Peer Support/ Ombudsman

The Ombudsman is a former or current recipient of mental health services who serves as an advocate/mediator for other persons living with mental illness. The Ombudsman can also help with advocating or negotiating issues, that involve  questions about local, state, or federal services, social security issues, social services issues, family court issues, criminal court issues and landlord complaints. Also, the Ombudsman can assist in providing referrals to other agencies when appropriate. Please contact Kim at 518-725-2790 ext. 113 for further information.

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Family Support

This program offers activities - both social & educational - to families who have a member(s) living with mental illness. These families are offered various opportunities in which to spend quality time together. This time also provides the opportunity to form relationships with other families in our community who are struggling with similar situations. Many times this type of support can help decrease the isolation and stigma these families may feel. Please contact Patti at 518-725-2790, ext. 108 for further information.

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Information & Referral

How many times have you needed to find a service, agency or telephone number and didn't know where to turn?

INFO-LINE was developed to provide residents of Fulton & Montgomery Counties the ability to locate programs, services and information within the community.

INFO- LINE 725-2790 or toll-free 1-800-734-5864

INFO-LINE is a FREE Service! Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 p.m.

(After hours, please leave a message on our answering machine, and someone will return your call.)  In case of an emergency, please dial 911. For a mental health crisis, please call 842-9111.

Knowing what services are available is vital to receiving the appropriate assistance. Through our toll free line (1-800-734-5864) all residents of Fulton & Montgomery counties can call and receive information on a variety of topics or referrals to area agencies. Also, a comprehensive library is maintained by the MHA, so that if there is a particular area of interest free brochures can be sent to further assist an individual.

By utilizing our extensive resource library, we can provide information, refer you to experts, or send you free brochures. We offer information on a wide variety of subjects, and particularly mental health topics. Please contact Renee at 518-725-2790, ext. 109 for further information.

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Socialization

The MHA sponsors Drop-In Centers that are drug and alcohol free environments in both counties for consumers of mental health services and their families. The centers provide recreational, social, educational, and vocational opportunities in a self-help and peer-supported environment.

The Leisure Lounge (Fulton County) is located at 73 N. Main Street, Gloversville (Argersinger Building) and is open:
Tuesdays - Thursdays - 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 
Please contact Dan at 518-773-8727 if you would like further information.

Montgomery County Drop-In Center is located at Club East, 345 East Main Street, Amsterdam, and is open Wednesday - Friday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Please contact Lorie at 518-725-2790, ext. 113 for more information.

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Advocacy

On the local, state, and federal level the importance and necessity of advocacy for consumers of mental health services is an essential role for the MHA. The promotion of mental wellness, quality of care in treatment, and adequate funding for services are all core elements for the fairness that individuals with mental illness deserve.

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Employment Training

The MHA sponsors a consumer-run business that provides employment and training to help individuals with mental illness become self-sufficient, feel confident about themselves, and have hope for the future. There are two locations of the Handy Up's N Downs stores, one is in Gloversville and the other is in Amsterdam. Working at these locations offers:

• Retail work experience
• Opportunities to work in a supportive work atmosphere.
• Socialization
• Interaction with other members of their community.

Please contact Debbie, our Store Manager, at 518-842-2790 for further information.

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Single Point of Accountability (SPOA) for Children's Services in Fulton and Montgomery Counties

The purpose of this program is to identify those children who are at the highest risk of placement in an out-of-the-home setting and to develop appropriate strategies to manage these children in Fulton and Montgomery Counties. For more information, please contact Kathy Cromie 518-725-2790 ext. 111

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