Board of Directors

Officers of the Board:

Board Chair:  Michael Shay

Board Vice Chair:  Chetna Chandrakala

Treasurer:  Eileen Messana

Secretary:  Larry Matteson

Board Governance:  Michael Moeller

Human Resource Committee Chair:  Michelle Halloran

Resource Development Committee Co-Chair:  Dr. Jyothsna Ponnuri

Family Support Council Chair:  Michelle Peter

Adult Behavioral Health Council Chair:  Matthew Petit

Resource Development Committee Co Chair:  Aileen Semler

Christen Bruu

Kristi Kohl

Patricia Woods

Mary Russo, President & CEO

Join us on September 21st from 6 - 8 pm for the "I'm Listening" broadcast as musical artists and celebrities discuss their own mental health and wellness.

You can help support us: https://www.mharochester.org/donate/

If you're experiencing emotional distress related to the COVID-19 Pandemic, crisis counselors are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746 If you are in crisis or are thinking about suicide, get connected to a local crisis center and get in touch with someone immediately.

Call 1-800-273-8255 or text "MHA" to 741741

In this time of crisis, we at the MHA would like to reassure our community that we are committed to providing our supports and services through the form of TeleMental Health virtual services.

Get connected with the Mental Health Association today!

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