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What's New
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Westchester.
Updated May 12, 2008
- Employment opportunities at MHA: MHA continues to initiate new programs and expand existing ones.
Descriptions of our current job openings are updated on an ongoing basis. Check frequently for
information about job opportunities for yourself or someone you know.
- A Mental Health Month survey by Mental Health America explores Americans’ social
relationships. Read more about this survey that shows the value of
social connections to mental and physical health.
- MHA is pleased to welcome Shareen Kneeshaw, PhD as the new Program
Director of the Northern Westchester Counseling Center (NWCC). For more
information, please read our newest press release.
- National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is Thursday May 8th. Awareness Day raises awareness of
effective programs for children's mental health needs, demonstrates how children's mental health initiatives
promote positive youth development, recovery and resilience, and shows how children with mental health
needs thrive in their communities.
Learn more about children’s mental health on our pages about Child and Adolescent Mental Health Problems
and Diagnoses, about Positive
Parenting, and about MHA’s Services
for Children.
You can also learn more about Awareness Day on the web site of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) located at
http://www.systemsofcare.samhsa.gov/nationalawareness/materials.aspx.
SAMHSA is a federal agency
within the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The SAMHSA web site provides
information about its numerous programs, current best practices for treatment and research.
- May is Mental Health Month. This year’s theme is “Get Connected” to emphasize the
important role social connectedness plays in maintaining and protecting mental health and
wellness. Read about social connectedness and why it is important to
supporting mental health, from Mental Health America.
- The Sterling Club Thrift Shop is
having a Tag Sale on May 15, 16 and 17th, 2008 to raise money for our Clubhouse. A selection of adult
clothing, children's clothing and baby clothes along with bric-a-brac will offer something for everyone. The
address is 29 Sterling Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606 behind Chase Bank from 9 AM to 4 PM. Any
questions, please call 914-949-1212, extension 225.
- School Violence Prevention and Intervention (SAVE) Trainings scheduled: New York State requires
that individuals applying for certification as teacher assistants, teachers, pupil personnel services
professionals and school administrators complete training regarding school violence prevention and
intervention. MHA, an approved New York State provider, will be offering the SAVE course
twice in 2008: on June 4 and
September 10. Sign up now!
- MHA’s Spring 2008 Newsletter is now available! Read
all about our incoming Board President and Associate Executive Director, plus the latest on our
program offerings.
Explore our Community Events Calendar. Do you have an event to list?
Contact Frances Platt at plattf@mhawestchester.org
with your information. The listing is FREE!
For information about films in Our Film Library, go to our Films
Database.
We Can Help
Contact us by e-mail at help@mhawestchester.org
or call our Information and Referral Service at
914-345-5900, extension 240. We're available there Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM;
our voice mail is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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