Brief History
Founded in 1947, Mental Health America of Greater Dallas (MHA) has been consistently serving the people of Dallas County and its surrounding communities for over 50 years. MHA is a 501(c)(3) organization and an affiliate of National Mental Health America, the Mental Health America in Texas and the United Way.
MHA is working to identify, assess and respond to the mental health needs of the community. Its mission is to lead, coordinate and involve the community in improving mental health by advocating for improved care and treatment of people with mental illness; conducting education and prevention programs; and raising public awareness about mental illnesses and mental health.
In other words, MHA is
- giving a voice to people without a voice in our community
- helping people help themselves
- changing how people think about mental illness and mental health.
Agency Description
Mental Health America of Greater Dallas is a non-profit organization working to promote mental wellness through community education and improve services for emotionally disturbed children and adolescents and adults with serious mental illness. MHA serves as a catalyst to identify, assess, and respond to mental health services needs in the community.
As a facilitator and coordinator for local mental health service providers, MHA pursues a vigorous course of strategic long-range planning along with spontaneous responses to community crises as they arise. Through participation in coalitions with other service providers, MHA is building a powerful local movement to address the needs of those who suffer because of the lack of affordable and accessible mental health services in Dallas County.
Mental Health America offers a number of services supplying information on community resources and education and advocacy on mental illnesses and mental health issues. MHA also provides preventive programs that are designed to supply high-risk populations, such as children, the homeless, and the indigent, with information and skills to deal with dysfunction, distress, and adverse situations.