Mental Health Associations of Southwest Florida Inc.
Mental Health Associations of Southwest Florida Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Since its establishment in 1957, some of the Mental Health Association's notable achievements included the creation of the Mental Health Clinic - now the David Lawerence Community Mental Health Center; Hot Line, the 24 hour telephone crisis services - now a service of Project Help; and the Sarah Ann Center, a drop-in facility operated by and for consumers of mental health services. For over 60 years, MHASWFL has worked to achieve its mission through broad-based community programs and has connected many in need of mental health care providers. This has been and is accomplished by: 1. providing education and advocacy to those in need, 2. helping reduce mental health problems through prevention, 3. providing resources to help individuals deal with mental health issues, and 4. increasing awareness of mental health issues.
About
Positive Aging Initiative: Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida's purpose is to promote the positive potential of later life by discovering and sharing knowledge through educational and community collaborations. The three primary goals should be:- To enable older people with mental health or substance use problems to live where they prefer, generally in the community - to "age in place."- To assure access to clinically appropriate, culturally and linguistically competent care in the community and in congregate living settings for people who need more help as they grow older.- To encourage people to age well by helping them to preserve their mental as well as general health and sense of vitality and fulfillment as they age.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “The mental health association of southwest florida, inc. (mhaswfl) is a non-profit, non-governmental voluntary citizen organization whose primary goals are to promote healthy emotional and mental development. since 1957, mhaswfl has served as a catalyst to help people of all ages and backgrounds achieve positive mental health. our mission is to advocate for mental wellness through education, prevention, and support.”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “Since its establishment in 1957, some of the mental health association's notable achievements included the creation of the mental health clinic - now the david lawerence community mental health center; hot line, the 24 hour telephone crisis services - now a service of project help; and the sarah ann center, a drop-in facility operated by and for consumers of mental health services. for over 60 years, mhaswfl has worked to achieve its mission through broad-based community programs and has connected many in need of mental health care providers. this has been and is accomplished by: 1. providing education and advocacy to those in need, 2. helping reduce mental health problems through prevention, 3. providing resources to help individuals deal with mental health issues, and 4. increasing awareness of mental health issues.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is FL, as per legal records.
- The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2020 as 2335 9th St N, Naples, FL, 34103.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 2 employees on their payroll as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$75,962.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1979.
- The organization pays $190,518 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $11,817 in fundraising expenses.
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