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. . . (more)   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