Committee Guidelines

As a member of the Board of Directors, you are automatically placed on one of the four standing committees – Board Development, Finance, Community Relations, or Program.

GUIDELINES FOR ALL COMMITTEES

MHAHC MISSION: To work for the mental health of all Americans and victory over mental illness. (MHAI)

MHAHC GOALS: To improve ATTITUDES toward mental illness and the mentally ill.

                                           To improve  SERVICES to the mentally ill.

                                           To work for the PREVENTION of mental illness and the PROMOTION of mental health.

MHAHC OBJECTIVES:

1. To advocate for public and private sector policies, facilities, services and financing which provide adequate and appropriate detection, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention programs.
2. To promote or provide services and programs to meet the needs of individuals suffering from Mental illnesses, to improve mental health, and to reduce conditions which impede the attainment of mental health.
3. To stimulate and support research into the causes, treatment, cure, and prevention of mental illnesses and the promotion of mental health.
4. To educate the general public about mental illnesses and about mental health. (MHAI)

GENERAL GUIDELINES:

1. All MHA programs/activities should address the mission, objectives, or program areas above.
2. All communication with the media and the public (news releases, articles, newsletter articles, correspondence, etc.) must be cleared by the Executive Director.
3. All program materials developed for MHA must be edited and approved by the Executive Director before distribution.
4. All monies needed for MHA programs/activities must be approved by the Board in a committee report, etc. As an alternative if time is a factor, approval must be given by at least three (3) members of the Executive Committee.

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