PARENTS WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES PROJECT | MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN NEW YORK STATE

194 Washington Avenue, Suite 415, Albany, NY 12210

Eligibility

New York State parents with diagnosed mental illness.

Hours

Agency requests client call for details

Voice - Main

Voice - Main

Fax - Fax

Fax - Fax

http://www.mhanys.org

Application process

Call for details

Fees

Free

Service area

Suffolk County, NY
Nassau County, NY

Description

Coordinates a statewide effort to identify and develop resources for families in which a parent has a diagnosed mental illness. Seeks to increase awareness of the strengths and needs of parents with psychiatric disabilities, train mental health services providers in treatment issues, publicizing and dissemination materials and identify service gaps: advocating for these families. Identifies and links existing and evolving programs and parents, and facilitates the creation of new services.

Data provided by

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What's Here

Parenting / Family Support Groups Parenting Materials Volunteer Opportunities Specialized Information and Referral Group Advocacy

Providing organization

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN NEW YORK STATE

MHANYS and the affiliate network work to promote mental health and recovery, encourage empowerment in mental health service recipients, eliminate discrimination, raise public awareness with education, and advocate for equality and opportunity for all.