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The MHA is “first, foremost and always” an advocacy organization. To support our core mission, we offer a variety of mental health advocacy, prevention and education programs in Mecklenburg and Cabarrus Counties. We also act as a clearing house for the dissemination of mental health information and educational materials for the community and our elected officials.
Here’s an overview of the programs we offer:
Cabarrus Mental Health Services
As an advocate for mental health issues in Cabarrus County, we monitor
the mental health services delivery system through surveys, committee
participation, meetings with elected officials, policy makers and consumers
through public forums and community outreach. We also provide helpful
information and refer inquiries to our directory of professionals or to
a local mental health provider.
Compeer
Compassionate volunteers are matched with persons diagnosed with severe
and persistent mental illnesses for socialization and recreation. Compeer
volunteers help reduce the loneliness and isolation that often accompany
mental illness. Research shows that Compeer pairings often result in fewer
hospitalizations, improved adherence with treatment programs and increased
self-esteem for people with mental health concerns. Compeer matches help
decrease overall medical costs because of the associated reduction in
rates of recurrence. If you are interested in becoming a Compeer volunteer,
contact Sal Caraco, the Compeer Director, at 704.365.4380 or scaraco@mhacentralcarolinas.org.
Community Outreach
Organizing community forums, arranging for speaking programs within the community, attending health and agency fairs, and distributing literature are just some of the ways we stay active in our community. If you have a program you would like us to deliver or coordinate utilizing our staff, members of our Speaker’s Bureau, or MHA Ambassadors, call 704.365.3454. Check out our upcoming events to see where we’ll be in the community next, or contact us at mha@mhacentralcarolinas.org.
Information and Referral Services
We provide information and referrals
to individuals with questions about mental health treatment services and
other mental health issues. For information on our referral program, call
704.365.3454.
Legislative Education
We maintain strong communication ties to elected officials and policy
makers on the local, state and federal levels. Our goal is to continually
educate them on mental health issues and to advocate for policy changes
as needed for sufficient funding for better mental health services and
delivery.
Mental Health Services Delivery Monitoring
To better advocate for accessible, affordable and quality mental health
services, we monitor the local mental health services delivery system
by conducting a biennial survey, participate on committees and task forces,
host public meetings and maintain regular contact with decision and policy
makers.
Residential Services
The importance of appropriate homes for people with mental health issues
cannot be understated. We work in collaboration with Mecklenburg County
Area Mental Health and the MHA in North Carolina to establish group homes
and supervised apartments using HUD funds, and to advocate at the state
level for start-up and operating money for these facilities. The MHA is also an active participant of the Continum of Care in both Cabarrus and Mecklenburg counties as well as the Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness in Mecklenburg County.
Violence Prevention Programs
As a long-established resource, we work with individuals, neighborhoods,
local organizations and service providers to prevent violence within our
community.
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Compeer Volunteer Application compeerVolunteerApplication.pdf |
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QPR - Suicide Prevention Training QPR Flyer.pdf |
