Association for Mental Health and Wellness
Colleen Merlo has a strong background in executive leadership within the mental health and wellness sector. Colleen most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Association for Mental Health and Wellness, starting in November 2020. Prior to that, they were the Executive Director of L.I. Against Domestic Violence from June 2014 to November 2020. Colleen also held the position of Executive Director at the Mental Health Association from August 2005 to June 2014.
Colleen Merlo's education history includes attending the City University of New York-John Jay College of Criminal Justice, although the specific start and end years are not provided. No degree or field of study information is available for this institution. Colleen later pursued a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Stony Brook University, again without specific dates. Additionally, they obtained a Master's degree in Social Work from the same university.
Association for Mental Health and Wellness
The Association for Mental Health and Wellness, a non-for-profit corporation based in Ronkonkoma, NY, provides programs, services, and advocacy for people facing mental health challenges with an enhanced focus on serving military Veterans. The organization’s roots go back to 1955 with the incorporation of the Mental Health Association in Suffolk County (MHA Suffolk). In 1990, Clubhouse of Suffolk was launched, providing a wide array of vocational rehabilitation services and recovery programs. With the growing need to provide services for Veterans with PTSD and other battle-related brain injuries, Clubhouse merged with MHA Suffolk and Suffolk County United Veterans in 2014 to form the Association for Mental Health and Wellness.