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Your Voice Matters!

At PMHCA, we're dedicated to advocating for mental health awareness, support, and change across our communities. Our mission is to create an environment that prioritizes mental health wellness, reduces stigma, and ensures accessible resources for everyone facing mental health challenges.

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Get Involved!

Some new advocacy efforts are in the works statewide!

Have you experienced long wait times for services? We want your stories about waitlist experiences, especially regarding peer support and recovery services, for a discussion linked to potential litigation with Disability Rights PA. A survey link will be available soon.

  1. Stakeholders in Pennsylvania are meeting to create advocacy requests for the legislature and Governor Shapiro. The first meeting occurred on November 4, 2024, as we strive for improved mental health systems. Stay tuned for ways to get involved.

  2. PMHCA is forming an Advocacy Committee and seeks your input! We invite individuals with lived experience to share their stories to drive impactful statewide advocacy. Apply to join us!

    PMHCA has always led the way in promoting recovery. We will keep fighting for our rights as people in recovery and need your support! You can help by volunteering at our events, spreading the message that recovery is possible, and engaging local groups with education and stories from those with experience. We advocate, educate, and promote recovery through our experiences and would be happy to join you at your event to discuss more. To learn about recovery, explore our articles and the Promote Recovery page. You can also make your voice heard through your local Community Support Program (CSP). CSPs unite mental health consumers, family members, and professionals to help adults with serious mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders live well in the community. These meetings have improved treatment services, raised public awareness, and pushed for better recovery options.