Happenings

The MHANYS 2025 Annual Awards Dinner was a night to remember! Over 120 guests from across New York gathered to celebrate our incredible affiliates, partners, and advocates making a difference in mental health across the state.

Huge thanks to our sponsors and supporters who make this work possible. Together, we continue raising awareness, reducing stigma, and promoting recovery and wellness across New York.

We’re thrilled to announce the release of the third edition of the MHANYS Journal: Strength in Community. The theme of this edition is transitions, which can be one of the most challenging parts of life. Whether it’s the shift from one school year to the next, changing communities, or the ever-evolving landscape of our society, transitions shape us all. In this issue, we share stories, program insights, and resources to support individuals and communities as they navigate change with opportunities to enhance literacy and build resilience.

Inside the magazine, you’ll also find in-depth features on our mental health literacy and advocacy programming, including opportunities for skill-building to help others or advocate for change. Our mission remains unwavering: to provide everyone with the knowledge and strategies needed to sustain mental health and wellness throughout life.

We invite you to read, learn, and grow with us as we continue to build a healthier and supportive future together. 

In a ceremony held at the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Summit in Philadelphia on May 4, 2025, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing recognized the Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS) as Organization of the Year. The award was part of the National Council’s annual MHFA Impact Awards Ceremony that celebrates individuals and groups that have demonstrated what it means to be a true leader in changing the conversation surrounding mental health.