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.

Join us in Albany on
March 13, 2019 for
Mental Health Matters Day!

Did you know?

Effective July 1, 2018 New York schools are required by law to provide instruction in mental health to all elementary, middle and high school students.

• Visit MHANYS’ School Mental Health Resource and Training Center www.mentalhealthednys.org.
• Read Mental Health Education in New York Schools  – A review of legislative history, intent, and vision for implementation. MHANYS report on mental health education in New York Schools.
• View The Doctors segment on mental health education in schools highlighting New York as the first state in the nation to have this law.  www.thedoctorstv.com/videos/mental-health-education-schools