In The News

MHA welcomes Traci Heath as its new Director of Development.

MHA is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Community Support Program (CSP), which is part of our BestLife Clinic. The program aims to help individuals who are facing social, economic, and environmental factors that significantly impact their ability to access healthcare and live independently. CSP is a mobile, short-term (3-6 months) intensive case management service that helps clients who are dealing with unemployment, food insufficiency, transportation, and housing issues.

The Mental Health Association, Inc. (MHA) is delighted to announce the official opening of our new corporate office located at 350 Memorial Drive in Chicopee, Massachusetts. This significant move is attributed to the tremendous growth that MHA has experienced over the last several years. This newly renovated 80,000-square-foot facility streamlines MHA’s operations, introduces new programming, and provides greater access to our services for individuals throughout Western Massachusetts. “We are thrilled to be in this new facility,” said Cheryl Fasano, MHA’s President & CEO. “This move represents a significant investment in our mission and demonstrates our commitment to providing quality services to the people in our care.”

The Mental Health Association, Inc. (MHA) is thrilled to announce the unveiling of our new agency logo. After months of careful crafting and exploration, we have overhauled our logo to better align with our values and vision. We believe this new image better represents who we are and where we are headed. With the move to our new corporate headquarters in Chicopee and the expansion of our services, we were presented with the unique opportunity to refresh our brand.

In celebration of Disability Pride Awareness Month, we wanted to highlight the new adaptive technology MHA’s The Resource Center (TRC) is utilizing in their day-to-day programming. Tools such as the assistive grips, kitchen tools, and the MusicGlove aid in the recovery process by making it easier and more accessible for our program members to accomplish daily tasks while having fun in their recovery. Working in tandem with our care team, TRC works with the members to foster greater independence for our members on their journey to recovery.

This week we would like to share the story of Misael Suarez. Misael, 41, is a graduate of GRIT Yale Street who came into the program in 2021 to treat a fentanyl and benzodiazepines addiction. Before entering Yale Street, Misael was repeatedly in and out of halfway houses over 12 years. Eventually, Misael sought help and entered a Transition Support Services program where his case manager told him about MHA’s new GRIT Yale Street program that is specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community. When his case manager explained the program, Misael was immediately interested.

This week we would like to share the story of Lauren Guild. Lauren, 64, came into the GRIT Yale Street program in late 2021 after struggling with alcohol addiction.