MACMHP depends upon the input and involvement of all of our member agencies. Without it, MACMHP would be just like so many other associations who represent only a small part of the member’s interests. The Association relies upon the work of its committees to focus MACMHP activities and to assist the Board of Directors in policy development. As a MACMHP member, you and members of your staff are strongly encouraged to actively participate by joining the committee(s) which deal with the issues most important to your agency.

Several “member driven” committees and special interest groups provide input to the Association and the staff of MACMHP on specific mental health issues. The committees are:
Standing Committees

Public Policy Committee
Identifies, studies, and advocates for issues affecting mission of the organization.
Member Services Committee
Plans activities to improve management and program effectiveness of member agencies including group purchasing of long distance, classified ads, multiple insurance services and office supplies.
Education and Training Committee
Plans development activities for staff in member agencies.
Fall Conference Committee
Plans and implements the Annual Conference.

Special Interest Groups

• Executive Directors
• Business Managers, Financial Officers, Fiscal and MIS staff
• Community Support Program Directors
• Clinical Directors

Task Forces

• Other interest groups meet on an ad hoc basis (e.g. school-based services, rural issues, corrections, disaster response)

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Association, please complete the application form and return it to the MACMHP office. Upon receipt, membership eligibility will be verified. New members are then approved by the Board of Directors at the next regular board meeting.

Membership Benefits
1. Opportunities to share information, expertise and challenges
2. Identification of trends
3. Increased advocacy strength through Association
4. More global picture available through Association
5. Opportunity to be introduced to new ideas, facts and resources
6. Opportunity to be a driving, leadership force rather than driven
7. Association can be spokesperson for membership
8. Help build a mental health constituency
9. Help plan for local mental health delivery capacity
10. Helps to create effective communication among constituencies