As a consumer advocacy organization, we provide individual and systematic advocacy on behalf of the individuals who directly utilize the mental health services that are provided.  All of our services are confidential.

The MHA provides program and services that support the health of mind and body and works to eliminate the stigma of mental illness and addition for all.  Programs of the MHA include:

Adult Mental Health Advocacy works to ensure the rights of individuals residing in the state hospital as well as in the community.

Community Outreach offers programs and information to community-based, faith-based, human service and other organizations that are in unserved or underserved communities in an effort to raise awareness of mental illness and encourage individuals to seek support and treatment, if necessary.

Education Advocacy works with families and schools to ensure that children diagnosed with emotional/behavioral disorders and/or a mental illness receive appropriate education placement and services.

Mental Health America Legal Services (MHALS) provides legal consultation and/or representation, on civil matters, for individuals receiving treatment and support services through the community mental health system.

Public Education works with individuals who are diagnosed with a mental illness and well as those diagnosed with a physical disability in the area of citizen participation.

Youth Advocacy works with approximately 200 young men who reside in two youth development centers (YDC’s).  The Youth Advocates work to protect the rights of the residents and to provide a bridge between the development center and aftercare.