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Community Mental Health

The Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) plans, oversees and coordinates services for individuals with behavioral health issues and their families. Behavioral health includes mental illness, developmental/intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders.

We have created an online resource directory that we hope residents and professionals will use to locate the many and varied behavioral health resources in Westchester County.

DCMH MISSION STATEMENT        

The mission of the Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health is to enrich and enhance the lives of children, adolescents, adults, and families living with mental health concerns, substance misuse, addictions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or the co-occurrence of any of these issues, to reach their full potential.  This mission is achieved by providing a system of care guided by values and ethical practices which prioritize equitable access to strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally, racially, and linguistically responsive services that are coordinated and individualized to meet their needs.

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

The designation of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was inspired by Bebe Moore Campbell’s dedication to ending stigma and expanding access to mental health support for minority communities. In July, we highlight the mental health disparities faced by communities of color.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

  • African American adults are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems, yet only 1 in 3 receive the help they need.
  • Hispanic individuals are 50% less likely to seek treatment due to cultural stigma and language barriers.
  • Native/Indigenous communities experience some of the highest rates of suicide and PTSD in the country.

This month is not just about awareness — it’s about action. Together, we can work to dismantle stigma, increase access, and advocate for policies that make mental health care more inclusive and equitable.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Free, confidential support is available 24/7/365. Call or text the 988 crisis hotline. You can also find culturally responsive resources through trusted organizations like:

  • Black Mental Health Alliance
  • Therapy for Latinx
  • Asian Mental Health Collective
  • Indigenous Circle of Wellness

Together, we can build a more inclusive and supportive mental health system for all.

If you or someone you know needs support now, contact:

  • 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988 or chat here – you will be directed to local resources
  • You can also learn more about 988 and have access to related national information by visiting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline website.
  • Crisis Prevention and Response Team: (914) 925-5959
  • NYS Substance Abuse HOPEline: (877) 8-HOPENY / Text 467369
  • Or, you can always call 911 in any emergency

For more information about the Department of Community Mental Health’s programs and services, please call us at 914-995-5220, Monday- Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm or see our Quick Links on the left or our menu at the top right-hand corner of your screen.