Mental Health Association of Westchester (MHA)
Welcomes Doris Schwartz as its New Associate Executive Director

Westchester County, NY, April 22, 2008 – The Mental Health Association of Westchester County, Inc. (MHA) is pleased to announce that Doris Schwartz, LCSW, a dynamic mental health professional, has taken the post of the Associate Executive Director.

Ms. Schwartz, a longtime advocate for families in crisis and champion of abused children, comes to MHA from Hedge Funds Care, where she served as Executive Director since 2001. Under her leadership, the charity has grown to include branches in New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, Denver, Canada, the Cayman Islands and the United Kingdom.

A Westchester native, Schwartz, who from 1982 to 2000 helped the Guidance Center in New Rochelle develop Supported Housing, Supported Education and Intensive Psychiatric Rehabilitation programs, is segueing back into the mental health field.

“After being absent from the community-based mental health system for 6+ years, I am eager to return to my professional roots. I was lucky enough to have worked in Westchester when the recovery-based movement was blossoming, and I’m proud to have had the opportunity to participate in the development of supported housing, supported education and other consumer-driven activities. I am excited to have joined MHA, a wonderful agency with an array of excellent services that strengthen families, promote recovery and expanded opportunities for all people,” Ms. Schwartz states.

“We are thrilled to have her aboard,” says Dr. Amy Kohn, MHA’s CEO/Executive Director. “Doris’ passion, experience and dedication to being an advocate to serve those in need, as well as her professionalism, complements MHA’s endeavor toward achievement and innovation.”