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 have a substantial effect on all areas of life, such as school or work performance, relationships with family and friends and ability to participate in the community.
This page is designed to:
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Enhance your knowledge about the continuum of mental health
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Provide mental health and related co-occurring disorders tools and resources for yourself or someone you care about
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Inform about mental health research and advocacy organizations
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 who requires mental health intervention. The team offers assessment, crisis intervention, supporting counseling, information and community resource referrals and follow-up. The mobile team 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. - Westchester Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) If you are experiencing anxiety or stress that has begun to affect your daily life and you feel you need support, call our office at (914) 995-1900 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. To send a text message, use #914-461-7281. We can provide supportive counseling and refer you to longer term services if you need it.
Community Mental Health Resources
- Mental Health Association of Westchester
MHA Westchester provides a variety of treatment and supportive services, as well as community mental health education.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Westchester affiliate This link opens in a new window
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. 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. Call their helpline at 914-592-5458 or email info@namiwestchester.org for information and assistance navigating local resources.
Co-Occurring Disorders
Co-occurring disorders occur when one or more mental health and substance use disorders co-exist.
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Have a Listen - Mental Health Podcasts
- Health Matters - How to Mentally Prepare for a Pandemic Winter
NY-Presbyterian Hospital's Health Matters Podcast featuring Dr. Robert Leahy, an attending psychologist at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and a national expert in cognitive therapy. “We have to normalize feeling frustrated, feeling irritated, feeling a little bit depressed." Listen or read the transcript in English, Spanish, or Chinese. - Speaking of Psychology - The Holiday Blues
Speaking of Psychology is a podcast by the American Psychological Association. In this episode, psychologist Elaine Rodino, PhD, discusses how the holiday season can be a time of stress rather than joy, even in the best of times and gives us tips on how to get through the season in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and every year. Listen or read the transcript. - Speaking of Psychology - How to Choose Effective, Science-based Mental Health AppsSpeaking of Psychology is a podcast by the American Psychological Association. In this episode, Stephen Schueller, PhD, associate professor of psychological science and informatics at the University of California, Irvine and executive director of One Mind Psyberguide, discusses how to wade through the plethora mental health apps to find ones that are effective and science-based. Listen or read the transcript.