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Family Support Program

The Family Support Program provides support for families and caregivers of adults with severe and persistent mental wellness issues and children with social emotional difficulties. The staff coordinates support groups, advocacy, and educational services to families, friends and clinicians in Orange County. The Family Peer Specialists provide support to family members and loved ones through MHA direct telephone support and referrals from the Orange County Crisis Call Center DIAL 311 or 1-800-832-1200.

For more information about the Family Support Program contact Linda Sager, Family Support and Training Specialist–Adult Services 845-325-2899, lsager@mhaorangeny.com or Mary Dumas, Family Support and Training Specialist- Children’s Services 845-240-5415, mdumas@mhaorangeny.com.

Monthly Support Programs

To obtain the Zoom link, contact Mary Dumas at the above mail address

  • Family Ties - A monthly meeting that provides advocacy, educational services, community resources and support to families who have children/adolescents under age 18 with social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. The group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month email mdumas@mhaorangeny.com or phone 845-240-5415 for additional information.
  • Family and Friends Together - A monthly meeting that provides advocacy, support, lived experience, and information for families of adults with severe and persistent mental illness. The group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month. Email lsager@mhaorangeny.com or phone 845-325-2899 for additional information.
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness, Orange County (NAMI Orange) – Provides support, education, community resources and advocacy for families and friends of persons with mental illness. For more information, go to www.namiorangeny.org

Our Impact 2023

  • People Served

    122,092

  • Meals Served/Delivered

    4725

  • Hours of Contact

    100,000

  • Transportation to Services

    20,000

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