About Us

Who We Are

Since its inception in 1949, the Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County (MHA) has been dedicated to improving the lives of people who are touched by mental illness. MHA is working with our community partners to reduce the stigma of mental illness and to improve understanding about issues related to mental health and well-being. Through advocacy, education, research, and outreach, MHA seeks to improve access to mental health services for all who need them.

MHA Public Policy, Advocacy, and Education

The Mental Health Association works with community partners to advocate for solutions that will improve the lives of people living with mental illness. MHA works with public policy leaders, service providers, researchers, advocates, consumers, and educators to providing the latest news and information about mental health and wellness. Among the priorities of the Mental Health Association are:

  • Increasing understanding about mental health issues among all residents of the county to reduce the stigma of mental illness.
  • Countywide mental health system capacity-building that will lead to more coordinated care delivery systems among all providers of mental health services, including independent practitioners, primary care and mental health clinics, hospitals, food and shelter providers, prisons and jails, employers, and educators.
  • Partnership program development. MHA works with a variety of community partners to implement targeted strategies to address critical community mental health needs.
  • Increasing assistance and support to special populations such as caregivers, veterans and their families, older adults, children and families, populations who are reentering society, specific ethnic/racial groups, and many more.
  • Including mental health issues in the Health Care Reform and other policy discussions.
  • Improving mental health wellness support and information and referral resources for all in the community.
     

Mission Statement

The Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County, Inc., a non-profit organization, is dedicated to leadership in promoting mental wellness for children, adults, and families, and providing advocacy for those with mental disorders through education and cooperative planning.

Vision Statement

Through advocacy, education, and services, Palm Beach County residents will have access to information and programs that promote mental wellness and provide help to those with mental disorders.

  

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About Us