Mental Health America Of Virginia

Mental Health America of Virginia (MHAV) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit mental health organization with the mission to educate, empower, and advocate to improve mental health for all Virginians. Recovery, wellness and healing are the principles behind our educational peer-run programs. We are the Virginia affiliate of national Mental Health America, and the statewide policy advocate for seven local, community-based MHA affiliates in Virginia. Founded in 1937, MHAV is the oldest mental health advocacy organization in Virginia. We partner with service providers and peers to offer a variety of recovery-focused trainings and public awareness events. Our Warm Line is the only state wide, peer-run Warm Line in Virginia for mental health support, listening and service referrals. We advocate within the community and at the Virginia General Assembly to amplify the voices of those with lived experience in mental health and to inform policy changes to improve mental health for all Virginians. The Virginia Peer Recovery Support Network (VPRSN) is an MHAV program designed to provide professional development and networking for Peer Recovery Specialists.