# MHA (Mental Health Association)



## Pages


- [introducing-gravity-hill](https://www.mhainc.org/post/introducing-gravity-hill)

- [cheryl-fasano](https://www.mhainc.org/team/cheryl-fasano)

- [christine-palmieri](https://www.mhainc.org/team/christine-palmieri)

- [sarah-smith](https://www.mhainc.org/team/sarah-smith)

- [olivia-bernstein](https://www.mhainc.org/team/olivia-bernstein)

- [ebonie-bethea](https://www.mhainc.org/team/ebonie-bethea)

- [linda-christman](https://www.mhainc.org/team/linda-christman)

- [amy-conklin](https://www.mhainc.org/team/amy-conklin)

- [cheryl-cormier](https://www.mhainc.org/team/cheryl-cormier)

- [jennifer-ducharme](https://www.mhainc.org/team/jennifer-ducharme)

- [tara-boucher](https://www.mhainc.org/team/tara-boucher)

- [sara-kyser](https://www.mhainc.org/team/sara-kyser)

- [suicide-prevention-resource-center-sprc](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/suicide-prevention-resource-center-sprc)

- [veteran-s-crisis-hotline](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/veteran-s-crisis-hotline)

- [national-alliance-on-mental-illness-families](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/national-alliance-on-mental-illness-families)

- [national-suicide-prevention-lifeline-nspl](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/national-suicide-prevention-lifeline-nspl)

- [emergency-housing-a](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/emergency-housing-a)

- [mdph-suicide-prevention-program](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/mdph-suicide-prevention-program)

- [housing-services-c](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/housing-services-c)

- [ma-rehab-commission](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/ma-rehab-commission)

- [emergency-housing-b](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/emergency-housing-b)

- [food-assistance-resource-guide](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/food-assistance-resource-guide)

- [crisis-text-line](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/crisis-text-line)

- [association-of-developmental-disabilities-providers](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/association-of-developmental-disabilities-providers)

- [american-foundation-for-suicide-prevention](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/american-foundation-for-suicide-prevention)

- [housing-services-a](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/housing-services-a)

- [ma-department-of-of-developmental-services](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/ma-department-of-of-developmental-services)

- [housing-services-b](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/housing-services-b)

- [addiction-blog](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/addiction-blog)

- [department-of-transitional-assistance](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/department-of-transitional-assistance)

- [massachusetts-coalition-for-suicide-prevention-mcsp](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/massachusetts-coalition-for-suicide-prevention-mcsp)

- [department-of-housing-and-community-development](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/department-of-housing-and-community-development)

- [department-of-early-education-care](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/department-of-early-education-care)

- [massachusetts-housing-and-shelter-alliance](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/massachusetts-housing-and-shelter-alliance)

- [trauma-response-riverside-trauma-center](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/trauma-response-riverside-trauma-center)

- [ma-department-of-mental-health](https://www.mhainc.org/resource/ma-department-of-mental-health)

- [Internship Opportunities](https://www.mhainc.org/internships): The Mental Health Association (MHA) is seeking quality candidates to work at our facilities. We seek individuals whose personal core values align with ours….RESPECT, INTEGRITY, COMPASSION.

- [Gravity Hill - Sober Homes](https://www.mhainc.org/gravityhill): Located in Springfield’s historic McKnight neighborhood, Gravity Hill provides a welcoming environment that facilitates and nurtures successful living in recovery by providing a clean and comfortable home for our members to thrive in their sobriety.

- [How Can I Help](https://www.mhainc.org/how-can-i-help): Discover how to support MHA's mental health initiatives | Learn about programs & services | Get involved today with volunteering, donations, or joining our team

- [Wellness Classic](https://www.mhainc.org/wellness-classic): Participate in the Wellness Classic, MHA's fundraiser event for mental health services. Support individuals and register your sponsorship now. Contact Traci Heath at theath@mhainc.org or call 413-276-0480.

- [GRIT](https://www.mhainc.org/grit): MHA designed GRIT, our Residential Rehabilitation Services program, to help those who struggle with addiction and a co-occurring mental health diagnosis.

- [Careers](https://www.mhainc.org/careers): The Mental Health Association (MHA) is seeking quality candidates to work at our facilities. We seek individuals whose personal core values align with ours….RESPECT, INTEGRITY, COMPASSION.

- [MHA Matters](https://www.mhainc.org/mha-matters): MHA’s mission, our innovations, the generosity of our donors and the incredible work of our staff are all reflected through the lives of people we care for and care about. Here are some of their stories.

- [Young Adult Supported Community Living](https://www.mhainc.org/yasp): MHA offers young adults from DCF care the opportunity to have an apartment within a small complex where MHA staff provides services to help them set and achieve individual goals and live as independent adults once they age out or leave the program. 

- [Substance Use Recovery](https://www.mhainc.org/recovery): Within the individual who has experienced trauma, homelessness, psychiatric diagnosis, or problems with substances, there lies unlimited potential for growth. 

- [Community Support Program (CSP)](https://www.mhainc.org/csp): The Community Support Program (CSP) at BestLife will provide mobile, short-term, intensive case management services to address the social determinants of health (SDoH) of the population that we serve.

- [You Matter](https://www.mhainc.org/you-matter): MHA’s mission, our innovations, the generosity of our donors and the incredible work of our staff are all reflected through the lives of people we care for and care about. Here are some of their stories.

- [Recovery and Housing Services](https://www.mhainc.org/recovery-housing): MHA combines rental assistance that gets people housed with supportive services that keep people housed. It works: 95% of chronically homeless individuals we place remain housed after a year.

- [Resources](https://www.mhainc.org/resources): After acquiring a brain injury through trauma or stroke, or surviving a life-altering illness, an individual must move on, in a new way.

- [What We Do](https://www.mhainc.org/what-we-do): We provide access to therapies for emotional health and wellness; services for substance use recovery, developmental disabilities, and acquired brain injury; housing and residential programming, and more.

- [Notice of Data Incident](https://www.mhainc.org/notice-of-data-incident): Mental Health Association Inc. (“MHA”) is writing to inform you of a recent data security incident that may have resulted in unauthorized access to some individuals’ personal information.

- [The Resource Center (TRC)](https://www.mhainc.org/resource-center): MHA helps individuals who are survivors of an acquired brain injury (ABI) or living with a disabling medical condition such as multiple sclerosis or severe diabetes to live their best life.

- [Day Treatment Services](https://www.mhainc.org/day-treatment-services): MHA’s BestLife Emotional Health & Wellness Center is pleased to be offering Day Treatment services. Day Treatment services provide evidence-based, time-limited, multi-disciplinary, and multimodal structured treatment in an outpatient setting.

- [Contact Us](https://www.mhainc.org/contact-us): Contact Mental Health Association, Inc. (MHA)

- [In The News](https://www.mhainc.org/in-the-news): Stay informed with the latest news from MHA

- [New Way (Acquired Brain Injury)](https://www.mhainc.org/new-way): MHA’s individualized programming through New Way assists people with reclaiming abilities, developing skills, preparing for employment, and re-engaging with family, friends and community. 

- [DISH](https://www.mhainc.org/dish): Participate in the Wellness Classic, MHA's fundraiser event for mental health services. Support individuals and register your sponsorship now. Contact Traci Heath at theath@mhainc.org or call 413-276-0480.

- [Shared Living](https://www.mhainc.org/shared-living): Shared Living is an alternative to a 24-hour group home for adults receiving services through the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). 

- [Recovery Coaching](https://www.mhainc.org/recovery-coach): Recovery coaches (RCs) are individuals currently in recovery who have lived experience with addiction, substance use disorders, and/or co-occurring mental health disorders and have been trained to help their peers who have a similar experience to gain hope, explore recovery, and achieve life goals.

- [Privacy](https://www.mhainc.org/privacy): Learn about MHA's privacy policy ensuring confidentiality in mental health services. We comply with HIPAA regulations. Read more.

- [Youth Housing Navigators](https://www.mhainc.org/youth-navigators): MHA Youth Navigators help young adults to identify and access resources that fit their individual needs and circumstances.

- [Integration & Community Living (DDS)](https://www.mhainc.org/dds): MHA has a history of successful collaboration with the state Department of Developmental Services (DDS). We were the first agency to host people leaving Monson State School and first in the Springfield area to host people leaving Belchertown State School.

- [Events](https://www.mhainc.org/events): Participate in the Wellness Classic, MHA's fundraiser event for mental health services. Support individuals and register your sponsorship now. Contact Traci Heath at theath@mhainc.org or call 413-276-0480.

- [About](https://www.mhainc.org/about): MHA is a nonprofit provider of residential programs and supportive services to individuals affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injuries, substance use, and homelessness throughout the greater Western Massachusetts area.

- [SHIFT Transition Program](https://www.mhainc.org/shift): A Good Place provides access to a continuum of housing support options for adults 18 years and older with a substance use and mental health diagnosis. 

- [An Evening with Spirit featuring Psychic Medium, Gary McKinstry](https://www.mhainc.org/psychicmedium): Join us on April 2, 2026, for dinner & readings by psychic medium Gary McKinstry. Support mental health awareness. Tickets are $75.

- [A Spell of Laughter & Illusion with Comic Hypnotist, Frank Santos Jr.](https://www.mhainc.org/hypnotist): Join us for a night of laughter with Frank Santos Jr. on Feb 12, 2026. Support mental health services through sponsorships and fun entertainment.

- [HOME](https://www.mhainc.org/): MHA is a nonprofit provider of residential and support services to people impacted by
mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use and homelessness in
the greater Western Massachusetts area.

- [Impaired Driver Program](https://www.mhainc.org/impaired-driver-program): MHA is licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Addiction Services to provide the Massachusetts Impaired Driver Program, a 38-hour program offered to individuals referred by the Court or RMV.

- [BestLife Emotional Health & Wellness](https://www.mhainc.org/bestlife): BestLife Emotional Health and Wellness Center partners with adults, children, families, couples— whoever may be impacted by the challenges of long-term or temporary mental health, substance use, and/or co-occurring concerns

- [A Good Place](https://www.mhainc.org/agoodplace): A Good Place provides access to a continuum of housing support options for adults 18 years and older with a substance use and mental health diagnosis. 

- [Donate](https://www.mhainc.org/donate): Your donation will help MHA provide services throughout the Greater Springfield area to people impacted by mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance abuse and homelessness.

- [Badge of Strength Endurance Challenge](https://www.mhainc.org/badge-of-strength): Join the Badge of Strength Endurance Challenge on October 11-12, 2026, at Springfield College. Support mental health for first responders & veterans.


## Blog Posts


- [Introducing Gravity Hill--MHA's Sober Homes](https://www.mhainc.org/introducing-gravity-hill-mha-sober-homes)

- [Announcing Executive Promotions to Expand Leadership Team and Enhance Services](https://www.mhainc.org/announcing-executive-promotions-to-expand-leadership-team-and-enhance-services)

- [Raymond, You Matter!](https://www.mhainc.org/raymond-you-matter)

- [Meet The Resource Center Member, J.P.!](https://www.mhainc.org/blog/meet-jp)

- [Meet our Wellness Classic Exclusive Fairway Sponsor, Springfield Pharmacy!](https://www.mhainc.org/blog/springfield-pharmacy-exclusive-fairway-sponsor): MHA's Wellness Classic Exclusive Sponsor, Springfield Pharmacy!

- [Please Welcome, Mike "The Music Man"](https://www.mhainc.org/blog/mike-the-music-man)

- [Discussing  Community Re-Integration for ABI Eligible Participants Ahead of TRC Open House](https://www.mhainc.org/trc-open-house): New Way Services discusses community reintegation and open house

- [Teashaw You Matter!](https://www.mhainc.org/teashaw-you-matter)

- [Discussing Grief but Finding Meaning with MHA’s Dr. Aguessy](https://www.mhainc.org/blog/interview-doctor-bido-aguessy)

- [Finding A Safe Haven](https://www.mhainc.org/safe-haven-edwin): Finding A Safe Haven- Edwin's journey to recovery

- [MHA Announces A New Director of Development](https://www.mhainc.org/new-director-of-development)

- [Mark Alexander, You Matter!](https://www.mhainc.org/blog/mark-alexander-you-matter)

- [Success Story: Able House](https://www.mhainc.org/blog/success-story-able-house)

- [MHA Introduces  Community Support Program (CSP)](https://www.mhainc.org/blog/csp)

- [Welcome to Chicopee!](https://www.mhainc.org/blog/grand-opening)

- [Real Life. Real Support.](https://www.mhainc.org/blog/real-life-real-support)

- [Home Depot Makes an Impact!](https://www.mhainc.org/blog/trc-home-depot)

- [Deciding How the World Sees You- Disability Pride Awareness Month](https://www.mhainc.org/blog/adaptive-technology): Deciding How the World Sees You- Disability Pride Awareness Month

- [Celebrating Pride Month with Andy Deese](https://www.mhainc.org/blog/celebrating-pride-month-with-andy-deese)

- [Celebrating Pride Month with Lauren Guild](https://www.mhainc.org/blog/celebrating-pride-month-with-lauren-guild)

- [Celebrating Pride Month with Misael Suarez](https://www.mhainc.org/blog/celebrating-pride-month-with-misael-suarez)

- [The Mental Health ABC Act A Positive Step to Improving Access](https://www.mhainc.org/blog/the-mental-health-abc-act-a-positive-step-to-improving-access)

- [Celebrating Disability Pride Month w/ Luisa Rosado](https://www.mhainc.org/blog/celebrating-disability-pride-month-w-luisa-rosado)

- [Drew, You Matter!](https://www.mhainc.org/blog/drew-you-matter)

- [Disability Pride Month: Joan and George](https://www.mhainc.org/blog/disability-pride-month-joan-and-george)