YOUR VOICE MATTERS!
At PMHCA, we're dedicated to advocating for mental health awareness, support, and meaningful change across our communities. We work to build a Pennsylvania where mental health is taken seriously, stigma is reduced, and people can get the support they need when they need it.
Together with our partners and community members, we uplift stories of lived experience, promote recovery-focused policies, and encourage hope throughout the state.
Explore our resources, join our events, and help us create a Pennsylvania where every person has access to mental health supports that honor their journey.
Get Involved!
New advocacy efforts are happening statewide.
Have you experienced long wait times to receive services? We’re collecting stories about waitlist experiences—especially around peer support and recovery services—for a conversation connected to potential litigation with Disability Rights PA. A survey link will be available soon so you can share your experience.
Across Pennsylvania, key stakeholders are meeting to shape advocacy requests for the legislature, Governor Shapiro, and state agencies. The first meeting took place on November 4, 2024, and we’ll continue working together to improve the mental health system. Check back here over the coming months for ways to stay informed and get involved.
PMHCA is also forming an Advocacy Committee and we’d love to include your voice. We’re looking for people from across the state with lived experience who are interested in helping to guide statewide advocacy efforts.
Promoting Recovery in Pennsylvania
PMHCA has long been a leader in promoting recovery. We will continue to advocate for the rights and needs of people in recovery—but we can’t do it alone. You can help by:
- Volunteering your time with us at events
- Sharing the message that recovery is possible in your community
- Inviting local organizations to learn more through education and lived-experience testimonies
We advocate, educate, and promote recovery by using our lived experience and would be glad to join you at your event or organization to talk more.
To learn more about recovery, explore our recovery-focused articles and the Promote Recovery page. Another powerful way to be heard is through your local or regional Community Support Program (CSP). CSPs bring together mental health consumers, family members, and professionals to support adults with serious mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders in living successfully in the community. These meetings help to:
- Improve how treatment services are delivered
- Increase public understanding
- Advocate for quality, recovery-focused options
Learn more about CSPs: Community Support Programs