A powerful documentary, Resilience reveals how toxic stress and adverse childhood experiences can trigger hormones that wreak havoc on the brains and bodies of children, putting them at a greater risk for a lifetime of negative outcomes. The film also chronicles the dawn of a movement that is determined to fight back.

Thank you for supporting our first virtual gala! 

If you had asked us last year how we pictured celebrating in 2020, we could not have guessed it would be online. However, just as we quickly pivoted and transformed our in-person services to virtual platforms this spring, we, too, adapted our plans for our annual celebration. 

The Mental Health Association of Westchester (MHA) is pleased to announce the expansion of its mobile food pantry services with the generous support of a $125,000 grant from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. 

The Mental Health Association of Westchester (MHA) is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Zygmunt Nemzer to its Board of Directors.    

For many youth, this season is one of unexpected loss. In addition to social distancing and closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many are experiencing additional upset and grief related to the unrest that surrounds us: racial injustice, violence and political turbulence.

From missing milestones of prom and graduation to the inability to come together with friends to process feelings and take action on social justice issues, students may be feeling unmoored and grieving a variety of lost experiences.