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Building Closure Notices: 

  • CLOSED Monday Oct. 12, 2026: in recognition of Indigenous Peoples' Day

TCWH Bulletin Board
  • We Are Hiring! Multiple new positions available. (job openings)
  • October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (press release)
  • Mammo on the Move Mobile Mammography Van: Wednesday, November 4th, 9am-4pm (call for appt: 607-798-5723)
  • Updated 2025-2030 Community Health Improvement Plan (press release)
  • Enjoy our warm seasons! Stay safe from Ticks - HABs - Heat - Rabies.
News
  • 9/28/26: Health Alert: Early Fall Vaccination Recommendations for Flu & COVID-19 (press release)
  • 9/16/26: Measles Case on the Rise in Neighboring Counties; Vaccination Strongly Encouraged (press release)
  • 8/10/26: Health Alert: What To Do When You Find a Bat In Your Home (press release)
  • BOH Vacancy, Full-Term, City of Ithaca representative, (Application Details)

Mental health and public health buildings side by side

Tompkins County's Public Health and Mental Health Departments are integrated as 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.

Job Openings

Job Opportunities at Whole Health

Open Seat on the Tompkins County Board of Health
The BOH has an at-large vacancy and invites interested candidates to apply. The Board encourages applications from individuals with diverse perspectives who seek to engage in public health issues impacting our community. More about applying to the BOH and a link to the application form is here.

Emergency Services

Life-threatening emergencies, Dial 911

Free, 24/7, Confidential Emergency and Crisis Help. If you or someone you know feels the need to speak with a mental health professional.

For Individuals with Substance Use Disorder
  • Crisis assistance or treatment referrals at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369)
  • Never Use Alone hotline dial 877-696-1996. An operator will stay with you while you use, and call emergency services if needed.

Naloxone use and access

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.

10/14/2026

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55 Brown Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-274-6600
(By the airport)

Public Health Services
Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Mental Health Clinic
By Appointment Only
Monday–Thursday, 8:15 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Wednesday until 6 p.m.

Vital Records (Services)
Monday–Friday
8:30 a.m.–12 noon; 1–3:30 p.m.
607-274-6642

201 E. Green St.
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-274-6200
(Across from the parking garage entrance)

Mental Health Clinic
Monday–Friday,
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays until 6 p.m.

Jennie Sutcliffe
Commissioner of Whole Health

Harmony Ayers-Friedlander
Deputy Commissioner of Mental Health

Brenda Grinnell Crosby
Deputy Public Health Director

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