYC Raises $516,625 to Support Mental Health at 25th Annual Gala

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 Published by - Leave your thoughts

MHA-NYC 25th Annual Gala Information Packet

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 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 -

Rosalynn Carter & Chirlane McCray Discuss #ThriveNYC

First Lady Rosalynn Carter & NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray discuss #ThriveNYC and how we can ensure that the one in five American adults who are living with a mental health condition receive more support, not less. MHA-NYC is proud to administer NYC Well, a program of #ThriveNYC. Click here to read the USA Today… View Article Published on - April 11, 2017 7:23 pm Published by -