Mission
TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS REGARDING ISSUES AFFECTING PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILIES; TO PROVIDE SUPPORT GROUPS AND RESOURCES FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND THEIR FAMILIES; TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS, INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS; AND TO SUPPORT RESEARCH TO FOSTER PREVENTION, IMPROVED TREATMENTS, REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY OF MENTAL ILLNESS.