“This is a giant step forward in accessibility to mental health services for this area and we appreciate it very much,” said Sarah Santora on behalf of NYS Senator Patrick Gallivan. It is an expanding level of care as evidence by this beautiful building behind me.” “It need not matter – what matters is people are getting the care that they need. “If you look at the thousands of people annually getting appointments and getting services, some of that is Livingston County, some of that is Noyes Mental Health,” said Ian Coyle, County Administrator of Livingston County. Noyes also received a $348,050 New York State grant to construct the building, and another $350,000 in grant support from Livingston County to complete funding for the project. “If this saves one individual, it’s well worth it.” I like to see everyone get the types of care that they need,” said Carl Myers Wednesday during the ceremony. “This building would not have been a reality without the generous donation of $350,000 from Ann and Carl Myers and additional support from other community members” said Teeters. We hope the opening of this facility will help the area get through not only the pandemic, but help those who are in need of mental help for years to come.” “While social distancing and other public health actions were necessary to slow the spread of COVID, they also caused many to feel isolated, stressed, anxious and overwhelmed with emotions. Chad Teeters, President and CEO of Noyes Health. “The COVID pandemic has brought much-needed attention to the lack of access to mental health care,” said Dr. In Livingston County, that number is 850 to 1. According to 2019 NY County Statistics, the ratio of patients to mental health providers is 350 to 1.

The Sun Cure by Alfred Noyes