Thoughts of suicide are common – more than 9 million American adults acknowledged having thoughts of suicide when asked that question in 2014. Recognizing and acknowledging risk of suicide is a powerful beginning to help save a life. safeTALK is a 3-hour training that teaches people not to “miss, dismiss, or avoid” signs of suicidal thinking, effective ways to start the conversation, and provides information to help connect individuals at risk to useful supports and services.

Join The Mental Health Association of Westchester for a special Breakfast for Babies interactive webinar. Focusing on trauma in the perinatal period and the mental health and well-being of both infants and mothers, this online meeting will be hosted in our Tarrytown office.

Friday, December 20th

9:00 am - 11:30 am

Please arrive 10 minutes early

580 White Plains Road, Suite 510

The holidays are a merry time for many of us, but along with that comes the stress of planning, gift-giving and gathering with family members. Taking care of your mental health during this time of year is vital and that’s why we’ve compiled some tips to help you stay proactive in managing holiday stress.

Managing Difficult Family Conversations

Reuniting with family and friends during the holidays can be stressful when having to navigate around difficult conversations. Here are a few tips on how to engage in healthy conversations:

MHA is pleased to announce the graduation of Independent Third Party Review Program Coordinator Lora Grillo DeSalvo, LCSW from the Nonprofit Westchester Emerging Leaders Program.

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday, November 16th for "Stand-Up For Mental Health" at the Emelin Theatre.