The Lens of Loss: Perspectives of Family Members Following Suicide Loss
When we think about the suicide of a loved one, we think of profound loss, of grief, of finding a way to endure amid unyielding pain. But we gain something in the aftermath, one nearly as burdensome. It is a new perspective: Loss becomes a lens through which life is lived. And it can be difficult for many to see through the blur.
For three members of The Mental Health Association of Westchester’s Board of Directors, much as with anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one to suicide, that lens is ever-present. Their success in regaining clarity has been mixed.
Home For The Holidays
This #GivingTuesday, you can help transform housing into home. With our Home For The Holidays campaign, making an impact is easier than ever.
Simply shop from our Amazon gift registry to purchase household essentials for adults who have entered MHA's housing programs from the shelter system or a long-term inpatient hospitalization.
Annual Gala: Celebrate the Power of Connection
Thank you for joining us as we celebrated the power of connection at our virtual gala!
Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Did you miss the broadcast? Catch a replay at mha.onlinegalas.org
Honoring
Lauri Cole, MSW | Championing for individuals with behavioral health conditions and providers
The Ingrassia Family | Creating a legacy of philanthropy rooted in good deeds
Benita Marks | Advocating for children in the child welfare system
SAMHSA awards MHA $4 million grant to enhance CCBHC services
The Mental Health Association of Westchester (MHA) is pleased to announce an award of $4 million over four years from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to further advance the vital work of its existing Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) services. An innovative integrated clinic model, MHA’s CCBHC improves access to care by addressing financial and logistical barriers and delivers a network of services to support a range of needs for targeted populations.
Better Together: Addressing Challenges by Working Together
Positive growth as a result of navigating challenges and building resilience is a basic tenet of the behavioral health care world. It’s the journey through which we support clients; it’s how clinicians and other staff flourish in their professions; and it’s how we, as organizations, adapt.