Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 07/1979
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 95-3371166
Organization Overview
Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1979. As of 12/2022, Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 19.9% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES IS TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES AND EMPOWER THEM TO ASSERT THOSE RIGHTS IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THEIR AUTONOMY, ACHIEVE EQUITY, AND SECURE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MEDICAL-LEGAL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP - MHAS IS A KEY PARTNER IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S MEDICAL-LEGAL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP ("MLCP"), A PROJECT ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH. THROUGH THE MLCP, MHAS ASSISTS PARTICIPANTS WITH LEGAL ISSUES TO ENSURE THAT THEY HAVE THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO ACHIEVE BETTER HEALTH OUTCOMES AND OVERALL WELL-BEING. SINCE THE PROJECT BEGAN IN 2018, MHAS HAS HELPED THOUSANDS OF PARTICIPANTS ON LEGAL MATTERS IN THE AREAS OF HOUSING, PUBLIC BENEFITS, AND DISCRIMINATION; PROVIDED A SERIES OF TRAININGS ON LEGAL ISSUES PERTINENT TO HEALTHCARE WORKERS; AND GUIDED HUNDREDS OF CLINICAL STAFF WITH LEGAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. IN 2022, MHAS PROVIDED LEGAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO 585 CLIENTS THROUGH THIS PROJECT.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES IN 2022 INCLUDED: (1) CONSUMER ADVOCACY - CONSUMER LAW AND CREDIT REPARATION ARE COMMON AREAS OF SERVICE ACROSS MHAS' PROGRAMS SERVING LOW-INCOME CLIENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES. MHAS PARTNERS WITH OUR CLIENTS TO END OR REDUCE DEBT COLLECTION, ENFORCE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION LAWS, RESOLVE CREDIT REPORTING ERRORS, PREVENT NEGATIVE CONSUMER REPORTING, AND RESOLVE FINANCIAL DISPUTES WITH LANDLORDS, BUSINESSES AND PUBLIC AGENCIES. MHAS ALSO HELPS CLIENTS COMBAT FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION BY UNSCRUPULOUS INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS AND ENFORCES MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMER RIGHTS. (2) FAIR HOUSING - MHAS FIGHTS HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES THROUGH LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND FAIR HOUSING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION TO CONDUCTING 18 FAIR HOUSING WORKSHOPS IN 2022, THE PROJECT DISTRIBUTED "FAIR HOUSING TIP OF THE MONTH" EMAIL MESSAGES IN IN ENGLISH, KOREAN, AND SPANISH TO OVER 4,500 PEOPLE. (3) GOVERNMENT BENEFITS ADVOCACY - MHAS PROVIDES GOVERNMENT BENEFITS ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING PROVIDING ADVICE ABOUT THE SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) APPLICATION PROCESS, AS WELL AS PREVENTING CLIENTS FROM LOSING THEIR SSI BENEFITS BY ASSISTING THEM WITH POST-ELIGIBILITY ISSUES SUCH AS BENEFIT TERMINATIONS, OVERPAYMENTS AND DISABILITY REVIEWS. (4) MATERNAL MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP - MHAS OPERATES A MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME MOTHERS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES DURING AND AFTER THEIR PREGNANCY. IN THIS COLLABORATION, MHAS EMPOWERS WOMEN THROUGH DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES, KNOW-YOUR-RIGHTS TRAININGS, AND POLICY ADVOCACY TO FOSTER HEALTH, HOUSING, INCOME, AND FAMILY STABILITY. (5) MENTAL HEALTH COURT CLINIC - IN 2022, MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES LAUNCHED A NEW LEGAL CLINIC IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HOLLYWOOD MENTAL HEALTH COURTHOUSE TARGETING INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES. THE CLINIC PROVIDES COURT-APPROVED INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH COURT PROCEEDINGS TO LITIGANTS AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY. THE CLINIC ALSO OFFERS INFORMATION AND BRIEF SERVICES ON A RANGE OF ANCILLARY CIVIL LEGAL ISSUES WITH A GOAL OF HELPING LITIGANTS ACHIEVE GREATER OVERALL STABILITY, THUS ALLOWING THEM TO MOVE THROUGH THEIR PROCEEDINGS AT MENTAL HEALTH COURT WITH GREATER EFFICIENCY AND SUCCESS, AND WITH LESS LIKELIHOOD OF RETURNING. (6) SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY - MHAS CONDUCTS COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PARENT TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP LOW-INCOME FAMILIES OBTAIN SPECIAL EDUCATION AND OTHER SERVICES THEIR CHILDREN NEED TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS. (7) TRANSITION AGE YOUTH (TAY) MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP - MHAS HOSTS A SKADDEN FELLOWSHIP PROJECT WHICH OPERATES A MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP WITH DANIEL'S PLACE IN SANTA MONICA. DANIEL'S PLACE PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH CARE, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, HOT MEALS AND SHOWERS, AND OTHER SERVICES TO TRANSITION AGE YOUTH WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES WHO ARE CHRONICALLY UNHOUSED. THROUGH THIS PARTNERSHIP, MHAS PROVIDES DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES INVOLVING HOUSING, TRAFFIC AND PARKING TICKETS, PUBLIC BENEFITS, EXPUNGEMENTS, AND OTHER ISSUES TO PROMOTE A HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD. (8) OTHER LEGAL SERVICES INCLUDING DIRECT ASSISTANCE REGARDING LEGAL ISSUES AFFECTING LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES; TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ATTORNEYS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, CONSUMER AND FAMILY MEMBER GROUPS, AND OTHER ADVOCATES; IMPACT LITIGATION; AND POLICY ADVOCACY AIMED AT PROTECTING AND ADVANCING THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES.
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROJECTS - IN 2020, MHAS EXPANDED ITS HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION LEGAL SERVICES TO INCLUDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LEGAL PARTNERSHIPS IN WHICH LEGAL SERVICES INTERVENTION SPECIFICALLY TARGETING LOW-INCOME TENANTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS IS HOLISTICALLY INTEGRATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THREE OF THE LARGEST MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDERS IN LOS ANGELES. IN 2022, MHAS JOINED THE STAY HOUSED L.A. COALITION, A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES, AND LOCAL COMMUNITY AND LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDES TENANTS WITH THE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHTS SO THAT THEY CAN REMAIN SAFELY IN THEIR HOMES. HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION LEGAL SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO CLIENTS REFERRED FROM OTHER MHAS PROJECTS. LEGAL SERVICES INCLUDE EVICTION DEFENSE AND OTHER TENANT DEFENSE ASSISTANCE IN LANDLORD-TENANT RENTAL DISPUTES, INCLUDING PRE-EVICTION AND EVICTION LEGAL SERVICES, COUNSELING, ADVICE AND CONSULTATION, MEDIATION, TRAINING, RENTER EDUCATION AND REPRESENTATION, AND LEGAL SERVICES TO IMPROVE HABITABILITY AND TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF ELIGIBLE INCOME OR BENEFITS TO IMPROVE HOUSING STABILITY. ACTIVITIES IN 2022 INCLUDED LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO 121 INDIVIDUALS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MULTIPLE MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS AND HOUSING PROVIDERS.
ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO REENTRY PROJECT - MHAS PARTNERS WITH THE ORGANIZATION PAINTED BRAIN ON "PROJECT NEW START," A COMPREHENSIVE JOB PLACEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH, AND LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS THAT RESIDE IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES. PROJECT NEW START WAS ESTABLISHED TO COMBAT EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE OR WHO HAVE BEEN IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND ARE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. PAINTED BRAIN AND MHAS STAFF COLLABORATE TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED EMPLOYMENT SERVICE PLANS FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO SUCCESSFULLY OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT. ADDITIONALLY, MHAS HELPS CLIENTS OVERCOME BARRIERS TO REENTRY BY PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES AND ADVOCACY IN THE AREAS OF EXPUNGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEBT. ACTIVITIES IN 2022 INCLUDED EXTENSIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF 39 INDIVIDUALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jenny Farrell Executive Director | Officer | 34 | $110,637 |
Renee Cook Director Of Administration And Finance | Officer | 34 | $97,465 |
Emily Aviad Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Edward Casey Director, President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lauren Cruz Director, Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lucy Eisenberg Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $1,431 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $164,959 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,522,876 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $630,184 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,293 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,319,450 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $56,603 |
| Investment income | $1,234 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$25,868 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,351,419 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $244,717 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,043 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,255,676 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $144,989 |
| Payroll taxes | $116,213 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $19,800 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,999 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $28,118 |
| Information technology | $27,620 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $91,975 |
| Travel | $354 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $554 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $925 |
| Insurance | $24,436 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,996,622 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $775,857 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $145,014 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $380,532 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $51,546 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $27,156 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,714 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,386,819 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $103,182 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $103,182 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $871,493 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $412,144 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,386,819 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Peer Wellness Collective Oakland, CA | $622,313 | $2,354,526 |
Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc Los Angeles, CA | $1,386,819 | $2,351,419 |
Cocaine Anonymous World Service Office Incorporated Long Beach, CA | $496,315 | $861,482 |
Oregon Psychological Association Tigard, OR | $185,983 | $236,038 |
Newport Center Psychoanalytic Studies Orange, CA | $231,761 | $173,023 |
Arizona Association Of School Psychologists Chandler, AZ | $188,832 | $0 |
Society For The Exploration Of Psychotherapy Integration Inc Mesa, AZ | $618,986 | $176,858 |
Institute For Better Health Inc Santa Rosa, CA | $513,278 | $44,748 |