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Established in 1948, the Warren-Washington
Association for Mental Health, Inc. (AMH) is a
not-for-profit provider of community mental and behavioral health
services. Through the programs of AMH Behavioral Care, the Association
assists children, adults and families to develop stability and
explore opportunities for growth. AMH is committed to listening
to the voice of the service recipient, and to collaborating in
creative ways with other service providers in the community.
AMH
is funded through private donations, contracts with state and
county departments and through fees charged for some of its services.
No one is refused service because of inability to pay. AMH’s clinical
and residential programs are licensed by the New York State Office
of Mental Health, and all programs receiving county or state funding
are operated under the supervision of County Community Services
Boards. Membership and community support are important to AMH,
since many of the people served are without insurance or income.
The mission of the Warren Washington Association for Mental Health
(WWAMH) is to improve the quality of life for those affected by
mental illness and promote the awareness and importance of mental
well being in the community.
PRINCIPLES
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We
will operate in a client-centered manner, with respect for the
individual’s rights to self determination and self expression.
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We will treat individuals with respect and with recognition
of their human dignity and we will strive to dismantle barriers
between providers and recipients of services.
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We believe in the ability of individuals to improve and grow
when positive conditions for growth are created.
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We will work in active partnership with recipients of service
as well as with families and other agencies and organizations.
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We will provide services and develop environments that help
mediate stress and reduce the incidence of psychiatric crisis
and need for hospitalization by improving the quality of life
of people in the community through meaningful treatment and
community support programs.
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We will work to expand the resources available to individuals
and opportunities for personal development and growth.
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We will work to educate the public and the legislators as to
the legitimate needs and rights of people with psychiatric disorders
or problems, as well as to the real nature of mental illness,
the efficacy of treatment and to the importance of mental health
to society.
"Never
doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
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~
Margaret Mead
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