Mental Health Association of Forsyth County

The mental health association in forsyth county is a non-profit, non- governmental agency that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons affected by mental illness through advocacy, education and support services.

Family support is composed of 3 programs. (1) court assistance program – the association monitors the outcomes of the weekly judicial hospitalization hearings (involuntary commitment hearings) and reports paperwork and other clerical errors to appropriate hospital or provider staff. If family members are present, the association offers information, referrals, and resource assistance. (2) family / consumer advocacy and outreach – the association provides free individual and family advocacy services, resource assistance and service coordination.

Community education is composed of 7 programs. (1) information and referral – this agency provides information/referral services to callers, e-mail inquiries, and walk-in visitors as well as to area professionals on various topics such as, but not limited to: specific mental health disorders, community mental health services, medication information, community support programs and/or substance abuse services.

Mental Health Association of Forsyth County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 56-0776248) based in Winstonsalem, NC.