Mission, Vision, Statement of Purpose, Guiding PrinciplesMental Health AmericaMHA_b1b4a2f6-3331-11e0-b606-8a297a64ea2aMHA, the leading advocacy organization addressing the full spectrum of mental and substance use conditions and their effects nationwide, works to inform, advocate and enable access to quality behavioral health services for all Americans. With nearly a century of experience, MHA has an established record of effective national and grassroots actions that promote mental health, and address mental and substance use issues with compassionate and concrete solutions. MHA’s actions inform, support and enable mental wellness, and emphasize recovery from mental illness. Our over 300 affiliates in 41 states and the District of Columbia represent a potent voice for healthy communities throughout the nation.Mental Health America envisions a just, humane and healthy society in which all people are accorded respect, dignity and the opportunity to achieve their full potential through meaningful social inclusion that is free from discrimination._b1b4a4ae-3331-11e0-b606-8a297a64ea2aMental Health America is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental and substance use conditions and achieving victory over mental illnesses and addictions through advocacy, education, research and service._b1b4a56c-3331-11e0-b606-8a297a64ea2aSocial JusticeMental health is a fundamental social justice issue.Mental HealthThere is no health without mental health.EquityConcern for the public’s health demands that disparities in treatment and the disproportionality of the burden of illness be eradicated.ChangeWe require change that is commensurate to the enormous magnitude of behavioral health problems in multiple aspects of our culture, our communities, our neighborhoods and our families.EngagementMHA represents a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation. This movement must engage and involve the general public as well as persons with mental and substance use conditions in all its aspects.RecoveryWe emphasize recovery from mental and substance use conditions for all.Voice for the VoicelessMHA confirms its commitment to raise its voice for people affected by mental and substance use conditions that have not had a voice.Diversity and Cultural CompetenceMHA confirms its commitment to diversity and cultural competence in programs, communication, treatment, and relationships.Translation of Science into PracticeMHA confirms its commitment to the translation of science into practice.Leadership, Stewardship, and TrustMHA confirms its commitment to ensuring that the public’s trust is confirmed through efficient conscientious leadership and stewardship.Mental Health and WellnessWork for wellness, mental health and victory over mental and substance use conditions through the development of a coordinated citizens' voluntary movement_b1b4a602-3331-11e0-b606-8a297a64ea2a1VolunteersCitizens_b1b4a698-3331-11e0-b606-8a297a64ea2aCare and TreatmentAdvocate for the improved care and treatment of persons with mental and substance use conditions_b1b4a76a-3331-11e0-b606-8a297a64ea2a2Persons with Mental ConditionsPersons with Substance Use Conditions_b1b4a814-3331-11e0-b606-8a297a64ea2aMethods and ServicesAdvocate for improved methods and services in research, prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment of mental and substance use conditions_b1b4a8be-3331-11e0-b606-8a297a64ea2a3_b1b4a972-3331-11e0-b606-8a297a64ea2aEducationEducate the public about mental and substance use conditions and their causes and treatments_b1b4aa3a-3331-11e0-b606-8a297a64ea2a4The Public_b1b4aaf8-3331-11e0-b606-8a297a64ea2aSocial Justice and RecoveryFight stigma and prejudice and promote social justice and recovery from mental and substance use conditions_b1b4abc0-3331-11e0-b606-8a297a64ea2a5_b1b4ac88-3331-11e0-b606-8a297a64ea2a2011-02-07http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/mission-visionOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net