Mental Health Association of Forsyth County
Mental Health Association of Forsyth County
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About this organization
Mission
TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PERSONS AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION & SUPPORT.
About
CONSUMER SUPPORT IS COMPOSED OF 11 PROGRAMS. (1)HOSPITAL OUTREACH PROGRAM: VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF PROVIDE INFORMATION AND RESOURCE ASSISTANCE TO PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AT LOCAL HOSPITALS AND AT MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES ABOUT COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES INFORMATION PRIOR TO THEIR DISCHARGE. THE ASSOCIATION RESPONDS TO SPECIAL REQUESTS FROM HOSPITAL PSYCHIATRIC STAFF AS NEEDED. (2) MOOD DISORDERS SUPPORT: TIDES IS A SUPPORT GROUP FOR PEOPLE WITH MOOD DISORDERS INCLUDING CLINICAL DEPRESSION, BI-POLAR DISORDER OR OTHER MOOD DISORDERS. SUPPORT GROUPS MEET FOUR TIMES A MONTH TO SHARE INFORMATION, RESOURCE ASSISTANCE AND TO DEVELOP SELF-ADVOCACY SKILLS. (3) ANXIETY DISORDERS:THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS FOR PEOPLE WITH PANIC DISORDER, AGORAPHOBIA, OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER, POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER, ACUTE STRESS DISORDER OR GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER. SUPPORT GROUPS MEET TWICE A MONTH TO HELP PARTICIPANTS LEARN COPING SKILLS AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT ANXIETY DISORDERS, TREATMENTS AND MEDICATION. (4) PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS: THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS FOR ADULTS WITH PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS, SCHIZOPHRENIA AND SCHIZOAFFECTIVE DISORDERS. SUPPORT GROUPS MEET TWICE A MONTH TO HELP PARTICIPANTS LEARN COPING SKILLS AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS, TREATMENTS AND MEDICATION. (5) DUAL DIAGNOSIS: THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS OPEN TO ANYONE WHO IS DUALLY DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE, OR ANY OTHER ADDICTIVE DISORDER, OR BELIEVES THAT THEY FIT THIS DIAGNOSIS. (6) SPEAK OUT! ADOLESCENT SUPPORT: THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS FOR TEENS AGES 13-17 WHO HAVE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: CLINICAL DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, BIPOLAR DISORDER, ADD AND/OR ADHD. SUPPORT GROUPS MEET EVERY FIRST, THIRD AND FIFTH MONDAY EVENINGS EACH MONTH AT BEST HEALTH IN HANES MALL. (7) SPEAKER MEETINGS: MENTAL HEALTH SPEAKER, EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS ARE DEVOTED SOLELY TO THE FIFTH TUESDAYS AND/OR FIFTH FRIDAYS IN A GIVEN MONTH. SPEAKER TOPICS VARY AND HAVE INCLUDED: STRESS AND CHANGE, NUTRITION, SMOKING CESSATION AND UPDATES ON SPECIFIC MENTAL DISORDERS SUCH AS DEPRESSION, OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE DISORDER AND BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER. TOPICS ARE CHOSEN FROM FEEDBACK FROM SUPPORT GROUP PARTICIPANTS AND OTHERS. (8) EATING DISORDERS: THIS SUPPORT GROUP IS FOR ADULTS WITH EATING DISORDERS SUCH AS ANOREXIA NERVOSA, BULIMIA NERVOSA OR OTHER ASSOCIATED EATING DISORDERS. SUPPORT GROUPS MEET TWICE A MONTH TO HELP PARTICIPANTS LEARN COPING SKILLS AND UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ABOUT EATING DISORDERS, TREATMENTS AND MEDICATION. (9) OPERATION SANTA CLAUS: GIFTS, SPECIAL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES, AND, WHEN NEEDED, YEAR-ROUND ASSISTANCE ARE PROVIDED TO FORSYTH COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS (CHILDREN AND ADULTS) AT LOCAL FACILITIES AND AT CENTRAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL IN BUTNER, THE O'BERRY CENTER IN GOLDSBORO AND ANY OTHER STATE PSYCHIATRIC FACILITY DURING DECEMBER. COMMUNITY AGENCIES, LOCAL BUSINESSES AND CIVIC GROUPS DONATE THEIR TIME, MONEY AND GIFTS TO MAKE THE HOLIDAYS SPECIAL FOR OUR COUNTY'S MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS. (10) REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE SERVICES: THROUGH REFERRALS, THIS PROGRAM BENEFITS PEOPLE WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS WHO RECEIVE SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY AND/OR SUPPLEMENTARY SECURITY INCOME OR OTHER ENTITLEMENTS, SUCH AS RAILROAD RETIREMENT, VA BENEFITS AND CANNOT MANAGE THEIR OWN FUNDS. THE ASSOCIATION BECOMES THE CLIENT'S PAYEE BY SETTING UP A BUDGET FOR EACH CLIENT AND MANAGING HIS OR HER FUNDS TO PAY HIS OR HER RENT, UTILITIES, MEDICATIONS, FOOD AND OTHER BASIC NECESSITIES. (11) CLUBHOUSE FUND: THIS PROGRAM RAISES FUNDS FOR TRIUMPH'S "CLUBHOUSE" PROJECT MEMBERS. THESE FUNDS ARE RESTRICTED FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES THAT ARE NOT A NORMAL PART OF THE CLUBHOUSE CURRICULUM. THE ASSOCIATION RECEIVES CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OUTSIDE DONORS IN ADDITION TO THE FUNDS ACTUALLY RAISED BY THE PARTICIPANTS. THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION MANAGES THESE FUNDS AND DISBURSES THEM UPON REQUEST.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “The mental health association in forsyth county is a non-profit, non-governmental agency that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons affected by mental illness through advocacy, education and support services.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “To improve the lives of persons affected by mental illness through advocacy, education & support.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as NC.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be 1509 S HAWTHORNE ROAD, WINSTONSALEM, NC, 27103.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 4 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $5,622.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1946.
- The organization pays $181,647 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $9,082 in fundraising expenses.