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Ongoing Support Groups Available At MHADC


Depression & Bipolar
Support Alliance

This is a self-help group for people diagnosed with clinical depression or bipolar disorder.
Family and friends are welcome

Mondays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Mental Health America
1st Floor, 253 Mansion St, POK

For info call:
Marjorie Tortorella, Adult Advocate,
Mental Health America
at 473-2500, x1316


The Hudson Valley
OCD Support Group

A support group for individuals with OCD and their families.

2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

St. Francis Hospital, POK
Main Desk

For info call:
Christine Young, Ph.D.
(845)-226-1533

Or contact
Marjorie Tortorella, Adult Advocate,
Mental Health America of Dutchess County
at 473-2500, x1316


Families & Friends
Support Group

Families and Friends Support Group is
for families and friends of adults
with mental illness.

1st Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Mental Health America
1st Floor, 253 Mansion St, POK

For info call:
Marjorie Tortorella, Adult Advocate,
Mental Health America
at 473-2500, x1316


H.O.P.E. for Families

We welcome all parents of children with emotional/behavioral problems to our family support groups. The groups provide support, infomation, and training for you.

1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Reformed Dutch Church of Hyde Park
4408 Albany Post Rd (Rte 9), Hype Park

2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Parents of Incarcerated Youth
Mental Health America
1st Floor, 253 Mansion St, POK

2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Mental Health America
1st Floor, 253 Mansion St, POK

2nd & 4th Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
MHA Beacon Center
249 Main Street, Beacon

For info on any of the groups call:
The Family Support Program
Mental Health America
at 473-2500, x1343


Astor Mental Health Screening

Free, confidential mental health screeings for children/adolescents will be held during the year.

For further information contact: Colleen O'Keefe, 554-1365 ext. 116 (Cell 891-9557)


 

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News & Events - What's Happening at the MHA


 

At the November Board meeting of Mental Health America of Dutchess County, our Executive Director, Jacki Brownstein, announced her decision to retire as the head of the Association in May, 2012.

 

A Letter From Board President Joyce Garrity

 


 

The Mid Hudson Heritage Center

And

Mental Health America of Dutchess County

Presented During The Month Of August:

The Bell Tolls for Thee…

Art Show 2011

Eclectic Artistry

An Exhibit Featuring Rochelle Redfield
And other Local Artists from Dutchess County

Click pictures for larger view

 


 

Dutchess County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness
Completes First Year of Implementation

Government and community stakeholders join together to end homelessness

Last June, Dutchess County homeless service providers joined with State and Local Officials, members of the Faith Community, Business Leaders and other Key Stakeholders to celebrate the release of the Dutchess County Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness.  June 2011 marked the end of the first year of implementation, which has seen action on a number of the Plan’s key goals.

 

See press release here!

 


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Has Available Several New Tip Sheets for Parents and Students:

Health and Safety for College Students - Learn the steps you can take to enjoy college the safe and healthy way. Find out at:

www.cdc.gov/Features/CollegeHealth/

Learn Some Positive Parenting Tips - Discover (or rediscover) positive ways to help your child learn and develop. Find out at:

www.cdc.gov/Features/Parenting/

Positive Parenting Tips: Childhood & Adolescence - As children grow, they experience physical, mental, social, and emotional changes. Learning about each of these stages can help prepare you for the challenges and opportunities of parenting teenagers. Find out at:

www.cdc.gov/media/subtopic/


 

Mental Health America Launches Online Support Community

Mental Health America has launched the Mental Health America Support Community—a new online community that connects families, friends, and caregivers for support and inspiration. The community has been created in partnership with Inspire, to provide safe, online health and wellness communities to help members live mentally healthier lives. Visit us at:

www.mentalhealthamerica.net/community

The community allows registered members to take part in moderated discussion groups, post personal journals, and support fellow members through their individual journeys and experiences. Those joining the community will find coping strategies and answers to their questions, as well as vital support, compassion, encouragement, and inspiration from others sharing experiences similar to theirs. Registration is free; upon joining, members will have complete control of their privacy options and can communicate with others in a safe, secure environment.

The Mental Health America Support Community contains over 20 discussion topics and features allowing members to...

·       Read and participate in discussions
·       Post personal profiles – share as much or as little as they’d like about themselves
·       Post personal photos or videos
·       Invite other members to be friends
·       Create a personal journal (or “blog”) where they can express their feelings and allow others to comment
·       Read others’ journals to learn about their experiences

 

Join Today!