2013 Annual Benefit

The MHA-NYC Annual Benefit event "Where There is Help, There is Hope" honoring Kenneth Fisher and Family is June 6, 2013.

Learn more about the event on our gala webpage.

 

Advocacy for Veterans

Scott Thompson, Director of our Veterans Mental Health Coalition,  delivers testimony for veterans awaiting mental health services and healthcare to the New York City Council's Veterans and Mental Health Committees.

Gun Safety and Suicide Prevention

Means restriction-reducing a suicidal person's access to highly lethal means-is an important part of a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention. Firearms, which result in more suicides than homicides in this country, are the most lethal and most common method of suicide. Learn more about reducing access to lethal means of suicide and the right to privacy for people with mental illness>>

Help After the Boston Marathon

If you need to speak with someone about the events in Boston, the Disaster Distress Helpline is here for support. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746.

Learn how MHA-NYC's Crisis Contact Center rallied to support people in Boston.

Mental Health Resources After Hurricane Sandy

1-800-LIFENET was chosen to be an integral part of Project Hope-FEMA's official crisis counseling program for those in distress related to Hurricane Sandy in New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, and Westchester Counties. Click the link below to find resources for coping after Hurricane Sandy and other information.

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Get Help

LifeNet
If you are in emotional distress, please call LifeNet at 1-800-LIFENET. Visit LifeNet's Network of Care at www.800lifenet.org
BRAVEline
New York City public schoolchildren can call the anti-bullying BRAVEline at 212-709-3222 or text crisis counselors at 646-490-0233 from 2:30pm-9:30pm Monday through Friday.
OASAS HOPEline
Struggling with substance abuse or gambling addiction, in New York state please call the OASAS HOPEline at: 1-877-8HOPE-NY.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
En Espanol: 1-888-628-9454
The Veterans Crisis Line
The Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1) or text to 838255.
Disaster Distress Helpline
In distress stemming from a man-made or natural disaster? Call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text "Talk With Us" to 66746

Recent News

GMHA

May 19-25 is Older Americans' Mental Health Week! Join the Geriatric Mental Health Alliance to help advocate for the mental health needs of older adults.
NYT

Read a letter to the editor in the New York Times by Dr. John Draper, Director of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and President of Link2Health Solutions, Inc., on the rise in suicides among Baby Boomers.
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May is Mental Health Month! Visit us on Facebook and Twitter to see a unique, daily tip towards improving your mental health and learn more about how to help people with mental illness.
HuffPo

Read a powerful and informative article in The Huffington Post  by Kim Williams, Director of MHA's Center for Policy, Advocacy and Education on the real mental health issue in gun violence: suicide prevention.
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Celebrate the 1 year anniversary of our Harlem Bay Network PROS (Personalized Recovery Oriented Services) program.

View our slideshow of the anniversary event and check out the video playlist featuring poems, songs, and program testimonials from PROS participants.

 

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MHA of NYC - Tue 21 May 13 @ 8:28People with chronic pain are at a higher risk for #suicide: http://t.co/TWClQHjLnD An expert from @800273TALK is featured in this piece.

MHA of NYC - Tue 21 May 13 @ 7:43 #MentalHealthMonth Daily Tip: Listening to music can make you happy. Try these mood boosting songs: http://t.co/temRMj9DhU #MHM2013

MHA of NYC - Tue 21 May 13 @ 6:24If you are struggling with difficult emotions related to tornadoes, contact @distressline at 800-985-5990 or text ‘TalkWithUs’ to 66746.