The Mental Health Association in Tompkins County
understands that racism undermines mental health.

Therefore, we are committed to anti-racism in all that we do.

​This means that we pledge to work against individual racism, interpersonal racism, ​and institutional racism
​in all their forms.
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​Drop-in Mondays at MHA!

Beginning July 12, Drop-in Monday will be held in the Jenkins Room at the MHATC from 9 AM – 2:30 PM. This is a safe environment where people who experience or have experienced a mental illness can connect with each other, participate in peer-run support groups, arts and crafts projects, and social events.

Participants may choose to meet one-on-one with a Peer Specialist. There is also a sign-up to use our small meeting space that has a phone and internet access.

Staff at the MHA are not clinicians, we are NY State Certified Peer Specialists. A Peer Specialist is an individual with lived mental health experience and who has demonstrated resilience and perseverance in their own recovery journey. A Peer Specialist can offer hope and supplement existing treatment with education, empowerment, and aid in system navigation.

NY State Certification as a Peer Specialist requires self-identification as a peer, 18 courses with exams, and 2,000 hours of supervised peer specialist work.

Participants must sign in and fill out an agreement to follow the rules while at the MHATC.
​COVID protocols ​for Drop-in Mondays
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At this time, visitors must complete a COVID-19 screen or show proof of full immunization.

​All visitors are required to wear a surgical mask (provided).

Consumption of food or beverages is not allowed while visiting the MHA.

The Jenkins Room is limited to 10 (not including staff) participants at a time. If people are waiting to get in, a sign-up sheet will be used, and a timekeeper will be designated. 

​For more information, please call 607 273-9250 or email info@mhaedu.org.

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FIND HELP

Many people diagnosed with mental illness achieve strength and recovery through participating in individual or group treatment.
​There are many different treatment options available. Learn about different types of mental health treatments by clicking on the button below.
Learn about different types of mental health professionals by clicking on the button below.
Look for a local mental health professional
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SELF-ASSESSMENT

Taking a screening test or “self-assessment” is one of the quickest and easiest ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. 

Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common and treatable.
Recovery is possible. 

​The screening tests ARE completely anonymous and confidential.
Upcoming Event Calendar

POSTPONED due to COVID-19 please check back for updates

Mental Health First Aid

Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

REGISTRATION FEE: The cost of the course is $80/participant.  A 20% discount is provided for in-service trainings for groups of 15 or more. The MHATC is committed to making our education programming accessible to our community members–if the cost is prohibitive to you being able to register, contact us about need-based partial scholarships.