Mental Health Association in High Point, NC

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Over 3,200 youth in High Point have some type of behavioral, emotional or mental health problem.

Most people with mental illness aren't in institutions. They live next door.

Over 1400 adults in Guilford County need mental health services and are not served.

815 youth in High Point have significant mental health problems that will disrupt their ability to function.

MHAHP is:

A Volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to developing programs that address many of the mental health needs of the citizens of High Point and Guilford County

A Service provider that works to assure the mentally ill who live in our community have accessible and appropriate mental health services.

A Promoter of mental wellness through prevention, education, advocacy, development of support groups, and fostering the appropriate treatment and resources for those suffering from mental illness and their families.

A Catalyst for improving diagnosis, care and treatment for adults with mental illness and reducing the stigma of mental illness.

ABOUT US

I was born in South Carolina. I went to Adamsville High School. I moved from South Carolina and moved to High Point, NC in 1965 and had a child at the age of 13. I went to school through the 11th grade. My mother died in 1965. I didn't know what to do. I was sick all the time. I went to the doctor and was told I was schizophrenic. I was sad. So I came to Destiny House and it helped me. I was sad and wouldn't talk to anybody. After I started to talk to people, I was not shameful any more. I started helping around Destiny House. I knew it was the place for me. I love Destiny House. I love the staff. They are real sweet. I love the people around me. They seem like a family to me. . . . . a client of MHAHP

As an affiliate of the Mental Health Association in North Carolina and a United Way member agency, the Mental Health Association in High Point has been a valuable community asset for over 35 years. The Association was formed in 1967 by a group of concerned citizens and was incorporated in 1968.

The Mental Health Association is a multi-faceted agency. Our programs include:

Destiny House, a psychosocial rehabilitation day program for severely and persistently mentally ill adults
The Work Force which offers employers the opportunity to hire individuals who are ready to obtain community employment.
We are an approved vendor of the N.C. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, specifically for individuals with a mental illness.
Crossroads Depression Support Group, a community outreach for people who suffer from mood disorders
Zenith Club a support group for individuals suffering
from schizophrenia.

In 2003, we expanded our relationship with Vocational Rehabilitation through a contract for Supported Employment, a program that we consider an extension of Destiny House and The Market Sample Store, our client work rehabilitation site.

MHAHP is a non-profit organization which depends on tax-deductible contributions from the citizens for funding for services. The association is managed by a professional staff and governed by a board of directors composed of volunteers from the community.

The Mental Health Association serves consumers from all areas of Guilford County and parts of Davidson and Randolph counties.

Quality Management Committee
Kitty Stafford, Chair
High Point Behavioral Health
601 N. Elm Street
High Point, NC 27262
336-878-6098
email: kstafford@hprhs.com

MHAHP Board of Directors
Walter W. (Trip) Baker III President	Linda Foster Director	Kitty Stafford Director
Elizabeth Allen President Elect	Jack Hendrix Director	Martha Stewart Director
Jeff Gordon Treasurer	Wanda Hunt Director	Jean Wagoner Director
Barbara McAdam Secretary	Ann Levina Director	Linda Walser Director
Susan Allred Director	Elaine Lindsay Director	Faye Wright Director
Brett Barbour Director	Linda Myers Director
Michael Beaver Director	Sterling Smith Director	Ellen Cochran Executive Director

Mental Health Association
Name and Title	E-Mail
Ellen Cochran Executive Director	ecochran@mhahp.org
John Brown Program Director for Destiny House	jbrown@mhahp.org
Dr. Kim Soban Clinical Director	ksoban@mhahp.org
Lee Ann Bethel Business Manager	labethel@mhahp.org
Robin Hamilton Administrative Assistant	rhamilton@mhahp.org
Melissa Tuttle Clinical Associate	mtuttle@mhahp.org
LaShawn Blue Community Employment Specialist	lblue@mhahp.org
Shannon White Community Employment Specialist	swhite@mhahp.org
Catherine Tanner-Harron Licensed Addictions Therapist	ctharron@mhahp.org
Mary Davis Consumer Records	mdavis@mhahp.org
Loren Burdick Market Sample Store	lburdick@mhahp.org

To the Mental Health Association
High Point

And the

Market Sample Store

Directions

From Interstate 85, south of High Point: Take Highway 311 exit and head north on 311 into High Point (311 is also Main Street). After crossing under Business Highway 85, go to 3rd stoplight and turn left onto Market Center Drive. Go to 1st stoplight and turn right onto Surrett Drive. At next stoplight, cross Elm Street and bear left on to Mill Avenue. The Mental Health Association building is immediately on the right at 910 Mill Avenue. Prime parking is in the rear lot.

From Business Interstate 85: In High Point, take Surrett Drive exit. At end of either north or south ramp, turn left onto Surrett. Cross Market Center Drive (1st stoplight). At next stoplight, cross Elm Street and bear left on to Mill Avenue. The Mental Health Association building is immediately on the right at 910 Mill Avenue. Prime parking is in rear lot.

From Interstate 40: Take exit #196, US Hwy 311 South. 311 South bypasses High Point downtown and ends at Business I-85. Take Business I-85 South to Surrett Drive exit. Continue as described above in "From business I-85."