Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier

This Mental Health Month, we’re spotlighting the incredible staff behind the work we do at MHAST. We asked team members to share a little about why this work matters to them.

Kaitlyn Andrews, our Executive Director, leads MHAST with compassion, vision, and a deep commitment to supporting the mental health needs of our community. Through her leadership, she continues helping expand services, strengthen support systems, and build a team dedicated to making a difference every day.

Thank you, Kaitlyn, for your leadership and dedication to our community!

If you or someone you know needs support, you’re not alone—help is here 24/7

Last week our employee engagement committee took us to the Chalk Market and we had an amazing time! 🎨

It was the perfect way to step outside the office, get creative, and spend time together as a team. Moments like these remind us how important connection and community are—not just in the work we do, but with each other too.

This Mental Health Month, we’re spotlighting the incredible staff behind the work we do at MHAST. We asked team members to share a little about why they do this work and what it means to them.

Clive is a new Case Manager with our Mobile Crisis Response team. He brings compassion, dedication, and a strong commitment to supporting individuals in our community during difficult moments. We are excited to have him as part of the team as he continues to grow in this important work.

Thank you, Clive, for all that you do!

In observance of Memorial Day, our main office and the Sunrise Wellness Center will be closed today. We will reopen tomorrow with normal business hours.
The Warm Line remains open for anyone who may need support 607-240-7291. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

This Mental Health Month, we’re spotlighting the amazing staff behind the work we do every day.

Meet Erica Gardner, our new Program Manager for our upcoming Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center! Erica brings compassion, leadership, and a strong commitment to supporting both our staff and the community.

Erica wrote “I am very excited to make an even bigger impact on the community working at our new crisis center! I get to support our staff and community in such a big way, and I'm so grateful to be a part of this!”

We’re so excited to have Erica helping lead this important next chapter at MHAST.

It can be tempting to hide from our difficult emotions. But when we allow ourselves to sit with what we are feeling, we can acknowledge what we’re going through and eventually move past it. With practice, we may even find that life’s ups and downs feel easier to handle.

This Mental Health Month, we’re spotlighting the incredible staff behind the work we do at MHAST. We asked team members to share a little about why they do this work and what it means to them.

Nova Thorp is a Wellness Advocate at our Sunrise Wellness Program, where they help lead a variety of groups, activities, and opportunities for connection and recovery. Nova brings compassion, understanding, and encouragement to those they work with each day, helping create a welcoming and supportive environment for all!

Thank you, Nova, for all that you do!

This Mental Health Month, we’re spotlighting the incredible staff behind the work we do at MHAST. We asked team members to share a little about why they do this work and what it means to them.

Mary is a valued member of our Mobile Crisis team, providing compassionate support to individuals and families during some of their most difficult moments. Her dedication, empathy, and ability to support others in challenging situations make her an important part of our team and community.

Thank you, Mary, for all that you do!