Tompkins County Mental Health Association

Non-clinical, psychosocial peer support and advocacy for individuals 18+ with behavioral health needs delivered in a community setting. Support services focus on emotional support, skill-building and connecting people with resources, opportunities and communities of support. Services include but are not limited to a social drop-in program, service coordination, support groups and activities and educational workshops.

Non-clinical, peer support and advocacy services for individuals 18+ with behavioral health needs with a focus on mental health recovery education, goal planning across different life domains, learning and practicing independent living and self-help skills, self-advocacy skills, increasing community participation, service coordination and providing hope for recovery. Services are provided through one-on-one support, support and skill-sharing groups and educational workshops.

Non-clinical, family peer support and advocacy services for parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with behavioral health needs. The goal of family support is to empower parents and caregivers as informed decision-makers in their child(ren)'s care, reduce family stress, educate families about mental health, and support them in navigating complex child-serving systems. Services include but are not limited to education and information, goal-planning and emotional support for parents/caregivers, parent/caregiver advocacy, service coordination, and family recreation events.

Non-omh community education programming that is not listed previously or that is a fee for service (mental health first aid). Through structured trainings, presentations and outreach at community events, the program aims to reduce the stigma associated with behavioral health issues, foster individual and community resilience, and promote help-seeking among individuals experiencing significant challenges. Services are provided to the general public in our training center as well as on-site at organizations and communities across tompkins county.