Strategic Plan of the Mental Health Association

Mission

MHA 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.

Vision

We envision a society where individuals with mental illness and addiction can readily access services and live with hope.

Values

A Strategic Plan must be consistent with the core beliefs and values of the organization. Those values determine the philosophy and guiding principles by which the organization operates.

These are the core values to which MHA is committed:

• Integrity: Conducting operations honestly, ethically and transparently while treating ALL people with respect.
• Access / Accessibility: Actively working to create a low barrier environment so that everyone, regardless of their ability or financial resources, can fully engage in MHA’s programs and services.
• Compassion: The desire to help relieve suffering, through empathy and understanding.
• Diversity: A qualified staff with a variety of skills, education, and backgrounds and a wide range of programming better serves the needs of our community.
• Advocacy: A commitment to actively speak up and work towards systemic change on behalf of those we serve.
• Collaboration: Involve professionals throughout the agency to improve care and actively seek partnerships with organizations, community groups or persons served to enhance our mission.
• Sustainability: Prioritizing long-term viability through diverse funding sources, responsible operations, financial stability and a focus on creating a lasting impact.

Long Term Goals

1. Expand advocacy and reduce stigma: MHA’s goal is to create a more supportive and inclusive community for individuals with mental illness and addiction.
2. Focus on broader societal mental health and addiction challenges: MHA champions a society where those in need have access to the mental health and addiction services, and where mental wellness is valued and prioritized.
3. Broaden MHA’s name recognition while concurrently seeking new funding sources: In doing so, MHA can ultimately expand its impact on the community.
4. Improve person’s served long-term prospects, and personal independence and autonomy: MHA emphasizes overall wellness through the integration of physical health and social interaction, in conjunction with traditional mental health services, in all MHA programs.
5. Enhance the financial strength of the agency: MHA will continue to maintain a strong financial foundation that supports its mission and ensures its long-term sustainability.
6. Fortify MHA’s workforce: MHA recognizes building a strong and dedicated workforce is essential for the agency’s success and the well-being of the individuals it serves.

In all aspects of this Three-Year Plan, proceeding in ways and through means that acknowledge (A) the capabilities of the MHA (must have or be able to acquire the appropriate knowledge base and expertise to perform the work); (B) agency infrastructure (must be able to operate the program without undue burden to its personnel); and which are (C) financially responsible and supportable in both the short- and long-term.

This Strategic Plan was formulated with the input of internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to; Persons Served, their Families, the Strategic Planning Committee, the Board of Directors, Staff, Public funding sources, Private funding sources, Public oversight entities and Community partners.