Our Mission
The
mission of Mental Health America of Vanderburgh County
is to educate the community about mental health issues
and to promote mental health through awareness, advocacy,
and service.
We
are an affiliate of National Mental Health America and
one of more than 40 affiliates located throughout Indiana
and 340 nationwide. Locally we were founded in 1954 and
began reaching out to the patients at the Evansville
State Hospital.
Mental
Health America is a respected leader in mental health
issues. It is a nonprofit organization committed to improving
the quality of life for the mentally ill through education,
volunteerism, support services, and advocacy.
Mental
Health America is a broad-based group of volunteers and
professionals working together to:
- Promote
the mental health of all citizens of Vanderburgh County
and surrounding counties through educational programs.
- Increase
public understanding and acceptance of persons with
mental illness.
- Foster
the delivery of the most appropriate and effective services
to all individuals in need.
- Initiate
reform of the mental health service system through advocacy
and public policy.
- Ensure
that mental health needs are properly met by providing
information and referral to the appropriate sources.
We are proud to be a United Way Agency!
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Suicide Hotline & Help:
For help finding treatment, support groups,
medication information, help paying for your medications,
your local Mental Health America affiliate, and other mental
health-related services in your community, please visit
National's Frequently
Asked Questions and Answers section, contact Mental
Health America, or contact our local
MHA affiliate. If you or someone you know is in crisis
now, seek help immediately. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to
reach a 24 hour crisis center or dial 911 for immediate
assistance.
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