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The MHA thanks the sponsors for its May 16th
50th Anniversary Dinner Celebration


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MaryLou Montanari, Director of Educational Intervention Programs engaging a classroom of students, as always!



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Since 1962, the Mental Health Association of Erie County, Inc. has provided essential programs and services to seniors, adults, families and children in Erie County.
50th Anniversary Celebration - May 16th

Mission Statement
The Mental Health Association of Erie County Inc. promotes mental health and wellness in our community and supports individuals and families who are challenged by mental illness.



MHA News and Announcements

As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the MHA was interviewed on CW23’s morning show, “Winging It.”
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Nurtured Heart Parenting Series – FREE!
Helping children flourish emotionally, academically, and socially - Register by May 21st.
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The Edward “Doc” Butler Family Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to the Mental Health Association of Erie County, Inc. .
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Compassion driving force for nonprofit.
Spend a few minutes in a room with Kenneth Houseknecht and you come to understand how passionate he is about his work. Talk with his co-workers and you see that passion for helping others is a prerequisite for working at the Mental Health Association of Erie County.
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The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to the Erie County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program
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The Garman Family Foundation Awards $125,000 Grant to the Mental Health Association of Erie County, Inc. to Expand its Educational Program!
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The MHA of Erie County Kicks Off Its 21st Consecutive Year of Hosting National Depression Screening Day (NDSD)
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2012 Writing & Well-being Workshop schedule released
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The Mental Health Association elects E.J. Butler, Michael Dillon & Jamie Shaner as New Board Members.
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Destigmatize Mental Illness: Reject the Silence.
Watch Video Created by WNY Student Michael Kessler.
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click here to watch the video


Ken Houseknecht Named Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Erie County, Inc.
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New Depression Screening Tool Available -CLICK HERE
Test your mood above for a confidential screening



Continued Education for Professionals
a Success!

In an effort to educate Western New Yorkers about the advances in mental health studies and practice, on October 25th the Mental Health Association of Erie County, Inc. hosted the Diversity in Mental Health Symposium: A Day of Learning for the Community.

Here are some comments from the ~100 attendees:

  • Great workshops, much enthusiasm, nice diversity.

  • Very Informative!

  • The presenters were professional and passionate.

  • Speakers’ were articulate and very informative

  • Great information very interesting topics


Mental Health Association of Erie County, Inc.
999 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209-1892 | (716) 886-1242