Mental Health Association in Tompkins County
Providing Advocacy, Support Services and Education in Tompkins County since 1954
NEW LOCATION
Join us starting June 2nd at our new location! We’re excited to welcome you to 511 W. Seneca Street, where you’ll find the same great programs, services, and support—in a space designed to better serve our community.
NEW HOURS
New Business Hours
Monday: 9am - 3pm
Tuesday: 9am - 3pm
Wednesday: 9am - 3pm
Thursday: 9am - 7pm
Friday: 9am - 3pm
At the Mental Health Association in Tompkins County (MHA), we’ve been dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and organizations in Tompkins County for over six decades. Drawing on both lived experience and professional training, we provide peer support, advocacy, and services that promote mental health recovery and prevent mental illness.
Our mission is to end the stigma surrounding mental health through open conversations and education. All of our peer support services are offered free of charge to the Tompkins County community, reflecting our commitment to accessible care for all.
Our Services
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Peer Counseling
Our Peer Support Specialists offer emotional support, share knowledge, teach practical skills, and connect you with resources.
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Justice Support Services
Support for individuals with mental health or co-occurring challenges in the criminal justice system.
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Social Drop-In
A stigma-free space for those with mental health challenges to connect, socialize, and get help navigating community resources.
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Recovery Support Services
Non-clinical approach to supporting individuals in their recovery from substance use disorders goes here
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Family Peer Support
Support to families who are caring for or raising a child facing social, emotional, developmental, substance use, or behavioral challenges. goes here
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Mental Health First Aid
Teaches participants the skills to identify, de-stigmatize, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorder, enabling those trained to offer immediate, concrete support.
Our Vision
We envision a community where mental illness is not only recognized but fully accepted, and where mental health is universally understood as a vital part of overall well-being. In this world, support and treatment are accessible to everyone, without barriers.
We strive for a society where every individual is treated with dignity and respect, empowered to reach their full potential, free from stigma and discrimination. We believe that fostering a supportive community enhances individual wellness, and in turn, improving individual well-being strengthens the health of the entire community.