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.

News and Updates

Mental health services adapt to meet increased demand
Effects of pandemic cause many to struggle with mental health
By Jessica Wickham, Tompkins Weekly  on  September 16, 2020 

​MHATC staff members Melanie Little (left), director of youth services, and Amanda Kelly, community outreach coordinator, stand together in the fall of 2019.
​MHATC, like other mental health services in the county, has seen an increased demand for services since the pandemic hit.

Our Computer Room is Open!

Online Support Offerings

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 by clicking on the button below.

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.

CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TODAY

There is no health without mental health.  Across Tompkins County, approximately 1 in 5 people experience at least one-episode of mental illness each year. At the MHATC we pride ourselves on protecting, serving, and advocating for vulnerable individuals in our community, but we can only do so with the help of people like you who support our work. 
Upcoming Event Calendar

1/12 Peer Advocates of Cayuga 
​Website Launch Party!

Peer Advocates of Cayuga is a collective focused on bringing together advocates, fellow peers in recovery, along with friends and family who support the ones they care for. Our aim is to promote well-being and resources in New York and the world beyond. Please visit the website for more info at  https://peeradvocatesofcayuga.org/
12/03  
​27th Annual Mental Health Conference Series: Crossroads of Mental Health and Homelessness

12/21    Confronting a Winter of Discontent
Watch on YouTube!

Mental Health First Aid

POSTPONED due to COVID-19
please check back for updates

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.