Mental Health Association in Tompkins County

Providing Advocacy, Support Services and Education in Tompkins County since 1954

#EndStigma

At the Mental Health Association (MHA) we draw on our lived experience and training to empower individuals, families, and groups by providing peer support, advocacy and services which promote mental health recovery and prevention of mental illness in Tompkins County. Our services work to end the stigma of mental illnesses by encouraging open conversations and education on the topic.

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Peer Support Services

Life can be demanding and challenging in ways that can affect our emotional health and others around us. MHA’s Peer Support Specialists/Advocates offer emotional support, share knowledge, teach skills, provide practical assistance, and connect people with resources, opportunities, and communities of support.

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Peer Family Support Services

Our Family Peer Support services provides support, advocacy and referrals for parents and caregivers raising a child or young adult who is facing social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. Services are provided by a certified Family Peer Advocate who has lived experience raising and caring for children with mental health conditions.

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Justice Support Services

Our Justice Support services offers person-centered, strength-based support to individuals with mental health and/or co-occurring challenges who are involved in the criminal justice system. In addition to supporting recovery, our Justice Support services help in reducing recidivism and with reentry into the community.

Outreach Center

Join us at our Outreach Center - a multi-purpose facility for the community providing classroom and training space, meeting space and home to our Social Drop-In program. The Center is easily accessible and located centrally on the Ithaca Commons. Check out our calendar for a current schedule of activities, events and Social Drop-In hours.

The Mental Health Association in Tompkins County understands that racism undermines mental health. We are committed to anti-racism in all that we do.

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We pledge to work against individual racism, ​interpersonal racism, ​and institutional racism ​in all forms.