Referral Services
All MHA Referral Services Are Confidential and Anonymous
- Telephone and internet assistance for Central New York area residents seeking mental health referrals to private therapists, low-cost counseling agenices, and New York State licensed clinics, and in-patient/out-patient services.
- Coordination of the accessible counseling project to assist low income victims of domestic violence, their partners and children.
Web Screenings for Mental Health Conditions
Mental Illnesses
Did you know that nearly 10% of individuals in the United States experience symptoms of mental illness at one time or another? Some of the most common symptoms can be signs of disorders such as anxiety disorders and depression. These are treatable conditions. We encourage you to take advantage of anonymous, online mental health assessments. If you need additional information or other answers to your questions, please don't hesitate to email us directly at requests@mha-oc.org
Alcohol-Related Illnesses
Most adults who drink alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, or liquor) consume safe and healthy amounts. For others, unsafe drinking patterns increase their risk for injury, illness or future alcohol problems. If you consume alcoholic beverages, it's important to know whether your drinking patterns are safe, risky or harmful. We encourage you to take advantage of an anonymous, online alcohol screening offered by AlcoholScreening.org, a project of the Boston University School of Public Health.
School Violence
Due to the most recent school shooting tragedies in Colorado, Wisconsin and now Pennsylvania, there have been many inquiries from parents wanting advice on how to talk to their children about their fears and violence in schools. Click here for a helpful factsheet in answering questions regarding these difficult topics.
Stress
Stress is a normal occurrence that often arises when you perceive a situation as threatening or when you are dealing with an unusually large number of everyday responsibilities. With the intense demands of home and work life, many people are experiencing intense stress. To find out about coping with stress please click here.
Network of Care for Behavioral Health
The Network of Care for Behavioral Health is a project of the Onondaga County Department of Mental Health in collaboration with the Mental Health Association, the Prevention Network, and the CNY Developmental Services Office. The Network of Care website is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health. It provides information about behavioral health services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features.