Program News

Accessible Counseling Progam is a service for victims of domestic violence and sometimes the children of victims or even the perpetrator. MHA works to secure free counseling services with a clinician to help repair the trauma of domestic violence and stop the cycle of violence in the home. To register, or for additional information including class dates and fees, please call the Mental Health Association at 315.445.5606. 

Anger Management: Do you know someone who might benefit from learning to control his or her anger? The Mental Health Association of Onondaga County, Inc. is offering a 6 week anger management program. The program, Acknowledging, Accepting and Alleviating Anger, will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m.  "Acknowledging, Accepting and Alleviating Anger" is facilitated by Kathleen Tryon and Joe Gerace. Kathy and Joe are Certified Social Workers and therapists whose areas of expertise include trauma, family violence prevention, and relationship enhancement. To register, or for additional information including class dates and fees, please call the Mental Health Association at 315-445-5606

Children 1st! is a 6-hour course for parents who have separated or divorced; held in the Syracuse area. To register, or for additional information including class dates and fees, please call the Mental Health Association at 315.445.5606. Also, see a brief description of the program by accessing "About MHA" on MHA's home page. 

Community Companions: MHA's friendship matching/support program for adults who deal with mental health issues has a need for volunteers that want to make a new friend, and spend 4 hours a month enjoying a variety of shared interests; Very flexible. A perfect volunteer opportunity for those who work part-time or full-time, students, and retirees alike! Call Rosalie at 315-445-5606

Mental Health Connections: Looking for counseling or other mental health related service for yourself, family member, or friend of any age? Call us at
315-445-5606 Extension 101. We'll be glad to help you locate appropriate and
affordable services in the Central NY area.

WE WANT TO HEAR: The Mental Health Association of Onondaga County is updating its service plan. Please email us at requests@mha-oc.org with educational programs, services and/or support groups that you think are needed in the community and would like to see the MHA consider offering.

For a Community Calendar and detailed information about local support groups,
be sure to visit the Network of Care Website.