Vision
The Mental Health Association in Greensboro envisions a just, humane and healthy society in which all people are accorded respect, dignity and the opportunity to achieve their full potential free from stigma and prejudice.

Mission
The Mental Health Association in Greensboro provides leadership in identifying and addressing mental health needs in Greensboro and serves as an advocate for the mentally ill. The Association seeks to maximize the mental wellness of individuals, families and communities through education, services, and collaboration with mental health professionals. The Association serves as a portal for those seeking mental health information and services.

History
The Mental Health Association in Greensboro has been a partner and neighbor in Greensboro and Guilford for over 65 years. Established in 1940 as the Mental Health Hygiene Society, our original goal was to bring a psychiatric clinic to our community. The clinic became a service of the Guilford County Health Department in 1952, and the "Society" began its long crusade as a strong advocate for understanding, education and fairness in treatment. During the 1960s, the Society worked to establish a psychiatric unit at the Moses Cone Hospital. In 1977, the society changed its name to the Mental Health Association in Greensboro. Our focus increased to developing communication channels between other agencies in order to better serve the mentally ill. Two significant programs were established in 1980, Family-to-Family and Gate House, which provided weekly support groups to families and a drop-in center for consumers. During this decade, the Compeer program was also started. In the 1990s, the Mental Health Association in Greensboro developed a job readiness skills training program, supportive services, Support Source and a referral service. Many of the programs and attention the Association has developed over the decades have become permanent programming for other service agencies.

The Mental Health Association in Greensboro today continues to focus on advocacy for consumers and families, while providing education, training, information and services to the community and to individuals. We welcome your interest and invite you to return again and again to our Web page as changes occur and new opportunities arise.

Today
The Mental Health Association in Greensboro provides services and programs that promote mental health and support recovery from mental illnesses. When mental illness affects you or someone you know or love, the Mental Health Association in Greensboro is here to provide you with the most up-to-date information, programs and services which better inform and provide support for you and other members of our community.

Current Programs

	Self-Help Support Groups (peer-led in English and Spanish)
	Training for Self-Help Support Group Facilitation
	Compeer Connections and Friends
	Hands of Hope
	Peer Outreach and Support

	Phone referrals available 8:30am to 5pm, Monday- Friday
	Online referrals available 24 hours/7 days a week
	Online screenings
	Educational materials
	Monthly e-newsletter

	Latino Mental Health Awareness Campaign
	Mental Health Awareness Planning Committee
	Speakers Bureau
	Suicide Prevention
	Annual Community Mental Health Conference
	Mental Health Educational Presentations
	Community Health Fairs and Screenings

	Guilford County Mental Health Coalition
	Management Team for Guilford County Mental Health and Drug Treatment Court
	Latino Community Coalition of Guilford County