Mental Health Resources is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that fosters hope and supports the overall health and recovery of people affected by mental illness and substance use disorder.
History
With state hospitals closing in the 1970s, adults with serious mental illness began to live independently in the community. Case management and care coordination were born out of the need for community-based services for these individuals. Mental Health Resources (MHR), then known as Sharing Life in the Community, was incorporated in 1976 as a pilot project to holistically serve people with serious and persistent mental illness in the community. Throughout the past 47 years, MHR has provided these services, acting as a first line contact for adults in need of ongoing support. MHR continues to add new services and support including the addition of co-occurring substance use disorder treatment in 2018.
Vision
We are recognized as a leader in the community for providing equitable access to comprehensive and innovative mental health and substance use disorder services that guide and empower people on their path to recovery.
values
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. It is our responsibility to create an environment where all people are valued and we identify, address and dismantle racism and oppression.
Whole Person Health. We support the whole person by restoring health, developing resilience and promoting health equity.
Compassion. We are authentically concerned with the health and well being of others.
Dignity. We treat everyone with honor and respect.
Integrity. We are trustworthy and honest in our actions.
Transparency. We communicate openly with one another and our community.
Quality. We offer exceptional services to those that we serve.
Anti-Racism Statement
At MHR we believe in diversity and inclusion. MHR is committed to creating an environment where all people are valued regardless of skin color or race. As an Organization devoted to inclusion, we at MHR are committed to purposefully identify, address and dismantle all forms of racism and ethnic oppression. We are committed to the path of learning through having difficult and honest conversations about race, racism and white supremacy and to identify and right situations where we have been complicit in endorsing racism. We will work to lessen mental and physical health disparities for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) within our own organization and the larger community. We are committed to creating an environment that welcomes and respects the diversity of all who enter it.