MHA Bell LogoMental Health Association of Greater St. Louis  
 		 1905 S. Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63104
314-773-1399
 Info@mhagstl.org

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 Learn more about the programs and services provided by the Mental Health Association of Greater St. Louis  Click here to see the most recent Open Mind column, a weekly feature that discusses questions about mental health.  Click here to see the latest quarterly issue of Street Talk, the newsletter for Law Enforcement professionals in the St. Louis metro area.  Click here for addresses and phone numbers of St. Louis area mental health, advocacy, and other organizations.  This is a quick self-administered checklist to help you determine whether you may be at risk for depression.  Click here for links to the websites of other mental health oriented organizations in St. Louis and around the country.  Click here for information about fundraising events, Shelter Training Series, and more.
 Get the answers to frequently asked questions about mental health topics and issues.    Clear up many false assumptions and myths about mental illness and mental health.  Mental Health professionals! A page devoted to your concerns, including information on upcoming continuing education programs.  A special message from Jim House, Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Greater St. Louis.  An archive of information on the Missouri Legislature's activity in the mental health area.  You can go to the website of Behavioral Health Response, a 24 hour mental health crisis service in St. Louis, or talk to a counselor by calling 1-800-811-4760.

How Can I Help the Mental Health Association?

Let us count the ways!

  1. Become a member of the Mental Health Association of Greater St. Louis.
  2. Make a donation.
  3. Volunteer to staff an event or a program.

Call us at 314-773-1399, or complete the form below, print it on your printer, and mail it to 1905 S. Grand, St. Louis, MO 63104.  And thanks!

Yes, I want to support the Mental Health Association and its educational campaign.

Last Name   First Name  M.I.

Street Address

City  State  Zip Code

Home Phone  Bus. Phone 

Member Categories:

Student/Senior $10 Individual $15 Family $25 Professional $35 Business/Group Practice Human Service Provider $100*
Contributor Categories:
Contributor $10 Sponsor $25 Sustainer $500 Patron $1,000 Benefactor $2,500
* Business/Organizational memberships include up to five people.  Each additional person is $20.

Enclosed is a check for my membership fee  donation  of $

(Please make checks payable to The Mental Health Association of Greater St. Louis.  Contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.  Consult with your tax advisor for details.)

     When this form has been completed, please print and mail it to 1905 S. Grand, St. Louis, MO 63104.

Did you know?  The Mental Health Association of Greater St. Louis has a very small staff that supports over 350 volunteers in the St. Louis area.  Most of the programs designed to provide help to people with mental illness are provided by volunteers with minimal staff supervision. 

We need your help!  Volunteer opportunities are available in the areas of:

  • Clerical
  • Legislation
  
  • Fundraising
  • Programs

There are some specific programs that can use your help now.

BRIDGES (Building Recovery of Individual Dreams & Goals through Education and Support) is a statewide program taught by consumers for adult consumers. Individuals learn that learning from each other empowers to build bridges to recovery. A 10-week educational course focuses on facts and learning about feelings. Support groups are facilitated by trained class members from the educational course. People can join the self-help groups even if they have not taken the 10-week course.

Mental health consumers are needed to teach BRIDGES classes and develop new groups.

Public Policy:

Information Manager—Create system to organize files, journals, technical assistance manuals, policy reports, etc. Create system to organize phone numbers, fax numbers, email addresses, list of organizations and members, etc.

Public Policy Researcher—Research sources on the Internet to gather data, information on programs in other states, etc. as it pertains to public policy initiatives; read journals, articles, reports, etc. and extract relevant information.

Office Support:

Mailing help -- Stuff envelopes, etc.

Data Update-- Help update databases (involves calling to update information and/or input of data into computer databases)

Copying & Filing--File and sort information and documents. Assist with copying needs

Program Evaluation:

Occasionally we need volunteers to conduct brief survey calling or compile data from knowledge-based tests and satisfaction surveys.

Holiday Party Preparation:

We need volunteers to donate baked goods or other food items for our holiday party in December. A batch of spaghetti or a plate of home baked cookies would be most welcome. For most of our clients, our December party is their holiday celebration. We also accept donations to give as gifts, such as new store-bought items or used items in good condition. Any hygiene items such as shampoo, toothpaste, etc. make nice care packages for clients. Volunteers are also encouraged to attend the holiday event to help distribute food and gifts, play games, etc. We are also looking for holiday entertainment. Perhaps your church choir would enjoy performing for our clients? Community singing groups, dance clubs, etc., are also encouraged.

Fundraising:

We need volunteers to help call local businesses and establishments to ask for donations for our charity auctions.

Beautification and Upkeep of the MHA:

· Painting

· Cleaning

· Washing windows

· Yard work

· Gardening (upkeep of flowers!)

· Or anything you could do to help!

Mental Health Professionals Needed:

Mental Health Professionals are needed for our Speakers Bureau, to write short responses to questions in Open Mind (our weekly newspaper column) and to conduct educational workshops.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities - please call the volunteer coordinator at (314) 773-1399 or e-mail us at info@mhagstl.org

Thank You!