Information and Referral regarding mental illnesses, mental health services and/or issues

Client Family Advocate is concerned about your best interests and opportunities for a better life;to answer questions and make appropriate referrals;and to help you understand laws, rules, regulations and services. Call MHALCoffice 717-397-7461 and ask to speak with Gretchen.

Community Educationacheived through special programs, volunteer speakers, videos, books, pamphlets and MHALC's quarterly newsletter- The Beacon

Monitoring mental health services in Lancaster County through board and staff representation in local organizations enabling MHALC to identify gaps in services thay are receiving.

Peer Educator- to help educate on realities of mental illnes and recovery in individual and or group settings. Recovery is possible and mental illness need not define who you are.

Alpha Clubs-social clubs for persons who have or are receiving professional help with mental/emotional problems. Activities focus on socialization and recreation. Clibs are located in Lancaster City, Ephrata, & Columbia.

Compeer Lancaster-recruits,screens and trains adult volunteers from community to spend time in friendship activities with someone from mental illness. For more information or to volunteer- www.compeerlancaster.org

Your Child @-a parenting newsletter sent during the first five years of a child's life. The program helps parents understand the early psychological, emotional and physical development of children.

Public Policy-we work at the local, state and federal levels to support or oppose policies, legislation, programs and regulations which impact the lives of persons with mental illnesses.

Lending Library- books, brochures and videos are available to anyone in the community. Clients, family memebers, professionals and any other interested individuals may borrow these materials free of charge. You may obtain a list calling 717-397-7461.