Your support makes an impact: Meet Chris
Your generosity and belief in recovery make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, teens and adults in our community each day. Chris is just one of the many lives you've touched with your support.
Meet Chris
Problems with substance use, an arrest, feelings of hopelessness and a serious suicide attempt… All before age 17.
Get On Your Mat For Mental Health 2017
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday, June 21st as we welcomed summer under the open sky at Get On Your Mat For Mental Health, our outdoor mega-yoga event! Held in Turnure Park, the empowering and energetic community-driven event featured live music from House of Waters, a yoga marketplace of vendors, sponsors and exhibitors, and an invigorating hour-long class led by renowned teacher Beryl Bender Birch.
Getting to Know Charlotte Ostman, LCSW-R, MHA's New CEO
The Mental Health Association of Westchester is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlotte Ostman, LCSW-R to the position of Chief Executive Officer.
“The Board of Directors is delighted that Charlotte has become the next Chief Executive Officer of the organization. We are completely confident that she is the right person to lead MHA,” said Board of Directors President Michael Lombardi.
Parenting Program Turns 30!
The Mental Health Association of Westchester’s Partners in Parenting program celebrated its 30th anniversary this spring, marking three decades of person-centered support for parents with mental health issues. Providing therapy in home or community settings, the program promotes behavioral health within an individual’s natural environment.
Advocating for children: Meet our volunteers!
At MHA, we believe that a safe, loving and permanent home is every child's right. Assigned by a Family Court Judge, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are trained community volunteers who monitor and report on the physical health, behavioral health and education needs of children who are in foster care or at risk for foster care.