The Mental Health Association of Minnesota (MHAM) is the state’s first mental health advocacy and education organization.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life of people with mental illnesses and to promote mental health.
- Individual Advocates help individuals and families navigate the mental health system and access community resources for mental health care, housing, employment, and other services.
- Through our Education Program, we raise awareness of mental health issues in the general public and offer programs and resources to consumers, families, businesses, and youth.
Please call us at 612-331-6840 or 800-862-1799 to speak to an advocate. Or email us at info@mentalhealthmn.org.
Best Mental Health Practices in the Workplace Survey and Business Initiative MHAM is conducting a new survey of Minnesota employers to learn about the current challenges and solutions pertaining to mental health and the workplace. For more information about the Initiative and how you can be involved, click on the link.
Paul Wellstone Mental Health Parity Act approved by the U.S. House of Representatives! By a vote of 221 to 47 the Paul Wellstone Mental Health Parity Act was approved! Click on the link to read the NY Times article or here to read more.
2008 Legislative Session. The legislative session for 2008 has begun. Click on the link to find information about this year's session, action alerts, materials from this year's Day on the Hill, and how to contact your legislators.
Useful Resources and Information
Services and Programs These links will take you to information from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Support Groups Are you looking for a support group? Find locations/times/and contact people for REACH and DBSA groups.
Screening Tool For Mood and Anxiety Disorders. MHAM is now offering an online screening tool for mood and anxiety disorders. While not a diagnosis, this screening can help determine whether consultation with a professional is suggested.
How A Family Member or Friend Can Assist a Person Living with a Mental Illness This is an article from Mental Health America.
Stigma in America Arthur R. Stead, founder of www.yourmentalhealthadvocacy.com, is writing a book about the stigma surrounding mental illnesses. He would like your help and is asking people with mental illnesses and their family members and friends to take a survey regarding stigma they have experienced. If you are a person with a psychiatric diagnosis, please click here for the survey. If you are a family member or friend of a person with a mental illness, click here.
Medicare Part D The Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit, also known as Medicare Part D, went into effect on January 1, 2006. Choosing and enrolling in a plan under Medicare Part D may seem overwhelming, but there are resources that can help. Click on the link for more information.
Calendar of Events Find out what events are coming up in the mental health community.
Mental Health Association of Minnesota 612-331-6840 / 800-862-1799 2021 E. Hennepin Avenue, Suite 412, Minneapolis, MN 55413
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