Welcome to Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS)
MHANYS is a not-for-profit organization that works to end the stigma against mental illness and promotes mental health wellness in New York State. MHANYS achieves this through training, education, advocacy and policy, community-based partnership programming, and by connecting individuals and families to help.
MHANYS Annual Awards Celebration & Conference
Featured speakers:
- Ann Sullivan, MD, NYS Office of Mental Health
- Benjamin Miller, PsyD, Wellbeing Trust,
- Aileen Gunther, NYS Assembly
- Samra G. Brouk, NYS Senate
2021 Legislative Session Activities
Summary of the 2021 Mental Health America Report: Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis
According to the CDC’s 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 1 in 3 high school students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness and 1 in 6 reported they had made a suicide plan in the past year. Both statistics represent a 40% increase over the previous decade. Early reports indicate mental health concerns among youth have increased throughout the pandemic. The Mental Health Association of New York State, Inc. (MHANYS) was proud to be a national leader in mental health education….
Visit our Legislative Action Community.
Check out Glenn’s Testimony to Joint Legislative Public Hearing on Mental Health Crisis Services.
MHFA
Learn more about
MHFA Trainings
CarePath Program
Learn about the MHANYS’ CarePath Program
Voter Empowerment Project
Learn about MHANYS’ Voter Empowerment Project.
Suicide Prevention
LOSS Prevention Teams
New York State Resource
NY Project Hope helps New Yorkers understand their reaction and emotions during COVID-19. Find out more here.
