Greater Mental Health of New York

Today marks the second anniversary of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Since transitioning to the three-digit number, 988 has provided vital support to 10 million contacts through calls, texts, and chats. If you are ever in need of someone to talk to, the #988Lifeline is here for you. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, lonely, or just need to talk, the Lifeline's trained crisis counselors are ready to listen. Call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org/chat. You matter and you are not alone. 💙

Did you know that Westchester County local police departments have direct access to Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRT) to respond immediately to community members experiencing a behavioral health crisis? Available exclusively through 911 dispatch or local police departments in the catchment areas and composed of mental health professionals from agencies across Westchester County, MCRT helps to engage individuals, address their needs, and connect them to appropriate services and supports. Swipe to learn more about MCRT, or visit https://lnkd.in/e85wDtra.

Today marks the second anniversary of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Since transitioning to the three-digit number, 988 has provided vital support to 10 million contacts through calls, texts, and chats. If you are ever in need of someone to talk to, the #988Lifeline is here for you. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, lonely, or just need to talk, the Lifeline's trained crisis counselors are ready to listen. Call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org/chat. You matter and you are not alone. 💙

Losing a loved one, especially to suicide, can trigger a range of difficult and unexpected emotions. Often, there is a sense of confusion about why it happened and how to move forward. Held the first Wednesday of every month at our Valley Cottage location, Greater Mental Health’s Survivors of Suicide Group offers survivors of suicide a safe, non-judgmental place to share, connect with others who understand, and provide comfort, support and hope. Led by a highly trained professional, the group will also cover skills and resources to help individuals on their healing journey 💙.   Interested in learning more? Visit https://lnkd.in/eFTZZ3VC

Last week, our staff gathered at VE Macy Park for a picnic to celebrate the formation of our newly merged entity, Greater Mental Health of New York!   For nearly 80 years, The Mental Health Association of Westchester and The Mental Health Association of Rockland have promoted the mental and emotional well-being of children, adolescents and adults throughout Westchester and Rockland counties and beyond. With our merger, we are excited to introduce you to something #Greater- and truly believe that we are #BetterTogether. Our merger enables us to provide an expanded range of programs, services, and support to our community. Together, we are committed to making a greater impact on #mentalhealth and #wellbeing.   Discover more about our services at https://lnkd.in/en5hnN-4.

✨July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! ✨ Established in 2008 in honor of mental health advocate Bebe Moore Campbell, Minority Mental Health Month highlights the unique mental health challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and people of color in order to continue working towards a future where mental health care is accessible and equitable to all. At Greater Mental Health of New York, we honor Bebe Moore Campbell’s legacy by working to decrease barriers through partnering with local organizations, advocating for systemic change at the state and federal levels, and providing high-quality, culturally competent, and person-centered mental health care regardless of financial status. To learn more about BIPOC mental health month and how you can get involved, visit https://lnkd.in/emuvsXdX #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth #MentalHealthForAll #EndTheStigma #CulturallyCompetentCare

Losing someone to suicide is unlike any other loss. Along with suicide prevention trainings and services, our highly trained staff offer Postvention Support Services to help facilitate healing from the grief and distress of suicide loss as well as mitigate other negative effects of exposure to suicide. Greater Mental Health's Postvention Support Services are open to all community members, regardless of enrollment in Greater Mental Health services. Reach out today to schedule a meeting with our team or visit our website to learn more at https://lnkd.in/gJEnygWg.

June is Men’s Mental Health Month. For too long, societal norms have deterred men from speaking out about their struggles. But it’s time to change that narrative - and bust common myths about men’s mental health that contribute to it. Today, we’re sharing some important reminders to support and encourage men in their mental health journeys. For more resources and links to 24-7 support chat lines, please visit https://lnkd.in/emuvsXdX. #BreakTheStigma #MentalHealthMonth #MensMentalHealth #MentalHealthMyths

Yesterday, Greater Mental Health of New York commemorated Juneteenth with a vibrant celebration at our Valley Cottage location. The event featured southern cuisine from Brother’s Barbecue and an outdoor gathering, where we were honored to welcome speakers and Rockland County natives: - Annquette Mackey, Program Manager for Transitional Services at The Center for Safety and Change - Quantah Moor (born Tammy Eleazer), a spoken word artist - Dr. Weldon McWilliams IV, Professor of Black Studies at SUNY New Paltz We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our speakers, staff, and program participants for making this event memorable. Special appreciation goes to our Rockland-based Diversity, Inclusion, Awareness, and Learning for Ongoing Unity and Equity (DIALOGUE) committee for organizing this exceptional celebration, whose efforts help to create a more inclusive environment that positively impacts our agency and the communities we serve.

Greater Mental Health of New York is proud celebrate #Juneteenth! Juneteenth (June 19th) recognizes the end of slavery and specifically commemorates the events of June 19, 1865, on which the news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas and freed approximately 250,000 individuals who remained enslaved there. Our agency is closed today in honor of Juneteenth. We are excited to commemorate this critical turning point in American history tomorrow at our annual Juneteenth celebration with staff and individuals engaged in our services. For information and guides to cultural education events around the region, see https://lnkd.in/emuvsXdX .