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Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition

Mental Health & Addiction Advocacy Coalition

Cleveland, OH 44103
Tax ID46-3402346

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About this organization

Revenue

$549,922

Expenses

$461,600

Website

mhaadvocacy.org

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION ADVOCACY COALITION IS TO UNIFY DIVERSE (SEE SCHEDULE O)LOCAL VOICES TO ADVOCATE WITH THE GOALS OF (I) INCREASING AWARENESS OF ISSUES THAT IMPACT PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS AND ADDICTION DISORDERS;(II) ADVANCING POLICIES THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT OHIOANS AFFECTED BY MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION DISORDERS; AND (III) SUPPORT OF THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM WITH BROAD COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPORT.

About

RESEARCH AND EDUCATION - THE MHAC USES PROACTIVE AND REACTIVE STRATEGIES TO EDUCATE AND INCREASE AWARENESS REGARDING MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION ISSUES AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY, WHICH HELPS POLICYMAKERS UNDERSTAND THE BARRIERS TO SERVICES AND DECREASES THE STIGMA SURROUNDING MENTAL ILLNESSES AND ADDICTION DISORDERS.ADVOCACY - THE MHAC ALSO ADVOCATES FOR EFFICIENCIES AND INCREASED ACCESS TO TREATMENT AND SUPPORT, MAINTAINING COMMUNICATIONS WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO INFORM THEM ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION SERVICES, AND ADVOCATES FOR LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY CHANGES. ITS WORK IMPACTS THE LIVES OF THE MORE THAN 2.3 MILLION OHIOANS WHO HAVE A MENTAL ILLNESS, (SEE SCHEDULE O)INCLUDING THE 464,000 ADULTS WHO HAVE A SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS. THE MHAC ALSO POSITIVELY AFFECTS THE LIVES OF 238,000 OHIOANS WHO ABUSE OR ARE DEPENDENT ON AN ILLICIT DRUG AND THE 629,000 OHIOANS WHO ABUSE OR ARE DEPENDENT ON ALCOHOL (NATIONAL SURVEY ON DRUG USE AND HEALTH, 2011-2012).INCREASING ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS - THE MHAC PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES TO ITS MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE:- CONVENING MEETINGS WITH STAKEHOLDERS AND KEY PUBLIC OFFICIALS, INCLUDING HOSTING ANNUAL REGIONAL PUBLIC OFFICIAL RECEPTIONS- PROVIDING POLICY ANALYSIS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. THE MHAC REGULARLY PROVIDES ITS MEMBERS WITH TIMELY INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THEY CAN USE TO ADVOCATE WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND EDUCATE STAKEHOLDERS REGARDING RELEVANT LEGISLATION, FUNDING, AND SERVICES. MEMBERS REPRESENT A DIVERSE SET OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE INTERESTED IN MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION ISSUES, INCLUDING HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS, MAJOR MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS, FOR-PROFIT BUSINESSES, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, FAITH-BASED GROUPS, ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES.- EDUCATING MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS ON ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COMMUNITY.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The mission of the mental health & addiction advocacy coalition is to unify diverse local voices to advocate with the goals of (i) increasing awareness of issues that impact people affected by mental illness and addiction disorders; (see schedule o)(ii) advancing policies that positively impact ohioans affected by mental health and addiction disorders; and (iii) support of the behavioral health system with broad community involvement and support.”.

When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “The mission of the mental health & addiction advocacy coalition is to unify diverse (see schedule o)local voices to advocate with the goals of (i) increasing awareness of issues that impact people affected by mental illness and addiction disorders;(ii) advancing policies that positively impact ohioans affected by mental health and addiction disorders; and (iii) support of the behavioral health system with broad community involvement and support.”.

  • In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as OH.
  • The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 4500 EUCLID AVE, CLEVELAND, OH, 44103.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 0 employees.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is $88,322.
  • The organization has 15 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2011.
  • The organization pays $292,156 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $34,890 in fundraising expenses.

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