Hope is more than a feeling.
At MHA, hope is something we put into action every day.
We chose Hope in Action because we see what happens when hope is paired with someone willing to step forward, listen, advocate, educate, and care.
Hope is a family finding an advocate when they need one.
Hope is a student getting the support they need to succeed.
Hope is someone facing a difficult moment finding a person who will stand beside them.
Hope is a community learning how to better support mental health and one another.
And hope is YOU.
Your ExtraGive gift helps turn hope into action across our community. It helps MHA provide advocacy, education, support, and connection to thousands of individuals and families who need someone in their corner.
Every conversation. Every classroom. Every family supported. Every person connected to help.
Every moment someone knows they are not alone.
That is Hope in Action.
This ExtraGive, we hope you’ll join us.
Your generosity gives MHA the opportunity to keep showing up, keep reaching people where they are, and keep putting hope into action when it matters most.
Together, we can turn hope into something people can feel, see, and experience.
In 2025, we put HOPE INTO ACTION by:
LISTENING
100 new individuals joined one of four of our peer-led, confidential and FREE support groups for Bipolar Disorder, Panic/Anxiety/OCD, Depression, and Families and Friends of Suicide Loss
180 hours were spent serving our Support Groups
236 member participated in the Community Support Program (CSP), representing consumers, provider groups, and other mental health organizations
88 current members of our Compeer Program participated in activities ranging from pumpkin painting to bowling nights
LEARNING
3,300+ students received mental health education from our education team across 9 different school districts
1,392 cable gun locks were distributed through our Safe Firearm Storage Initiative in partnership with Penn Medicine
5,924 individuals got connected to MHA through community events
7 mental health ministries have started in part of our Faith Communities Partnership
STANDING BESIDE SOMEONE
764 one-to-one conversations between our clients seeking services and our Adult & Senior Advocate occurred
371 Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) were supported through our Family & Child Advocate
55 incarcerated individuals received support and education through our Prison Advocate
SAVING LIVES
92 intakes were done through our Community Mental Health Assistance Program (CMAP)
269 community members, advocates, providers, and survivors attended our 2025 Suicide Prevention Conference
5,000+ Suicide Prevention Cards have been distributed throughout the county