Welcome to Mental Health America
of San Diego County

“Leading the Way to Mental Health”

Inspired by the courage of our national organization, the Mental Health America of San Diego County was founded in 1942 as the first mental health advocacy organization in San Diego County. MHA brings together client, families, professionals, providers, community leaders and the public to collaborate, cooperate and ensure available, affordable care to all citizens. Over the years, MHA has offered numerous programs and services focused on the following four areas: Advocacy, Education, Services and Research.

Mental Health America joins Americans in mourning the loss of those killed in the tragic and senseless attack on January 8, 2011 and expressing our wishes for the full recovery of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and fellow citizens who were injured. A link to the statement on the tragedy is below:

Statement of Mental Health America
on the Tragedy in Arizona

We have also collected resources to help provide support and perspective to those directly affected by the tragedy and the nation as a whole.

• Living Your Life During Challenging Times
• Helping Children Cope with Tragedy Related Anxiety
• Coping with Disaster: Tips for the Workplace
• Coping with Disaster: Tips for College Students
• Tips for People Living with Mental Illnesses in Uncertain Times

Mental illness by itself does not predict future violent behavior

• Release at UNC School of Medicine
• Full Text at Archives of General Psychiatry