Awareness

Promoting advocacy and awareness is critical to improving the mental health system for individuals and families. MHA’s programs concentrate on educating the community and policymakers about the complexities of mental health and addressing the stigma that surrounds individuals and families affected by mental illness. 

MHA Storytellers

Volunteers share their stories to help eliminate stigma regarding mental illness (pictured MHA Storytellers Glenn Proctor and Jim Dukes)

Coffee and Conversation

Opportunities to normalize conversations about mental health and promote wellness

Advocacy Events

Initiatives to increase the public’s/policy makers’ knowledge of the need for mental health legislation and funding