MHANYS receives Mental Health First Aid Organization of the Year Award

The Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS) was honored last week as Organization of the Year during a ceremony held at the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Summit in Philadelphia on May 4. The event was part of the National Council for Mental Well‐being's annual conference (NatCon 25). The award was part of the National Council's annual MHFA Impact Awards Ceremony that celebrates individuals and groups that have demonstrated what it means to be a true leader in changing the conversation surrounding mental health, a MHANYS news release stated. The Organization of the Year award recognizes a group that has implemented creative solutions to expand MHFA within its organization and externally.