Definition
Organizations whose members are mental health service providers, consumers, parents and advocates who have affiliated for the purpose of improving mental health services, preventing mental illness, promoting social conditions which enhance the potential for good mental health and advocating for an environment of awareness and tolerance. Many mental health associations provide information about and referral to local mental health resources, public education regarding mental illness, advocacy, and technical assistance and training on issues affecting their members.
URL Name
TD-1600-3100-550
Third Level Code
TD-1600
Taxonomy Code
TD-1600.3100-550
Parent Code
TD-1600.3100
Family Code
T
Second Level Code
TD
Fifth Level Code
TD-1600-3100-550
Fourth Level Code
TD-1600-3100
Use References
Behavioral Health Associations
Publication Status
Online