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Suicide can be prevented with open conversations, support, and assistance for those in need, ultimately saving lives.  Research indicates that offering support services, discussing suicide, limiting access to self-harm methods, and checking in on loved ones are among the steps we can collectively take to assist others. Providing instant counseling to those in need, reaching…

The May Evans and Lucille Pritchard Endowment Funds Scholarships were presented by the Mental Health Association in Ulster County, Inc. on July 8. The Endowment Funds for the scholarships were established by long time MHA board member May Evans and former MHA CEO Lucille Pritchard.  The purpose of the $2,000.00 Scholarships is to encourage the…

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 May Evans and Lucille Pritchard Endowment Fund Scholarships. We are pleased to be offering two May Evans and Lucille Pritchard Endowment Fund Scholarships for $2,000.00 each.  The scholarships will be awarded to residents of Ulster County.   Applicants must be students who will be attending college or…

Please join us by participating in the 2023 MHA Holiday gift giving program.  We are once again collecting new, unwrapped gifts to be distributed during the holiday season, to people of all ages in our community-based programs and MHA residences in Ulster County. Please click here to donate by credit card. For people who are separated…

Thank you to everyone who supported the MHA in Ulster Krispy Kreme Fundraiser.  

Congratulations to Megan Hildebrand and Tenaya Gallo the recipients of 2023 Dr. Edward Shea Memorial Fund Scholarships of $1,000 each! Shawn Doyle, Executive Director of the Mental Health Association in Ulster County Inc. (MHA) presented the 2023 Dr. Edward Shea Memorial Fund Scholarships at our offices in Kingston. The two Dr. Edward Shea Memorial Scholarships…

Take the time today to do something for your mental health.  We’d love to see you.

At the start of November we placed a “gratitude bucket” in the lobby of our Center at Aaron Ct. and asked staff and clients to leave notes of gratitude. We wanted to take a moment to share these heartfelt thoughts and moments of gratitude with you all as November draws to an end.

Congratulations to Dreama Manganiello the recipient of 2022 May Evans and Lucille Pritchard Endowment Funds Scholarships totaling $2,000! Shawn Doyle, Executive in Charge of the Mental Health Association in Ulster County Inc. (MHA) presented the 2022 May Evan’s &Lucille Pritchard Endowment Funds Scholarships at our offices in Kingston. The two May Evans & Lucille Pritchard…