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Mission:

The mental health care network of Arkansas will strive to meet the identified mental health needs of the citizens of the State in a manner which is reasonably accessible, balanced, affordable, and quality-driven.

The Mental Health Council of Arkansas exists for the purpose of insuring that appropriate community-based mental healthcare is available throughout the State.

Guiding Principles:

We Value:

A holistic approach to mental healthcare which supports and promotes the optimal social, health and economic well-being of the people of the State of Arkansas.

"Quality-driven" mental healthcare that recognizes the dignity, rights and strengths of the individuals, families and groups served; coordinates services in the best interest of the consumer; and provides assistance from competent, effective and caring professionals.

A balanced mental healthcare system, developed and maintained, consistent with the varied demographic, cultural and mental health needs of each region and community within the State of Arkansas.

Comprehensiveness including a range of preventive, treatment and rehabilitative mental healthcare modalities within a single unified community-based service system.

Community governance of each regional mental healthcare system, in partnership with State authorities, as the appropriate means to establish and maintain a stable state-wide network of geographically accessible mental healthcare.

Contact Information:

Address: 501 South Woodlane, Suite 104 Little Rock, AR 72201 Phone: 501-372-7062 Fax: 501-372-8039 E-mail: mhca@mhca.org

Pam Christie Executive Director