LIBERTY – Mylene Ortiz, Youth Mental Health Program Manager for Sullivan 180, has been invited to serve as a Region Leader with the Suicide Prevention Center of New York (SPCNY). The Center is a specialized branch within New York State Office of Mental Health (NYSOMH).

As part of the SPCNY Region Leader Network, Ortiz will support school communities through training, advocacy, and collaboration to strengthen suicide prevention, mental health, wellness, and social-emotional learning efforts across the region. Region Leaders are selected based on their expertise in school mental health, professional development, and crisis response, and play a critical role in ensuring that best-practice, evidence-based resources reach communities statewide.

“I’m honored to serve as Regional Leader for Sullivan County and committed to strengthening mental health support through collaboration, compassion, and action.”

As Youth Mental Health Program Manager at Sullivan 180, Ortiz has been instrumental in expanding access to youth mental health supports, professional development for educators, and community-based resources that promote safer, healthier school environments.

“We are incredibly proud of Mylene and the leadership she brings to youth mental health,” said Meaghan Mullally-Gorr, Director of Health and Wellness at Sullivan 180. “This opportunity recognizes the meaningful impact of her work and the high-quality training and resources she has helped bring to Sullivan County schools and communities.”

Ortiz’s appointment strengthens regional collaboration and reinforces Sullivan 180’s ongoing commitment to advancing youth mental health, prevention, and wellness throughout Sullivan County. To learn more about Sullivan 

180’s work in the area of youth mental health contact Mylene Ortiz at 845-295-2692 or Mylene@Sullivan180.org.