Founders

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Founders Provided Visionary Leadership

mhca was founded in 1985, when 19 CEOs of community mental health centers met in Orlando, Florida, for the purpose of forming the Mental Health Corporations of America, Inc. (MHCA). These individuals dared to dream big, and they believed that together they could provide an entrepreneurial environment that would foster delivery of innovative, effective and efficient behavioral healthcare services. The work that was being done at the time was good. A long line of devoted and talented people had provided compassionate care to mentally ill clients for years. But mhca's Founders thought they could do better. The national political and economic conditions were ripe for change. The earliest leaders of mhca invested their time, applied their abilities and devoted their very careers to elevating behavioral healthcare to its highest potential. We are indebted to their leadership, aware of their legacy and grateful for the path they paved so that communities across the country could access the best possible care for those who deserve no less.

From our original 19 members, mhca has grown to a membership of 140-150 and continues to expand, always by invitation to ensure that the most progressive companies are included in our membership.