Mental Health Partnerships

About Mental Health Partnerships

Mental Health Partnerships was founded, and continues to thrive, on the basic principle that people with mental health conditions can and do recover because they have the resilience to direct their own journeys in overcoming significant adversity. And while recovery—in all its different forms and paths—is possible for all, there’s a greater chance for recovery in the context of an informed, caring community with family, friends and peers involved. Based on this conviction, we’ve spearheaded changes over six decades that have helped transform mental health services locally, statewide and across the country—all to be more responsive to the priorities set by those served. Since establishing ourselves as a nonprofit in 1951 as the Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania, we now provide more than 40 direct services not just in Philadelphia and the four surrounding counties, but also in South Jersey and the State of Delaware. We also provide training and technical assistance across the Commonwealth and conduct advocacy work at the state and national levels. Because of our proven self-help/mutual support approach to mental health, we also play an increasing role in a healthcare system that is rapidly shifting responsibility for health care management to users of services. Our Vision Individuals challenged by mental health conditions are empowered to direct their recovery journeys, and family members are prepared to play supportive roles, all as members of informed and inclusive communities. Our Mission To promote groundbreaking ideas and create opportunities for resilience and recovery by applying the knowledge learned from the people we support, employ, and engage in transformative partnerships. Our Values Hope: The recovery journey is anchored by the belief that a better future is possible – that individuals can and do overcome obstacles and accomplish their life goals. Support: Involvement with peers and others who are empathetic, encouraging, non-judgmental, and who share knowledge gained from their experience is critical to recovery. The opportunity to provide such support is invaluable. Respect: Accepting others as equals and receiving such acceptance in return enhances self-esteem and promotes recovery; societal acceptance reduces discrimination and stigma. Cultural Sensitivity: Culture provides a context in which to understand the recovering person. To understand culture, one must identify deeply held attitudes, values, beliefs, and practices. Strengths Based: Recovery occurs as people identify and use their multiple strengths, resiliencies, coping skills, talents, abilities and capabilities. Education and Learning: Acquiring the knowledge and skills to go beyond personal challenges and to use resources that support personal growth, autonomy and well-being fosters recovery. Self-Determination and Choice are cornerstones of recovery and necessary for empowerment. One has to be offered options in order to be in control of one’s life. Holism: Recovery informs all aspects of life, from the mind to the body to the spirit. Personal Responsibility: Recovery requires the courage to make decisions, to take risks, to rely on oneself with the help of others, and to realize that it is up to each person to achieve his/her purpose in life. Empowerment: Individuals gain self-confidence and self-esteem as they learn to express themselves, make decisions and find that their actions make a difference.

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