The Mental Health Association in Wayne County
is a non-profit organization.
Annual Membership
Name
Address (? home or ? work)
Phone
Email
Levels of membership are:
? Individual
.$25.00
? Family
..$40.00
Friends of MHA-WC
? Bronze
.
$100.00 - $249.00
? Silver
.
...$250.00 - $499.00
? Gold
.....$500.00 - $999.00
? Platinum
.. ..$1,000.00 and over
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Mental Health Association in Wayne County
- O. Box 1476
Goldsboro, N.C. 27533-1476
MHA-WC is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Donations are deductible subject to IRS guidelines
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
IN WAYNE COUNTY
Chartered 1962
804-C Corporate Drive
- O. Box 1476
Goldsboro, N.C. 27533-1476
Telephone: (919) 734-3530
Fax: (919) 734-3305
E-mail: mhawc@esn.net
www.mha-wc.org
Working Together
Improving Lives
What is the Mental Health Association in Wayne County?
The Mental Health Association in Wayne County is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers, with the mission to promote and advocate for mental health wellness and recovery and:
? serve as a voice for the mentally ill,
? advocate for quality mental health treatment of Wayne County citizens, and
? promote good mental health through public programs
What can YOU do?
Educate yourself. No one knows if or when a mental illness may strike. It is important to know when and where to seek help.
Learn the warning signs of mental illness.
Advocate. Speak, volunteer and help those who are unable to help themselves.
Stay informed. Know and keep up with mental health issues at the local, state, and national levels.
Support your local mental health association. The Mental Health Association in Wayne County needs you as a member to help plan, implement, and actively support its programs and activities.
People with good mental health:
? Feel good about themselves
? Feel comfortable with other people
? Are able to meet the demands of life
We need YOUR support to continue
community programs such as:
Mental Health Screenings free, confidential testing in schools, workplaces, the general community, and now available on our website
Pierre the Pelican Parenting Program an educational newsletter designed to increase parenting skills, mental health awareness and developmental skills for parents of children from birth to 1 year old
Lunch and Learn Seminars informational talks given throughout the year on mental health issues
Operation Santa Claus Christmas gifts are bought and given to the forgotten mentally ill, disabled, elderly and homeless in Wayne Countys institutions, nursing homes and group homes
Health Fairs volunteers and staff go into the community to educate residents with educational materials
Teddy Bear Picnics activities in local elementary schools to promote good mental health awareness in May
May is Mental Health Month throughout the month, mental health issues and awareness are spotlighted through community events
Advanced Classroom Management workshops for teachers to learn new strategies on managing the classroom to reduce disruptions and keep the education in the classroom
Mental Health Support Groups meet every Monday from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the MHA-WC office.
I am interested in volunteering for the following Mental Health Association in Wayne County activities:
? Advanced Classroom Management
? Cherry Hospital Parties
? Depression Screening
? Educational Outreach
? Health Fairs
? Legislative Affairs
? Membership
? Mental Health Month
? Operation Santa Claus/Christmas Parties
? Pierre the Pelican Newsletter
? Teddy Bear Picnics
? Committee Member
? Annual Meeting
? Board of Directors
? Other:
The Story of the Bell
A significant event in the history of the Mental Health Association was the creation of the Mental Health Bell in the 1950s. To serve as a constant reminder of the suffering of those with mental illness, a 300-pound bell was cast from the chains and shackles that once restrained people in mental institutions.