Recent Memorable Activities

Annual Health Fair

Health Fair "My Health Matters" sponsored by the MHA and Erie Weed&Seed Program, was held on 5-18-2007 between 1PM and 4PM at the Booker T. Washington Center. Twenty-six different organizations offered healthy activities and information to different minority populations. Over 100 people participated in the activities. Thirteen people won raffle items. Thank you to everyone who made this event successful.

Arts & Culture Center Opening Celebration

The MHA opened the Arts and Culture Center with an opening ceremony on July 27th, 2004

Celebrating Success

Three university social work interns were honored on April 26th, 2010. Fifty staff and members of the MHA gathered to celebrate their successes. Amy Lechner and Jessica Clancy from Edinboro University, and Katy Lynn from Gannon University, will complete their field assignments at the MHA later this month.

Bill Grove, CEO, stated that these social work majors contributed much to our mission of providing an environment for mental health recovery. He noted that their future is bright considering the many contributions they made to the MHA.

Katy Lynn, whose home is Ontario, Canada, provided a very interesting overview of her country. The group was interested in learning surprising details about our northern neighbor. Amy and Jessica introduced members with whom they worked. These members read poetry they had authored, told stories about their recovery and played the instruments they had been taught.

The event concluded with a photo session, goodbyes and a light snack.

Congratulations Amy, Jessica and Katy!

Event Photos on Facebook

Certified Peer Specialists Graduate

Twenty new Certified Peer Specialist from the Erie area graduated on April 17th, 2009. The celebration was held at the Blasco Library. Recovery Innovations from Phoenix, AZ supplied the trainer, Chris Martin. The training was challenging and encouraging with its emphasis on Recovery principles. These Peer Specialists will be added to the 36 previously trained CPSs to bring the total of peers available to offer Peer Support Services up to 56.

Employment Fair

The MHA conducted an 'Employment Fair' on March 19, 2007. This event has been successful recently and was therefore repeated. Numerous consumers took advantage of this opportunity to seek employment locally. The event was well received and will be held again during the fourth quarter of 2007.

Give Kids A Smile Day

We are proud to have been participants in the 2006 "Erie's Give Kids a Smile And Sealant Day!" The Erie County Weed and Seed Public Health Committee promotes this annual event which was held at Booker T. Washington Center.

Jasper a certified therapy dog visits MHA

Jasper with his trainer Dave Tamilin, visits MHA . Jasper and Dave usually stop at the Association twice per month. This page contains additional information and the video of a recent visit.

Mental Health Plan Survey

Erie County Mental Health Services is developing the 2008 - 2009 Mental Health Plan. We are requesting input from all interested consumers, family members, and providers. Your feedback will be considered in the completion of this plan. Please complete this response form. The submission address is listed on the form.

MHA Sponsors Basketball Team

The Mental Health Association is proud to sponsor it's own men's basketball team "MHA Alliance". This is the team's second season and we are all very proud to have several consumers involved in this wonderful wellness activity. The team practices twice a week at Burton School, which was kind enough to allow us to use their gym through February. Games are free and are on Monday nights at Family First Sports Park, 8155 Oliver Road in Erie.

National Drug & Alcohol Recovery Month was celebrated Sep 13. 2011

"Join the Voices for Recovery:Recovery Benefits Everyone" is the theme for the 22nd Annual National Drug & Alcohol Addiction Recovery Month, September 2011. This is the eighth (8th) year that Erie County has celebrated this event.

Open House Held May 29, 2009

Our open house held May 29, 2009 was an invitation to the Erie community to share with us, our updated and expanded facility. Staff members met the visitors as they toured the individual areas and explained the functions and opportunities of each unique area. See our photo collage of the event.

Pumpkins for Kids collected by MHA Staff

My thanks to the MHA staff and consumers who donated a total of 20 Halloween pumpkins for Safenet. The pumpkins will be distributed to children served by Safenet and in the "Big Backyard" neighborhood. The spirit of giving back to the community has grown steadily over the past years at MHA and I am proud to be associated with the generous folks who work and participate in our programs.
Bill Grove, CEO

Sue Bennett Room Dedication

The Susan L. Bennett Recovery Resource Room, located at the Mental Health Association, was dedicated on May 19th, 2006.

Treatment Court Graduation held

The MHANP congratulates the graduates of the Treatment Court. The Erie County Treatment Court held the most recent graduation ceremony at the Erie County Court House.

Warming Nights Supported by Penn State Behrend Students

Penn State Students organized events to support Warming Nights at the MHA. Their laudable efforts are recognized and appreciated.

Wellness Recovery Action Plan Groups Form

In December 2010, the Erie Community Foundation approved a grant to the Mental Health Association of NW PA for the purpose of offering four WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) groups. WRAP is a self- monitoring wellness tool that helps you manage your symptoms and stay well. WRAP helps you get well when things go downhill. WRAP covers such things as Wellness Tools, Triggers, Early Warning sign and Action Plans to work with symptoms.

Winning T-shirt Now Available

The winning design from the T-shirt Design Contest organized by Ken Zacherl has been selected. You or your organization should consider placing orders for this 2005 Edition now.

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World Aids Day Celebration Scheduled

This years World AIDS Day Memorial Celebration was held Dec 7, 2011