The Mental Health Association of Tarrant County, founded in 1942, provides mental health support to the people of Tarrant County, Texas, and the surrounding region. MHATC is an affiliate of the national organization, Mental Health America.
For over 60 years, MHATC has provided a link between individuals and the complex, often inadequate array of mental health services in our community. MHATC has played a key role in the development of comprehensive resources for people with mental illness in Tarrant County.
The mission of MHATC is to:
· Promote mental health · Advocate for improved care and treatment of people with
mental illnesses · Provide assistance through social support, community
education, information, referral, and advocacy for residents in
long-term care.
For the future, we envision more programs, including:
· First responder training in mental illness issues for police, firefighters, paramedics · Professional development