Agency Details:

Mental Health America provides programs and services that support the health of mind and body and works to eliminate the stigma of mental illness and addiction for all.

Description:
MHA provides advocacy, education, and information and referral for those affected by mental illness and/or addictive disease. We provide these services through the following programs: Adult Mental Health Advocacy, Education Advocacy, Legal Services, Juvenile Justice, Youth Advocacy, and Public Education.

History:
Incorporated in 1959. Serve more than 10,000 individuals annually.

Contact people:

Brenda Lee, President And CEO, (phone), (email) Lyndsey Cowan, Communications Director, (phone), (email)

Address:

1945 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.mhaac.net

Directions:

By public transportation take 71A,B,C or D to Jumonville (between Fifth and Forbes) walk half a block to Fifth Avenue, agency is next door to Heinz Family Center. Or take 61A,B,C,D to Forbes and Jumonville. Walk one block to Fifth and follow above directors. From Oakland take any of the above buses, get off at Fifth and Jumonville. Agency is on third floor of red brick building next door to Heniz Family Center.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: N/A   Nearest Bus Stop: 61A,B,C,D; 71A,B,C,D, <1 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.portauthority.org/ride/ride.html

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	Yes
Is act 33/34 clearance required of your volunteers?
	No

Last updated on September 2, 2009