Mental Health Association Of Middle Tennessee
Mental Health Association Of Middle Tennessee
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About this organization
Mission
Mental Health America of the MidSouth (formerly known as the Mental Health Association of Middle Tennessee) was founded in 1946 and its mission is to connect the community with specialized mental health and wellness resources that improve the quality of life where mental health needs exist.
About
MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE D/B/A MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF THE MIDSOUTH PROMOTES MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGHOUT TENNESSEE THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND SERVICES. IN ANY GIVEN YEAR, OVER 20,000 CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN 20 COUNTIES ARE TAUGHT HOW TO MANAGE BULLIES, BAD DAYS, AND NEGATIVE EMOTIONS; 30,000 ARE TRAINED IN SUICIDE-PREVENTION INITIATIVES ON HOW TO RECOGNIZE WARNING SIGNS AND MAKE REFERRALS; 2,000 TENNESSEANS ARE TAUGHT HOW TO CARE FOR SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA; 200 NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING UNACCOMPANIED MINORS ARE CONNECTED WITH MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH, LEGAL, AND FINANCE RESOURCES; 10,000 TENNESSEANS TAKE OUR FREE, ANONYMOUS SCREENINGS ONLINE; 800 PROFESSIONALS EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH ACADEMY; 1,000 PEOPLE REACH OUT TO OUR HELPLINE FOR INFORMATION AND REFERRALS; AND THOUSANDS MORE LEARN THROUGH BROCHURES AND INFORMATION AT HEALTH FAIRS AND EXHIBITS. ANOTHER 500 JOIN US AT LEGISLATIVE PLAZA IN NASHVILLE TO ADVOCATE FOR IMPROVED PUBLIC POLICY FOR PEOPLE NEEDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MENTAL HEALTH OR LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES; AND OUR STAFF LEAD SEVERAL COALITIONS TO EDUCATE LEGISLATORS, STATE DEPARTMENTS, AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS. THE ANNUAL JAMMIN' TO BEAT THE BLUES CONCERT IS THE LARGEST MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS EVENT IN TENNESSEE WITH OVER 2,000 ATTENDING; AND OUR WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND E-BLASTS REACH OVER 70,000 TENNESSEANS EACH YEAR.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “Mental health america of the midsouth connects the community with specialized mental health and wellness resources, provides services that improve the quality of life, and promotes effective services where behavioral health needs exist.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “Mental health america of the midsouth promotes mental health for all people through advocacy, education, and service.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of TN.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 446 METROPLEX DRIVE NO 224, NASHVILLE, TN, 37211 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 23 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$257,957.
- The organization has 27 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1946.
- The organization pays $1,199,404 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $143,770 in fundraising expenses.