Mental Health Chicago
What We Do
* Educate the public to preserve and strengthen its mental health
* Support the mental wellness of our communities by promoting prevention and education
* Advocate innovation in research, practice and services
* Support policy to end discrimination against people with mental and addictive disorders
* Provide referrals for support to individuals & families living with mental health and substance use problems for access to effective care
The Mental Health Association of Greater Chicago (MHAGC) is an independent, not-for-profit, volunteer association founded in 1957. MHAGC is dedicated to helping people live mentally healthier lives. Our vision is that all people understand how to protect & improve their mental health and know when to seek help for themselves or someone close to them. We provide schools, businesses, healthcare systems & communities the knowledge and referral to resources they need to respond to the mental health of their constituencies. We provide avenues for people with disabling mental illnesses to receive the support, treatment & services that they need to recover and live full lives in their communities. We are advocates for more research and services focused on prevention, recovery, and cures.
We provide our programs to people of all faiths.
