Advocacy & Policy Programs
- Legislative Action Community is a place where people are empowered to actively engage with New York State policymakers to improve access to mental health services and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness.
- Community Mental Health Promotion (CMHP) serves as a grassroots advocacy incubator program for affiliates that create teams of diverse constituencies to help identify and promote mental health priorities in their communities.
- Voter Empowerment Project seeks to empower those with lived experiences and the community in which they live to understand their rights around voting.
Community-wide Programs
- Mental Health Information Center (MHIC) provides mental health information and resources for all New Yorkers. We do this by answering questions from people who reach out to our Information & Referral Line, by providing presentations and talk on numerous mental health topics, and utilizing technology and social media to keep interested New Yorkers informed about mental health.
- Workforce Development & Outreach Program (WDOP) is designed to improve employment opportunities for individuals any person living with a mental health challenge by offering training and technical assistance to businesses.
K-12 Programs
- School Mental Health Resource and Training Center has tools and information schools need to educate students about mental health – from instructional resources to staff development, and information for families.
Training & Certification
- MHANYS provides training, technical assistance, and consulting services for privately held and community-based organizations such as state and county agencies, mental health professionals, and a variety of organizations and professions serving the general public.
- MHANYS CarePath™ Program assists individuals and their families or identified supporters in developing a comprehensive strategy called a CarePath™. This innovative program strengthens the overall health and well-being of individuals and their families’ transition from any type of treatment setting or families simply interested in achieving better overall health and a sense of well-being. It supports healthy reconnections amongst family, friends, and within the community, be it – job, school, or other associations Learn more about certification.
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a public education program that can help individuals across the community understand mental illnesses, support timely intervention and save lives. It is a skills-based training course that teaches participants about mental health and substance-use issues. Learn more about certification.
