"MHCA is an alliance of select behavioral health organizations. It is designed to strengthen members' competitive position, enhance their leadership capabilities and facilitate their strategic networking opportunities."

MHCA takes pride in the purposeful and productive involvement and participation of its members. Because it is composed of members who share common visions and priorities, MHCA is able to quickly determine its objectives, commit the necessary resources, and accomplish its goals. Membership in MHCA is by invitation only.

MHCA stands ready to equip its members to provide their communities excellent behavioral healthcare in the most accessible, affordable and accountable form. It is what the public demands. It is what MHCA members expect of themselves.

Established in 1970, The National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) association of 1,300 behavioral healthcare organizations. Member organizations provide treatment and rehabilitation for mental illnesses and addictions disorders as well as prevention and early intervention services.

The National Council brings the nation's community-based behavioral healthcare provider organizations together to influence public policy, to collaborate, and to learn. In addition, The National Council advocates for federal legislation, policies, and regulations that increase access to behavioral healthcare services, adequately fund services, and improves the quality of services.