Dear Friends of MHA,
As we reflect on 2025, I am filled with gratitude and pride for what this year has represented for Mental Health Association. Together, we marked an extraordinary milestone as we celebrated our 75th Anniversary, honoring decades of service, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to mental health and wellness in our communities.
This year was not only a time to celebrate our history, but also a year of meaningful progress and growth. In 2025, we launched our Mobile Crisis Outreach Response Team initiative (MCORT) in Essex and Hudson Counties, a vital new program designed to strengthen crisis response and provide timely and compassionate support to individuals and families when they need it most. The successful rollout of MCORT reflects our continued focus on innovation and collaboration as we respond to the evolving needs of our community.
We also expanded access to services by opening two new Community Wellness Centers in Morris County and Sussex County. These centers serve as welcoming spaces where individuals can find connection, support, and resources close to home, reinforcing our mission to make mental health services accessible, inclusive, and centered in the community.
Another significant achievement this year was the expansion of our ARRIVE program, which is now operating in every municipality throughout Morris County. This milestone highlights the strength of our partnerships with local leaders, first responders, and community stakeholders, and demonstrates what is possible when we work together toward shared goals.
In addition to these programmatic successes, 2025 marked an important year for advocacy at the state level. Governor elect Mikie Sherrill appointed Board Vice President Emerson Crooks, Chief Executive Officer Robert Davison, and Program Director Madine Despeine Udoh to the Transition Team Interdisciplinary Advisory Task Force, ensuring that community perspectives help inform state policy. She also appointed Senior Director of Programs Rose Brown to the Transition Action Team for Kids Mental Health and Online Safety, supporting efforts to strengthen children’s mental health and promote safer online environments. We are grateful for Governor elect Sherrill’s continued partnership and honored to contribute to this important work.
None of these accomplishments would have been possible without the dedication of our staff, the leadership of our Board of Directors, the collaboration of our community partners, and the generosity of our supporters. Your belief in our mission continues to move our work forward and ensures that individuals and families can access the care and support they deserve.
As we look ahead, we do so with renewed purpose, inspired by our history and energized by the momentum we have built. Thank you for being part of our journey and for your continued support.
With sincere appreciation,
Robert Davison
Chief Executive Officer
Mental Health Association