The Mental Health America - Allegheny County Web site is designed to be a reliable guide to mental health and wellness.  It reflects the new approach of the mental health community to more openly discuss mental health, and the design allows the user to obtain specific information about mental health, mental wellness and MHA. 

MHA provides individuals in Pittsburgh and its surrounding communities with a relevant mix of information, referral, advocacy and legal services.  We assist indivduals in the recovery process and all of our services are free and confidential.

Mental Health Month was created more than 50 years ago to raise awareness about mental health conditions and the importance of mental wellness for all.  This year's theme focused on an essential component of maintaining and protecting mental health and wellness: social connectedness.  The tagline for this year's observance was "Get Connected."  There are many ways of creating connections that support mental health:

    •  Get connected to family and friends to feel close and supported.

    •  Get connected to you community to feel a sense of belonging and purpose.

    •  Get connected to yourself to decrease stress and improve health and relationships.

    •  Get connected to professional help to feel better when you're stressed and are having trouble coping.