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Mental Health Association Guide to Therapists
Address:
614 West State Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Email:
Website:
The Mental Health Association in Tompkins County is a private, non-profit organization that provides advocacy, crisis planning, education, adult services, family support, information, referrals, respite and wellness planning concerning mental health issues, services, and providers.
Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc.
AKA (Also Known As):
MHANYS
Address:
194 Washington Avenue
Suite 415
Albany, NY 12210-2314
Suite 415
Albany, NY 12210-2314
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm
Phone:
Fax:
(518) 427-8676
Email:
Title:
CEO
The mission of the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS) is to ensure that the public mental health policy is fair, just, and promotes equality. MHANYS is dedicated to promoting mental health and recovery by encouraging consumer empowerment, overcoming discrimination, and raising public awareness with education, advocacy, and public information.
Mental Health Association in T.C., Adult Advocacy Program
Address:
301 South Geneva Street (Henry St. John Building)
Suite 109
Ithaca, NY 14850
Suite 109
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 272-5343
Title:
Director of Adult Services
Trained advocates answer requests for assistance from individuals who use mental health and/or hospital psychiatric services.
Advocates can:
Advocates can:
- assist in decision-making/informed choices
- lend support
- clarify treatment plans
- supply information about hospital policies or procedures
- refer to Mental Hygiene Legal Services or other legal resources
- discuss options for support in the community
- respond to other concerns from individuals receiving or who have received mental health services
- intercede in difficulties with activities of daily living, landlords, etc.
Mental Health Association in T.C., Community Education
Address:
301 South Geneva Street (Henry St. John Building)
Suite 109
Ithaca, NY 14850
Suite 109
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 272-5343
Email:
Title:
Community Educator
The Community Education Program:
- publishes the MHA magazine "States of Mind" three times a year
- organizes conferences, workshops, speakers, symposia and forums on mental health issues
- works with the MHA Wellness and Referral Program to collect and supply materials on individuals' request topics for public use
- offers education on mental health and related issues to individuals, groups, schools and businesses
- provides wellness and recovery resources to the public including information on mental health professionals and support groups. A list of psychiatrists, therapists, and support groups also is available online.
Mental Health Association in T.C., Community Mental Health Project
Address:
301 South Geneva Street (Henry St. John Building)
Suite 109
Ithaca, NY 14850
Suite 109
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 272-5343
Title:
Assistant Executive Director
The Community Mental Health Project is renewable annually.Topics and focii change each year. Currently we are working to present programs to help reduce stigma in our community. This project is accountable to MHANYS (Mental Health Association of NYS), which is its state umbrella organization.
Mental Health Association in T.C., Family Support Services
Address:
301 South Geneva Street (Henry St. John Building)
Suite 109
Ithaca, NY 14850
Suite 109
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 272-5343
Title:
Family Support Services Coordinator
Family Support Services offers a respite program for families where a mental health diagnosis is present or presumed. A trained parent advocate can accompany parents of children with special needs to meetings, etc.
This advocate also works with parents/caregivers/guardians who have a psychiatric diagnosis. Limited case management is provided to coordinate meetings with multiple service providers. Advocacy is offered as needed for
parents and children.
Socialization and skill building activities for children with/or who have a parent with a diagnosed mental illness is offered. Services are provided to children ages 3-18 years old. Activities may involve visits to museums, parks, movies, gyms, restaurants and/or other venues that foster age-appropriate emotional and social growth.
The Parents Support Group meets monthly on the 1st Monday of the month for parents to gain support and receive information, education, support and feedback about children with special needs.
Parent empowerment training is also offered through this program.
Mental Health Association in T.C., Parent Partner Program
Address:
615 Willow Avenue
(program and support group meeting)
Ithaca, NY 14850
(program and support group meeting)
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Call for schedule
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
607-272-5343
Email:
The Parent Partner Program is an educational and support program for parents, family and loved ones of those with eating disorders.
The program consists of two three-hour sessions with opportunities to meet with medical, nutrition and mental health professionals about current eating disorders research and practices.
A support group for parents, siblings and friends of a loved one with an eating disorder, the Eating Disorders Family & Friends Support Network meets:
A support group for parents, siblings and friends of a loved one with an eating disorder, the Eating Disorders Family & Friends Support Network meets:
3rd Wednesday, 6:45 pm
Cornell Cooperative Extension, 615 Willow Ave.
The group connects by interactive video with families and friends in two other counties for informative dialog and support.Mental Health Association in T.C., SPACE
AKA (Also Known As):
SPACE
Address:
301 South Geneva Street (Henry St. John Building)
Suite 109
Ithaca, NY 14850
Suite 109
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 am-5:30 pm; Wednesday, 2:30 pm-6:30 pm with a dinner at 5 pm; Saturdays 12 noon-5 pm Holidays,
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 241-1005
Email:
Title:
SPACE Coordinator
The SPACE program is run by and for people who are current or former consumers of mental health services.
Its projects include:
- "drop-in" center for consumers to participate in activities just relax
- social and recreational activities such as writing groups, holiday celebrations, craft groups, outings, leisure time activities, etc.
- "Starlight Presents," a cable TV show on mental health issues nearing airing of its 600th episode
Mental Health Association in T.C., Starlight Peer Advocacy Center
AKA (Also Known As):
Starlight Peer Advocacy (Drop In) Center for Empowerment (SPACE)
Address:
Henry St. John Building
301 South Geneva Street, Suite 110
Ithaca, NY 14850
301 South Geneva Street, Suite 110
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 10am - 6pm. Dinner is on Wednesday, at 201 East Green Street, at 5PM; Holidays, 12pm - 6pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 241-1005
Email:
Website:
Title:
SPACE Coordinator
The SPACE program is run by and for people who are current or former consumers of mental health services. One SPACE project is a cable TV show on mental health issues called "Starlight Presents" that is nearing the airing of its 300th episode. It has social and recreational activities of all kinds including writing groups, holiday celebrations, craft groups, outings, leisure time activities, etc.
Mental Health Association in T.C., Therapeutic Recreation Program
AKA (Also Known As):
KIDS FIRST
Address:
301 South Geneva Street (Henry St. John Building)
Suite 109
Ithaca, NY 14850
Suite 109
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 272-5343
Title:
Respite Coordinator
KIDS FIRST is a summer therapeutic recreation program for children and youth unable to attend other mainstream summer programs. Youth learn socialization and behavioral skills as well as having summer fun.
Saturday activity and recreational groups, which offer a break for parents, take place during the school year. Trained workers provide positive role models for participants.
Eligibility for these programs includes: diagnosis of Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) or developmental disability; having a parent or primary caregiver with a mental illness diagnosis.
Mental Health Association in T.C., Wellness and Referral Program
Address:
301 South Geneva Street (Henry St. John Building)
Suite 109
Ithaca, NY 14850
Suite 109
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 272-5343
Email:
Title:
C.R.E.W. Director
C.R.E.W. (Counseling, Recovery, Empowerment, and Wellness Services) provides mental health services through therapy, support groups and one-on-one consultation.
Groups for adults take a strengths-based approach using systems such as Wellness Recovery Action Plan (W.R.A.P.) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (D.B.T.).
The new after-school program for children and adolescents will focus on skill building and emotional support.
Mental Health Association in Tompkins County
Address:
614 West State Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 272-5343
Email:
Website:
Title:
Executive Director
The Mental Health Association in Tompkins County envisions a community-based system of care and treatment that enables every person to achieve all rights and responsibilities and to participate fully in society. We offer a variety of programs including advocacy and support services, respite services for children, support for parents and caregivers, community education, information and referral, and a peer social center.
Mental Health Association in Tompkins County.
AKA (Also Known As):
Mental Health Association
Address:
301 South Geneva Street (Henry St. John Building)
Suite 109
Ithaca, NY 14850
Suite 109
Ithaca, NY 14850
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Area Served:
tompkins
Phone:
Fax:
(607) 272-5343
Email:
Title:
Interim Executive Director
The Mental Health Association in Tompkins County (MHA) envisions a community-based system of care and treatment, enabling every person to achieve all rights and responsibilities and to participate fully in society.
MHA programs include:
- advocacy and support services
- respite services for children
- support for parents and caregivers
- community education
- wellness and recovery
- information and referral
- peer recovery and social center
Mental Health Association of Cortland County
Address:
25 Clinton Ave
P.O. Box 282
Cortland, NY 13045
P.O. Box 282
Cortland, NY 13045
Hours:
8 am - 1 pm
Phone:
Email:
The Mental Health Association is a chapter of the MHA New York State and an affiliate of the National MHA. They are also the local chapter of the Alliance for the Mentally Ill and NAMI New York State.
Services provided:
Services provided:
- ADHD Family Support
- Reach: Family Support
- Reach-Basics: Series of twelve lectures annually on or about mental health issues
- Mental Health Library: Including books, videos pamplets and journals
- Self-Help Library: Books, videos, etc for use by persons identified as having a mental disorder
- Three Newsletters: Providing up-to-date information on the causes and treatments of mental illness
Mental Health Association of NYC, World Trade Center Health Program
Established by the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program provides medical testing and care for specific symptoms and illnesses, including psychological and substance abuse problems, related to exposure at World Trade Center disaster sites.
The program offers services for:
The program offers services for:
- responders, workers and volunteers who helped with rescue, recovery and cleanup at the World Trade Center and related sites in New York City
- survivors who were in the disaster area or lived, worked or attended school there
- trouble breathing with wheezing, like asthma
- inability to perform normal tasks without becoming short of breath
- requent sinus problems or constant cough
- frequent nose and throat irritation
- stress-related illness, anxiety and depression
