MHA Assistant Executive Director Carla Quail, LCSW, emphasized the key role played by volunteer counselors in the program’s three decades of success.  “The staff and trained volunteers of Family Abuse Court Services are guides to vulnerable families in a time of crisis.  Without these committed and skilled volunteers, frightened individuals seeking to protect themselves and their children from an abusive partner may never have the courage to go through the challenges of the court system.  Committed volunteers are always needed for such rewarding work.”  Information about how to become a FACS volunteer is available from Program Director Blanche Goodman at (914) 345-5900, extension 245.

The Mental Health Association of Westchester County, Inc. (MHA), a not-for profit organization, is the leading resource for mental health services in Westchester.  Through its advocacy, education and direct services, MHA meets a broad spectrum of critical needs of thousands of children, adults and families each year.  Prevention of domestic violence, treatment for the trauma experienced by its victims and support for affected family members constitute a major component of MHA’s program activities.  Visit MHA’s website, www.mhawestchester.org, for information on critical mental health issues and services in Westchester County.