WJCS News

In our accelerated age of constant change when employees need to constantly adapt to new technologies and responsibilities and are connected 24/7 to their jobs through a never-ending

We sat down with Westchester Commissioner of Mental Health Michael Orth this spring and discussed the many issues and problem-solving initiatives relating to mental health in our county.

They say “it takes a village.” Commissioner of Westchester County, Department of Community Mental Health Michael Orth agrees.

The elderly face a host of challenges—including feelings of isolation, lack of transportation to health professionals, and difficulties remembering to take medication in a timely manner.

Teens are taking an active role in trying to understand and identify mental health problems—within themselves and in others.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. At WJCS , we provided 70,000 mental health services to 3,900 individuals in 2018.

There is increased recognition in the professional mental health community that many individuals who suffer from substance use disorders also suffer from mental health problems.

For Mental Health Awareness Month, Michael Orth, Commissioner of Westchester County, Department of Community Mental Health,