MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA - AUGUSTA CHAPTER
Nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. [Source]
46 percent of Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition sometime in their life, and half of those people will develop conditions by the age of 14. [Source]
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About Mental Health America- Augusta Chapter
Mental Health America of Greater Augusta, Inc. is made up of volunteers dedicated to being a strong voice to public and private efforts in support of mental health and the prevention of mental illness.
MHA�s members are committed to defining and communicating the mental health needs of the CSRA. Among our member are interested individuals, businesses, families, students, as well as local mental health professionals and consumers of mental health services.
Mental Health America of Greater Augusta was chartered in 1954 by the Georgia Association for Mental Health, Inc. We are a supportive link to the community for those recently discharged from mental hospitals. MHA�s programs and initiatives fulfill its mission of promoting mental health and preventing mental illness through advocacy, education, research and services.
"Mental Health America (MHA)'s work is driven by its commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need them; with recovery as the goal."
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