About us

"Bringing Wellness Home"

Mental Health America of Wisconsin is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. We represent a growing movement of Americans who promote mental wellness for the health and well-being of the nation - everyday and in times of crisis.

Our message is simple: Good mental health is fundamental to the health and well-being of every person and of the nation as a whole. We want all people to understand how to protect and improve their mental health, and know when to seek help for themselves or someone close to them.

Today, our mission remains to promote mental health and prevent mental disorders through advocacy, education, information and support.

We Advocate

• On a local and statewide level, our advocacy network keeps the public informed about proposals in Congress and the Wisconsin Legislature related to mental health.
• MHA serves on several mental health committees including The Governor's Council on Mental Health, Wisconsin United for Mental Health and the MHA Council of Wisconsin.
• MHA has been an active supporter of parity legislation, which would ensure that insurance companies cover mental health the same way they cover physical health.
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We Educate

• Community and Business Outreach programs work to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness by providing workshops, consultation services and training for audiences of all ages, local and statewide groups, schools, professional organizations and employers.
• The Statewide Suicide Prevention Initiative has helped educate communities all over the state about the warning signs of suicide, risk factors, protective factors, prevention and postvention programs.

We Inform

• Whether the search is for a therapist who accepts Medicaid, a support group, information on a specific mental illness or how to get help if you don't have insurance, we provide timely assistance by telephone and email.
• Our web site includes information about mental health issues, online mental health screenings, support groups, information about MHA initiatives, statewide resources, as well as current news topics.  
• We distribute thousands of brochures and fact sheets annually about depression, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses.
• MHA publishes several newsletters and e-newsletters including The Bell, Mental Health News, and Survivors Helping Survivors.

We Support

Your support can make a difference

Whether directly or indirectly, mental illness affects every member of the community. The people you work with and the people you live with are among the millions who will develop an emotional or mental illness. The good news is that the majority of people with a mental disorder can receive successful treatment.

Every donation allows MHA to continue providing quality services, raise awareness and enhance good mental health. Secure, online donations can be made on our web site. Donations can also be made directly to MHA or the Milwaukee Mental Health Foundation, which provides financial support to MHA's programs. The foundation offers a means for estate planning and continues to focus on the mission of MHA for the future.

For information about giving, call MHA at (414) 276-3122, (877) 642-4630, or download MHA's Programs & Services fact sheet.

This information is also available in a downloadable brochure.

For more information, you can download our 2008 Annual Report.

Mental Health America of Wisconsin (MHA) is proud to have been selected as the National Institute of Mental Health Outreach Program partner for Wisconsin.