3rd Annual
PAWS for a CAUSE
at the Empire State Plaza
April 3, 4 and 5, 2009

 

 

 
 
Our Mission
 
The Mental Health Foundation encourages, develops and supports educational campaigns and other initiatives to improve understanding of mental illness and ensure access to quality care.  The Foundation is particularly concerned with reducting the stigma of mental illness and encouraging individuals to seek early diagnosis.
 
Stigma (Stig me) (n): A mark or token of infamy, disgrace or reproach.

There is no shame in mental illness.

The Mental Health Foundation (formerly the Foundation of Advocacy for Mental Health) encourages, develops and supports educational campaigns and other initiatives to improve understanding of mental illness and ensure access to quality care. The Foundation is particularly concerned with efforts to reduce the stigma of mental illness and encouraging individuals to seek early diagnosis.

Help us reach even more people with our message.

Mental Health Foundation Promotes Good Mental Health on
August Evening in Saratoga

First Ladies Whitney and Cuomo make Evening Extra Special

First Lady of Saratoga Marylou Whitney and former New York First Lady Matilda Cuomo greeted more than 150 attendees at the Mental Health Foundation’s recent  August evening in Saratoga.  The event took place at The Reading Room on Wednesday evening August 13. The two first ladies served as Honorary Co-Chairs of the event. Mrs. Cuomo is a member of the Foundatiion Board.

Press Release | Event Photos


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The Mental Health Foundation
PO Box 322   Albany, New York   12201
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