MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER

MHIC provides up-to-date and relevant mental health information, referrals, and resources to those who contact our office and through outreach activities. MHIC is MHANYS’ central link for using technology to disseminate information.

The MHIC provides mental health information and resources in New York State. Dissemination takes place via:

• Phone – During regular business hours, our staff operates the MHIC Information and Referral Line. We link callers to a broad range of local, statewide, and national mental health organizations and programs, and answer questions on mental health topics. Contact MHIC at (800) 766-6177 x216 [outside New York State: call (518) 434-0439 x216].
• Internet – Visitors to the MHANYS website can access current news items relevant to the mental health field, find out about upcoming events, read MHANYS’ publications, learn about MHANYS’ programs and initiatives, and link to helpful sites and to a directory of the MHANYS’ network of affiliate community mental health providers.
• Training and Technical Assistance – Each MHANYS program provides training and technical assistance.
• Presentations – MHANYS staff members are recognized for their knowledge and expertise on issues facing residents of New York State with psychiatric disabilities, their families, and service providers. MHANYS staff is able to present information on policy and practice, as well as provide mental health information to the general public.