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Introduction to Mental Health

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community”. Mental health conditions can substantially affect all areas of life, such as school or work performance, relationships with family and friends, and the ability to participate in the community. This page is designed to:

  • Enhance your knowledge about the continuum of mental health.
  • Provide mental health and related co-occurring disorders tools and resources for yourself or someone you care about.
  • Inform about mental health research and advocacy organization.

GET HELP NOW

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 (chat available) for free and confidential emotional support if you're thinking about suicide, worried about a friend or loved one, or are experiencing emotional distress. Available 24 hours a day 7 days a week across the United States. Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988 or text 838255; Options for Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Spanish language support available: Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis, llama tel: 1-888-628-9454 Lifeline ofrece 24/7, gratuito servicios en español, no es necesario hablar ingles si usted necesita ayuda.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Website

Crisis Prevention & Response Team (CPRT) at Saint Vincent's Hospital, Harrison, NY

Available 24/7/365 by phone at 914-925-5959, the CPRT is an interdisciplinary mobile team of mental health professionals available to respond to any person in Westchester County who is experiencing or is at risk of a psychological crisis and requires mental health intervention. The team offers assessment, crisis intervention, supporting counseling, information, community resource referrals, and follow-up. The CPRT is available to visit your home and other locations within Westchester County Monday through Sunday. Walk-in evaluations are available 24/7 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Harrison. Spanish services are available.

Saint Joseph's Medical Center Crisis Prevention & Response Team Website

911 Emergency Services

Call 911 in an emergency to get immediate assistance. Calls received in Westchester for non-emergency, behavioral health related support are diverted to the team at St. Vincent's Hospital which supports the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and Crisis Prevention and Response team who may enlist emergency services support as needed.

Westchester Gov 911 Website

SAMHSA - Find Help Resources

Resource page from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) with links to a variety of help resources for mental health, substance use, and emotional support.

SAMHSA Website

Community Mental Health Resources

Westchester Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH)

The Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) plans, oversees and coordinates services for individuals with behavioral health issues and their families. Behavioral health includes mental illness, developmental/intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders. The website has Quick Links to resources and a comprehensive online resource directory for the many and varied behavioral health resources in Westchester County.

For additional info, call 914-995-5220, Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Westchester Dept of Community Mental Health

Mental Health Association of Westchester

MHA Westchester provides a variety of treatment and supportive services, as well as community mental health education.

It now partners with MyStrength.org to provide free online tools for personalized support for mental well-being and resilience. Register for a free MyStrength account at https://www.mhawestchester.org.

MHA Westchester Website

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Westchester 

Westchester County affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, a grassroots nonprofit organization that provides education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders. Call their helpline at 914-592-5458 or email info@namiwestchester.org for information and assistance navigating local resources.

NAMI is committed to raise awareness and build a community of hope for all those in need. Visit their website for resources related to mental health conditions and details about their support and education programs and advocacy efforts.

NAMI Westchester

Mental Health Podcasts

Speaking of Psychology

American Psychological Association's award-winning podcast which features the latest and most relevant psychological research

Speaking of Psychology Podcast

Brain & Life Podcast

How do you keep your brain healthy? How can you live better every day after being diagnosed with a brain condition? This podcast from the American Academy of Neurology tackles those questions and more.

Brain and Life Podcast

Hope Starts with Us - NAMI podcast

Daniel H. Gillison Jr., CEO of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, brings important mental health topics to light, one conversation at a time to provide hope through sharing stories, breaking stigma, and sharing resources and practical advice.

Hope Starts With Us NAMI Podcast

Health Matters: How to Cope Amid Tragedy

A podcast from NY-Presbyterian Hospital: Three mental health experts share guidance on how to cope with the anxiety, fear, sadness, and sense of helplessness that many of us are feeling when we witness the unfolding of tragic events.

Health Matters - Our Guts and Brain: The Connection Between Digestive Health and Mental Health ​with Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl

NY-Presbyterian Hospital's Health Matters Podcast host, Faith Salie, talks to Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl, a gastroenterologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, about how the connection between what we feel in our guts and how we feel in our brains — the gut-brain axis—creates a strong link that shows how much of our well being depends on the health of our digestive tract. Listen or read the transcript in English, Spanish, or Chinese.

Health Matters Podcast