Membership
The Mental Health Association in Michigan (MHAM) is focused on advocating for individuals with mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Being a member of MHAM allows you to have a more active voice in this discussion. You can be a committee participate in public policy, community education or fundraising to lead where the organization is moving and links you to others addressing these and related concerns. Becoming a member of MHAM also puts you in excellent company and signals your interest in being counted among the most involved and forward-thinking mental health organizations in the state and country. Membership is based on a rolling calendar year.
Who Can Be Members?
- Individuals who have experienced and are seeking recovery from mental health problems or addictions.
- Families of loved ones who have struggled with these issues or have completed suicide.
- Advocates who see mental health as a public and social justice issue.
- Mental health care professionals who believe an individual's goals for recovery should come first.
- Primary care doctors and nurses who see the impact of poor mental health in our patients' general health every day.
- Researchers who are unlocking the secrets of brain and human behavior.
- Greater business community who understand the benefits of good mental health and how it can affect the bottom line.
- School officials who see children fall behind due to unmet emotional needs.
- Youth who want to help fellow peers with mental health issues.
- Public officials who are trying to change systems from within.
- Law enforcement and corrections officers who see the effects of untreated illness and wish there were better services for citizens.
- Survivors of natural disasters, domestic abuse and street crimes who confront the psychological effects of these traumatic events.
- ANYONE in the community who believes, through action and commitment, they can make a difference in someone's life.
Individual Member | $50*
Membership includes the following benefits:
- Monthly Mental Health Matters e-news to provide you an update from MHAM's CEO & President, public policy updates and other information that impacts behavioral health care in Michigan.
- MHAM legislative alerts, news releases and calls to action.
- Legislative representation by one of Michigan's highest rated multi-client Lobbying firms - Khoury Johnson Leavitt
- Free or discounted registration fees for MHAM events and educational programming.
- Opportunity to write a community spotlight for the monthly e-news if you're involved in another mental health organization.
*Discounted Membership: $25
- Students
- Retiree
- Active Military/Veteran
- Financial Hardship
All Organizational Members Will Receive:
- Access to MHAM members to share information, ideas, identify problems, find solution, and work collaboratively.
- Organization logo on MHAM website with choice of landing page.
- Ongoing shout out's on social media. (LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram)
- Cross-promotion on MHAM's social media channels for other behavioral health community events.
Supporting Organization Membership | $300
Membership includes the following benefits:
- Includes benefits of an individual member.
- Allows up to (3) three employees, board members or stakeholders from your organization.
- Banner ad for (3) three months on MHAM's Mental Health Matters e-news.
- (1) One authored article in the Mental Health Matters e-news.
- Access to MHAM members to share information and ideas, identify problems, find solutions, and work collaboratively.
- Organizational logo on MHAM website with choice of linked landing page.
- Ongoing shout out recognition on social media. (LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram)
- Cross-promotion on MHAM's social media platforms for other behavioral health community events.
- 10% discount on regular and customized mental health trainings.
Cornerstone Organization Membership | $600
Membership includes the following benefits:
- Includes benefits of an individual member.
- Allows up to (6) six employees, board members or stakeholders from your organization.
- Banner ad for (3) three months on MHAM's Mental Health Matters e-news.
- Up to (6) six authored article in the Mental Health Matters e-news.
- Bi-annual Community Mental Health update webinar with MHAM's President & CEO.
- MHAM will conduct (1) one virtual or in-person 60-minute mental health training for your organization.
- Up to (3) three one-on-one personal case consulations for your organization.
- (1) One agency consultation for organization. (Additional consultations available. Please inquire.)
- 15% discount on regular and customized mental health trainings.
Become a Member
To become a MHAM member, you can join online or print and fill out the membership application form and mail to:
MHAM
P.O. Box 11118
Lansing, MI 48901
CLICK HERE to download form, fill out and mail in with a check. Please note, if joining online, you have the option to automatically renew.