According to the World Health Organization (WHO), mental health is “is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community." At any one time, a diverse set of individual, family, community and structural factors may combine to protect or undermine mental health. Although most people are resilient, people who are exposed to adverse circumstances – including poverty, violence, disability and inequality – are at higher risk of developing a mental health condition.
Adult Services
GPL Mental Health Program Resources
- Supporting Mental Health in Older Adults with Complex Needs 3.22.24 Program Recording Westchester County Mental Health Collaborative's 3.22.24 workshop at GPL highlighting and distinguishing the variety of Westchester resources available to support mental health and other needs more specific to older adults.
- Supporting Mental Health in Older Adults with Complex Needs 3.22.24 Presentation Slides Presented 3/22/24 at Greenburgh Public Library by the Westchester County Geriatric Mental Health Collaborative
- 4.4.23 Resilience Film Screening & Discussion Handouts Handouts for 4.4.23 Resilience Film Screening and Discussion at Greenburgh Public Library
- Resilience Books & Audio Books A variety of books and audiobooks available through the library to support resilience.
- Managing the Unpredictability of Life: Resilience as We Age 1.6.23 Presentation Presentation slides for the workshop organized by the Westchester County Geriatric Mental Health Collaborative, presented in-person and virtually at Greenburgh Public Library in partnership w/Mamaroneck & Ossining Public Libraries
- Community Mental Health Resources: How to Connect and What to Expect 9.28.22 Program Recording Program recording for GPL virtual program presented 9/28/22, in partnership with Westchester County Dept. of Community Mental Health, St. Vincent's Hospital, Westchester, Mental Health Association of Westchester, Town of Greenburgh Police Dept., and Westchester County Board of Legislators, Health Committee Chair, Jewell Williams Johnson highlighting developments which make it easier than ever to connect with compassionate, evidence-based mental health and related support in our Greenburgh and greater Westchester community.
Co-Occurring Disorders
Co-occurring disorders may include any combination of two or more substance use and mental health disorders. It occurs when someone experiences both conditions simultaneously, and they often interact and influence each other.
- SAMHSA-Co-occurring Disorders Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration webpage with information and help resources on co-occurring disorders. Call SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889, or text your zip code to 435748 (HELP4U) for 24-hour, free, and confidential information and treatment referral.
- The Harris Project Westchester County nonprofit organization committed to advancing co-occurring disorders prevention programming and advocates for the implementation of integrated treatment opportunities to improve the lives of teens and young adults diagnosed with co-occurring disorders.
College and Mental Health
- Mental Health College Guide A guide from the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the JED Foundation to help students navigate some of the life changes that come with heading off to college.
Introduction to Mental Health
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 County Suicide Prevention Coalition
The Westchester County Suicide Prevention Coalition's mission is to increase awareness, decrease stigma, and implement and support efforts throughout Westchester County aimed at suicide prevention. It is comprised of representatives of government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, community members and volunteers. Coalition members offer perspectives of individuals who have lived experience of losing loved ones to suicide and of having suicidal thoughts and behaviors themselves; those who provide an array of support services to the community and others interested in preventing suicide. The website offers local, regional and national resources and trainings to support suicide awareness and prevention.
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.
Greater Mental Health of New York
is the new name of the merged entity of The Mental Health Association of Westchester and The Mental Health Association of Rockland whose mission is to promote mental health through advocacy, community education and direct services.
Its vast array of integrated services and programs provide care and support tailored to the individual's unique wellness and recovery goals.
Mental Health Podcasts
Speaking of Psychology
American Psychological Association's award-winning podcast which features the latest and most relevant psychological research
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.
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.
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.
