Our Approach

Support, Educate & Advocate.  It isn't just our tag line, it is our mission.

MHA is dedicated to support families experiencing mental health issues, educate our community about mental health concerns, and advocate for mental health awareness.

Our Story began in 1956.

The Mental Health Association in Morgan County was formally organized in Decatur on February 20, 1956 culminating the efforts of a small group of citizens to provide support for local mental health programs.  W.T. Dye presided at the initial meeting.  Probate Judge T.C. Almon was elected president; Miss Frances Nungester, vice president; and Mr. Dye, secretary-treasurer.

Over the last 50+ years the Mental Health Association has developed many programs and services related to the mission of promoting mental health, preventing mental illness, and advocating for the improved care and treatment of the mentally ill.  Our history includes many different grants and fundraisers that support our partnerships with other agencies to provide the education and support of mental health issues necessary to improve the quality of lives within our community.

Alone we can do so little; but together we can do so much.

--Helen Keller

Our Story

Meet Our Team

We all have our own stories on why we work at MHA and what brought us here. The common thread is a servant heart and a passion for supporting, educating and advocating for better mental health.

My favorite inspirational quote that I keep close to my heart and share with others is.

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Summer Blankenship

Executive Director

"Invest in your dreams. Grind now. Shine later"

 

 

Taylor Stephenson

CARES Program Director

 

 

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Danielle Thompson

Program Director

"The struggle you're in today is developing

the strength you need tomorrow "

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Katie Gilliland

Bookkeeper/Admin 

"Do not fear failure, but rather fear not trying."

 

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Summer Cross

REACT Prevention Coordinator

"If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else."

 

 

 

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Karley Bishop

REACT Education Coordinator

“In the end, we only regret the chances we didn’t take”

MHA Board of Directors

President

Jaimie Naylor

Vice President

Miriam Stover

Secretary

Heather Lawson

Treasurer

Angie Morris

Luke Bergeson

Mitzi Bragwell

Anita Clarke

David Duncan

Lindsey Fish

 

Lorrianne Curtis-Sparkman

Payton Madewell

Kim Powell

Anita Walden

Janice Vest

Tricia Moats

Parker Moore

Betty Ogun

Jill Palmby

Tammy Gaull-Gatza

Non-voting member: Doug Shoemaker

Non-voting member: Harold Martin

Non-voting member: Cindy Bracken