May is Mental Health Awareness month, and 1 in 5 people will be affected by a mental health issue in their lifetime. In addition to groups like NAMI Rockland, the county has its own Behavioral Health Response Team available 24/7. Rockland County Executive Ed Day says it’s important to get help…
The Behavioral Health Response Team can be called for yourself or for someone you know in crisis, the number is 845-517-0400. The Rockland National Alliance on Mental Illness provides help to children, families and veterans. They can be reached at 845-359-8787 or online at