If anyone is in imminent danger, dial 9-1-1. Additional contacts.
Wednesday, October 30, 10am-6pm at Tompkins County Whole Health, 55 Brown Rd., Ithaca. See below for more details.
THE TOMPKINS COUNTY Health and Mental Health Departments have integrated to become Tompkins County Whole Health.
OUR MISSION is to build a healthy, equitable community in Tompkins County by addressing the root causes of health disparities and integrating mental, physical and environmental health. (See the About page for more detail.)
Both locations, 201 East Green St. and 55 Brown Rd., serve clients for many Whole Health programs.
Families, Children & Youth
RAISING a family takes a village. TCWH services support the care of children, youth, and their families. Programs provide care and support before, during and after pregnancy, and for children in their growth and development, including immunizations, nutrition education and breastfeeding support, mental health services, speech therapy, and physical therapy.
Adults
Mental health is integral to well-being. TCWH provides mental health services for adults, including counseling, medication assisted therapy or management, and group programs. On-site clinics provide immunizations for uninsured and underinsured adults.
Dial 988 to speak with a counselor 24/7 whenever you or a loved one are in crisis.
Community Programs
Whole Health supports a healthy community for all Tompkins County residents. Our programs bring prevention measures to homes and public places through education and policy. Community health workers go directly to residents and community groups to provide on-going connection and support.
Environmental Health Permits and Guidance
ENVIRONMENTAL Health supports overall community wellness and public safety. The Environmental Health team -inspects and issues operating permits for all food served to the public, public pools and summer camps, public water supplies and residential septic systems, clean indoor air, and tobacco retailers to prevent underage sales. They are on call 24/7, responding to emergency needs such as exposure to rabies or other environmental hazards.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
TOMPKINS County Whole Health embraces the County’s vision for continued education and implementation of DEIB initiatives to advance health equity. Our Community Health Improvement Plan identifies health disparities and opportunities to inform programs and services.
Recent Press Releases
Protect Your Home, Protect the Bats: International Bat Week (October 24-October 31, 2024)
(10/28/2024) International Bat Week celebrates the role bats play in our ecosystem and takes place from October 24th through Halloween, October 31st. Tompkins County Whole Health (TCWH) supports the NYS Department of Environmental Conversation (NYSDEC) in their efforts to encourage outdoor enthusiasts to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months. Bat health is particularly vulnerable to human visitation during their winter hibernation in these sites, especially as these populations have recently been significantly impacted by white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that affects hibernating, insect-eating bats.
Bats provide an important role in pest control and Tompkins County is fortunate to be home to multiple bat species. It is important that we protect the areas where bats live while creating barriers to entry into our homes, as bats can carry the rabies virus. By bat proofing our homes, we can protect ourselves from the potential risk of rabies exposure, while also protecting our local bat populations. Bats can enter buildings through holes or crevices as small as half an inch.
For additional information and important precautions, please go to the full press release.
Community Announcement: Breast Cancer Screening & Early Detection Saves Lives
(10/8/2024) Low or no-cost breast cancer screenings will be available in Tompkins County this month as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Mammograms are the #1 way to find breast cancer early, while it is most treatable. Those ages 40 and older should plan on receiving a mammogram annually as an effective prevention tool.
We are pleased to once again partner with Guthrie Lourdes Cancer Services Program to bring the Mobile Mammography Van to Tompkins County to provide low or no-cost breast cancer screenings. The Guthrie Lourdes “Mammo on the Move” Mobile Mammography Van will be at Tompkins County Whole Health, 55 Brown Rd., Ithaca, on Wednesday, October 30th, from 10am-6pm. Call 607-798-5723 to set up your appointment time. You do not need to be a Lourdes patient.
For additional information, including eligibility for Mammo on the Move and steps to lower your risk, please go to the full press release.
- National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: October 20–26, 2024
- Health Alert: Say “Boo” to the Flu! Early Fall Vaccination Recommendations
- Tompkins County Community Mental Health Services Board Holds Panel Discussion, The Intersection of Homelessness and Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders, and Developmental Disabilities
- Join Tompkins County Whole Health in Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October)
- Health Alert: Addressing Misinformation on Parvovirus in Local Housing Units; Clarifying Risks to Pets & Steps to Take
- COVID-19 Update: COVID-19 Vaccines Updated for 2024-2025 Respiratory Illness Season; Contact Pharmacies for Appointments
- Tompkins County Whole Health Releases “COVID-19 Community Resilience Mural” Video, Shares Launch Event Highlights
- Current press releases (2024)
- 2023 PR Archive
Events & Announcements
“Mammo on the Move,” Lourdes Mobile Mammography Van at TCWH
- Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Tompkins County Whole Health parking lot, 55 Brown Rd., Ithaca.
- You do not have to be a Lourdes patient. Results sent to the provider of your choice.
- Call 607-798-5723 to schedule an appointment.
- Insured and uninsured women welcome. No referral needed.
- For additional information, including eligibility for Mammo on the Move and steps to lower your risk, please go to our press release.
Click here to see additional job opportunities at Whole Health.
Emergency Services
EMERGENCY AND CRISIS CONTACTS FOR 24-HOUR HELP if you or someone you know feels the need to speak with a mental health professional:
- For life-threatening emergencies, dial 911
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, DIAL 988 (1-800-273-8255)
- Crisis Text Line, text HOME to 741-741.
- Ithaca’s Suicide Prevention and Crisis Service hotline, 1-607-272-1616.
- Veterans Crisis Line, for Veterans and their loved ones, DIAL 9-8-8 then Press 1, or text 838255.
Visit veteranscrisisline.net for online chat and more.
NOTICE: Tompkins County Whole Health makes every effort to post accurate and reliable information. However, it does not guarantee or warrant that the information on this website is complete, accurate, or up-to-date. Tompkins County shall not be liable under any circumstances for any claims or damages arising directly or indirectly from information presented therein. Please contact the program area by phone or the receptionist at 607-274-6600 for more information.
