On Tuesday, June 27th, The Mental Health Association of Westchester celebrated its new integrated care clinic in White Plains, alongside our partners at Sun River Health. 

Joined by community partners, staff, Board members, Department of Community Mental Health Commissioner Michael Orth and White Plains Mayor Tom Roach, we marked the occasion with a ribbon cutting and open house event.

It is with great pleasure that The Mental Health Association of Westchester (MHA) announces the appointment of Stacey Roberts, LCSW as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.  Assuming this position is the culmination of Ms. Roberts’ more than twenty years of work with this agency. A skilled leader and clinician, Ms. Roberts began her professional career as a clinician at MHA. Throughout these years she has worked in, initiated and supervised programs throughout the agency.

Juneteenth (June 19^th) recognizes the end of slavery and specifically commemorates the events of June 19, 1865, the day the news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas, freeing approximately 250,000 black people who remained enslaved there.

For information and guides to cultural education events around the Counties and NYC, see the links below.

Pride Month is a time for LGBTQ+ folks to gather and celebrate their freedom to live authentically. The LGBTQ+ community deserves affirmed, safe, supported, joyful, and mentally healthy lives. 
  
As we celebrate the achievements and resilience of LGBTQIA+ individuals, we also take the opportunity to raise awareness of common barriers to seeking mental health care and advocate for environments that are informed, accepting and affirming. 
 

As Mental Health Month comes to a close, join us in making a commitment to fostering the different dimensions of wellness in your life throughout the year. Remember to aim for balance and recognize the natural ups and downs. As some areas thrive, it’s normal for others to feel as if they are lagging. Striving for perfection in all areas, at all times, can lead to stress and burn-out. It’s important to be kind to yourself! Embrace your unique journey and let self-compassion guide your way. Together, we can create a community where wellness flourishes, one step at a time.