Get Involved
Donate to MHANC.
MHANC has been empowering individuals and families since 1953 — but we can’t do it without you! Your donation fuels MHANC’s life-changing programs. Every dollar helps us serve more people with dignity, care, and hope.
Make a One-Time Donation
Your gift today helps provide immediate mental health support to those who need it most.
Give Monthly
Monthly giving ensures continuous care and empowers recovery for individuals and families.
Set Up Employer Matching
Multiply your impact by having your donation matched through your employer’s giving program.
Make a Legacy Donation
Create a legacy of healing and hope by including MHANC in your estate plans.
You can also give through cash or check!
Visit us in person, or mail to 16 Main St., Hempstead, NY 11550
Work at MHANC.
Join a mission-driven team committed to mental health, recovery, and community transformation. We’re hiring!
MHANC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, sex, disability, familial status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or any other category protected under federal, state or local law. Mental Health Association of Nassau County complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Health insurance
(medical, dental, vision)
Pre-Tax commuter dollars
FSA benefits
Life, LTD, AFLAC voluntary plans
403(b) retirement plan
Generous PTO
(Paid Time Off) and Paid Holidays for Full Time staff members
Intern at MHANC
Interns play a vital role in our mission to promote mental health in Nassau County.
Students (18+) seeking hands-on experience in the mental health field are invited to apply for internships with MHANC. Interns are required to commit a minimum of 14 hours per week for at least 3 months. Program-specific requirements may vary and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Internship placements are determined based on availability and programmatic fit.
Applications must be submitted through the appropriate form (accepted on a rolling basis). Applicants are encouraged to apply at least 2 months prior to their desired start date
Compeer Program
Compeer Program Volunteers play a vital role in our mission to promote mental health in Nassau County.
Compeer volunteers are adult mentors who spend time each week with someone in mental health recovery. These one-on-one connections foster trust, friendship, and mutual growth.
For further information about the Compeer Program, please contact the Compeer Coordinator at:
Advocate with MHANC.
Help us champion policies that support mental wellness, expand services, and reduce stigma. Together, we can push for systemic change at the local and state level.
Gone But Not Forgotten Walk: Overdose Awareness & Prevention Walk
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | Jones Beach, Field 1
Join MHANC for our annual Gone But Not Forgotten Walk, a powerful day of remembrance, community, and hope. By walking with us, you’re helping to break the silence, end the stigma, and sustain the vital services MHANC provides to Long Islanders in crisis, from medication-assisted treatment and Narcan training to peer advocacy and recovery resources. Learn more, donate, and sign up (click “Start A Fundraiser”) to walk at the link below.
More Ways to Advocate.
Join Our Network
Sign up for our email list to stay up to date on ways you can advocate with MHANC
The Duck Project
Inspired by her dad’s advice to “let it roll off your back like water off a duck,” Alexis Butler, created the Duck Project to spread mental health awareness and positivity.
Learn More About the Project
Legislative Day & Mental Health Matters Day
Join MHANC when we go up to Albany to advocate for Mental Health legislations and programs
