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The Mental Health Association promotes mental health and total wellness for individuals facing challenges associated with mental illness and addiction recovery. We increase community awareness while enhancing mental well-being through advocacy, education, prevention, treatment, and services.
MHA met the service needs of the community via numerous programs and initiatives. Click below to learn more about each service:
Case Management | Community Wellness Centers | Consumer Advocacy | Counseling | Family and Children's Programs | Home Health | Housing | Justice Involved Services | Mental Health Urgent Care | New Jersey Statewide Student Support Services | Prospect House | School-Based Education | Substance Use Disorder | Suicide Prevention Services | For Seniors | Supported Employment | Veteran Services | 988 MCORT
Essex Legislative Breakfast
It was a beautiful day of advocacy on Friday, October 3 for the Essex County Mental Health Coalition's 25th Annual Legislative Breakfast! The sold-out event brought together more than 340 elected officials, executives, stakeholders, and community members to discuss pressing issues in mental health and addiction, exploring opportunities for progress and solutions to ongoing challenges in the field.
Morris Legislative Breakfast
A beautiful morning of advocacy at the Morris County Mental Health Coalition’s 7th Annual Legislative Breakfast! This sold-out event brought together more than 240 elected officials, community leaders, and stakeholders to address key issues in mental health and addiction, focusing on collaboration, progress, and solutions for the future.
Tour of Essex County Hospital Center
MHA’s Board Advocacy Committee participated in a tour of Essex County Hospital Center led by Hospital Director Frank Delgaudio and Asst. Director Pat Keenan. They gave a comprehensive presentation and took all questions. The committee was impressed with the condition of the hospital and the openness of the staff. Thank you to the County of Essex for providing a first rate hospital for people with mental illness.
A Visit from Assemblywoman Marisa Sweeney
MHA was honored to welcome Assemblywoman Marisa Sweeney to our Parsippany office, where she spent time learning about our programs and meeting with our directors and staff, as well as our Board President Barbara Small and Board Vice President Bill Olderman, to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of our work across the community.
Connecting with Congresswoman Analilia Mejia
MHA was honored to welcome Congresswoman Analilia Mejia for a site visit of our Morris County location. During her visit, she met with several of our program directors to learn more about the vital work being done across our programs and the impact these services have on individuals, families, and the community.
Hill Day With Community Partners
MHA’s CEO Bob Davison joined fellow advocates from Care Plus NJ, Integrity House and Bright Harbor Healthcare in Washington DC for the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s Annual Hill Day. They were joined by mental health advocates from across the nation.
SHANJ Conference
Representatives from MHA’s Community Support Services program attended the annual Supportive Housing Association of NJ Conference at The Palace at Somerset Park. The event brought together key stakeholders and advocates dedicated to advancing supportive housing solutions for individuals with special needs.
A Seat at the Table
MHA is honored to have three members of our leadership team appointed to Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill’s Transition Team, including Senior Director of Programs Rose Brown, Board Vice President Emerson Crooks, CEO Robert Davison and Program Director Madine Despeine-Udoh. Their appointments provide MHA with an opportunity to bring our expertise and the voices of the individuals and communities we serve directly to the table.
Pine Brook Jewish Center Donation
We’re so grateful to Pine Brook Jewish Center for their generous donation to our food pantry. Their contribution of essential food items and thoughtful “cake mix kits” for those celebrating special occasions will bring comfort and joy to the individuals and families we serve experiencing food insecurity.
Presidents Giving Society
We were honored to host our President’s Giving Society Thank You Reception in January, recognizing and thanking the generous supporters whose commitment helps ensure critical support is available when our community needs it most.
Project Homeless Connect Morris County
Morris County’s Project Homeless Connect returned to St. Peter's, Morristown Episcopal Church on January 28, bringing together service providers, community leaders, and neighbors with a shared goal of connection, dignity, and support. Organized by MHA’s Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Morris County team in partnership with the Morris County Government , the Morris County Sheriff's Office, and St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, the annual event welcomed more than 100 attendees this year.
988 MCORT @ Penn Station
MHA launched 988 MCORT (Mobile Crisis Outreach Response Teams) awareness ads at Newark Penn Station! A few members of our MCORT team visited to see them in person and ensure our message is reaching commuters and community members across the city. We’re proud to be spreading awareness about these lifesaving resources.
Coffee With A Veteran
At Coffee With A Veteran, community members came together to share conversations, gratitude, and connection with the veterans who call Morris County home.
Derby Day With MHA
MHA kicked off Mental Health Awareness Month with one of our most anticipated events of the year, Derby Day, and what a success it was. Events like Derby Day are not only opportunities to gather, but also powerful moments that help drive our mission forward.
Project Homeless Connect Essex County
MHA participated in the 20th Annual Project Homeless Connect in Essex County, a free event held on January 28 that provided services with care and dignity to individuals experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, or in need of support.
Equine Therapy
Our Veteran and Family Support Group had the opportunity to visit Sisu Psychotherapy and Wellness for a meaningful equine psychotherapy experience. Through time spent with the horses, veterans were able to build connection, reflect, and engage in healing in a calm and supportive environment.
EDGE NJ @ MHA
Our partners at EDGE NJ have visited our offices to provide mobile HIV testing, PrEP education, and other essential health services in an accessible, welcoming environment.
Food and Mood
Health Coach and MHA Board Vice President Mary Ellen Zung led an engaging Food + Mood presentation for our clients and staff, exploring how the foods we eat can support better mental health, stable energy, and overall well-being.
MHA’s Board commitment to the individuals we serve is nothing less than remarkable. We thank each and every Board member for their dedication and hard work to the individuals we serve.
Click here to meet the Board.
#BeSeenInGreen
Our team showed up in green in support of Mental Health Awareness Month. Green is more than just a color, it's the international symbol for #mentalhealthawareness. Representing fresh starts, optimism, and energy, wearing green (or even adding a touch of it to your space) makes a bright and bold statement: I care about mental health!
Annual Employee Appreciation Breakfasts
MHA celebrated our Annual Employee Appreciation Breakfast across all of our Northern NJ locations! Our team enjoyed a hot breakfast together before heading out into the field to continue their incredible work.
Wear Red Day
On National Wear Red Day, our MHA staff wore red in support of women’s heart health.
Thank you to our team for coming together, raising awareness, and continuing to champion overall wellness in our community.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
MHA staff wore pink to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of regular screening exams. We stand in support and solidarity with women and men around the world who have been affected by breast cancer, survivors, fighters, and those we’ve lost.
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