The Mental Health Association in Niagara County has been proudly serving the community since our founding in 1964. We offer free and low-cost programs that promote mental wellness, provide needed services for those with a mental health diagnosis, and actively work to alleviate the stigma and public misunderstanding of mental illness.

We recognize that mental illness cuts across all social, economic, age and gender lines. We also recognize that mental illness touches us all. We may have family members, friends or co-workers who are affected by mental illness. Knowing how to recognize when someone needs help, and when to give it, can help our community be a better and safer place to live.

 

Mission Statement
The Mission of The Mental Health Association in Niagara County, Inc. is to promote mental wellness by sponsoring and implementing advocacy, education and community service programs.

 

Vision Statement
The Mental Health Association in Niagara County, Inc. will create a community where mental health disorders are treated in the same manner as physical disorders; where stigma no longer exists; where recovery is an expectation following mental health diagnoses; where finding meaningful employment is possible; where living a safe, satisfying life with meaningful relationships is a reality.

 

Funding

The Mental Health Association in Niagara County, Inc. is funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health, the Niagara County Department of Mental Health, the United Way of Greater Niagara, grants, memberships and voluntary contributions.

  

Internships and Volunteer Opportunities

The MHA regularly provides opportunities for interns who wish to gain experience relevent to their field. Students from the fields of psychology, social work, nursing and education can benefit from working in our programs. We also accept internships for students interested in gaining experience in graphic design, social media, marketing, publicity, business and more. To get started with an intership at the MHA, please submit a resume along with an Internship Application.

MHA Board of Directors 

Executive Board

Board President: Kathy Zunner

Board Vice President: Joel Grundy

Secretary: Tracy Diina

Treasurer: Jaime Lubs

 

Board Members 

Sarah Lanzo

Jake Moskal

Emily Shields

Staff Directory

Daniel Colpoys, Executive Director, dcolpoys@mhanc.com, ext. 310

Mary Ann Bucolo, Finance/HR Director, mascales@mhanc.com, ext. 302

Shannon Veiders, Director of Peer Activities, sveiders@mhanc.com, ext. 311

Tara Porter, Director of Compeer Niagara, tporter@mhanc.com, ext. 307

Breanna Lockhart, Community Education & Referral Coordinator, blockhart@mhanc.com, ext. 309

Sara George, In-Home Respite Coordinator, sarndt@mhanc.com, ext. 313

Rosemary Marvin, Director of HOPE House, rmarvin@mhanc.com, 716-433-6543