The mission of the Mental Health Association of Essex County, Inc. is to promote Mental Health, to improve the care and treatment of individuals with Mental Illness and to remove the stigma associated with emotional and Mental Disorders. We, as a community organization, accomplish our mission through advocacy, education, prevention, early intervention, treatment and service.

Joseph Gervasi, Esq., President
Robert N. Davison, M.A., L.P.C., Executive Director

The Vision for Mental Association of Essex County, Inc. is

• To become highly visible and widely recognized throughout the County and surrounding areas as premier provider, independently or through partnerships, of a complete continuum of mental health services to adults, children, and families.
• To continue to be the leading advocate for individuals with mental illness as well as for general mental health needs of community. MHAEC will be a leader in campaign to remove the stigma associated with emotional and mental disorders.
• To continue to provide services in a fiscally sound manner and have a more diverse and stable source of funding.

The Association's growing network of mental health services include:

• Lewis H. Loeser Center for Low-Cost Psychotherapy
• Intensive Family Support Services
• Prospect House
• Integrated Case Management Services
• Supported Employment Services
• Center for Prevention and Youth Development
• Collaborative Justice Services
• Supportive Living Services

For more about the services we offer, please see our Services section.