During the month of May, which Mental Health Awareness Month, people and organizations are encouraged to speak more openly about mental health. NeighborWorks® America had the chance to sit down with Kate de la Garza, executive director of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, for a wide-ranging conversation with a mental health focus. de la Garza has been at the helm of the organization, currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, since January 2024.