Warren County Board of Supervisors Honored for Pioneering Mental Health Initiatives

On May 9, 2024, the Warren County Board of Supervisors received the Dorothea Dix Community Service Award from Ascend Mental Wellness. The award recognized their allocation of nearly $1.1 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to improve mental health services in their community. This funding supported several projects, including expanding the Crisis Unit at Glens Falls Hospital, adding staff at WAIT House and Ascend Mental Wellness, and enhancing employee assistance programs.

These investments are part of the county's broader strategy to meet urgent mental health needs and enhance community well-being. Kevin Geraghty, Chairman of the Warren County Board of Supervisors, thanked Ascend for the recognition and emphasized the board's ongoing commitment to mental health issues. He noted that the funding has started to positively impact the community through various partner programs.

The allocation of these funds was overseen by an advisory committee, with the Warren County Office of Community Services playing a key role in evaluating applications and directing the funds to critical areas. This ensured the effective use of the money to address the most pressing mental health challenges in Warren County.

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