The Mental Health Association of Westchester and The Mental Health Association of Rockland Merge and Rebrand as Greater Mental Health of New York
Expanding access and enhancing mental health care for more than 15,000 people in the Lower Hudson Valley Region
Today, The Mental Health Association of Westchester and The Mental Health Association of Rockland announced the completion of their merger and the new name of their combined organization: Greater Mental Health of New York, Inc. The merger increases the size and scope of integrated, person-centered services delivered by the community-based non-profit and strengthens the new entity’s ability to reduce barriers to quality mental health care in the Lower Hudson Valley region.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors of Greater Mental Health of New York and our dedicated staff, I am pleased to introduce our expanded and enhanced organization to our partners, supporters and clients,” said Honorable Mary F. Foster, President of the Board of Directors. “Together, we have a greater menu of integrated services, a greater number of highly trained and compassionate staff, and a greater ability to support the most vulnerable people in our community.”
Greater Mental Health of New York will serve more than 15,000 people across the region through a wide array of services, including therapy, care management, peer services, employment services, residential services, medication management, substance use recovery and more – as well as community education and advocacy efforts. Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics in Mount Kisco, White Plains, Yonkers and Upper Nyack complement a variety of community-based, mobile services for all ages. Greater Mental Health of New York also offers a suite of services in its Valley Cottage location, in addition to a large portfolio of residential programs throughout the region. Greater Mental Health of New York will have an operating budget of approximately $50 million and a staff of 500 employees.
“The merger between The Mental Health Association of Westchester and The Mental Health Association of Rockland is an exciting evolution of our two organizations, each of which have been deeply committed to meeting the evolving needs of our community for nearly 80 years,” said Greater Mental Health of New York Chief Executive Officer Stacey Roberts, LCSW. “With our many decades of experience creating and delivering compassionate, evidence-based mental health care, we are strongly equipped to meet the demands of the future. As one organization, our combined expertise and values enable us to enhance our mission of promoting mental health through advocacy, community education and direct services. During my nearly 25 years at The Mental Health Association of Westchester, I have had the distinct pleasure of experiencing the tremendous growth and transformation of the agency. It is with great pride that I join my colleagues in taking this new step in our journey, which promises to be the most transformative yet for our community.”
“We are excited to mark this new chapter in our combined history with a full rebranding of our organization,” said newly appointed Chief Advancement and Marketing Officer Stephanie Madison, LMSW. “Throughout this process, we have worked behind the scenes creating and honing a new brand identity that captures our mission, values and innovative, person-centered work. Our new brand reflects the unique mental health journey each person navigates in their life and the many points of connection at which Greater Mental Health can offer support and care. After working for The Mental Health Association of Rockland for 27 years, 12 of which I served as President and CEO, I am heartened to work alongside Stacey Roberts and our combined Board of Directors as we forge a new path in mental health and substance use recovery services.”
Stacey Roberts, LCSW, formerly CEO of The Mental Health Association of Westchester, serves as CEO of Greater Mental Health of New York. Stephanie Madison, LMSW, formerly President/CEO of The Mental Health Association of Rockland, serves as Chief Advancement and Marketing Officer of the combined organization. Honorable Mary F. Foster serves as the President of the new Board of Directors, which combines members of both agency’s respective Boards. The administrative headquarters of the new agency is located at 580 White Plains Road, Suite 510, Tarrytown, NY 10591.