Scholarships, Awards, and Wellness Funds

Glenn Koons Certified Peer Specialist Scholarship

The Mental Health Association in Pennsylvania in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers' Association created the Glenn Koons Community Peer Specialist Scholarship in order to honor Glenn's memory and commitment to providing guidance to others through their mental health recovery journeys. 

Rita Cisernos Health and Wellness Fund

IT’S ALL GOOD! These uplifting words exemplified Rita’s passion, fortitude and advocacy for uplifting all persons she came in contact with and the furthering of the mission of PMHCA. The Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers’ Association has established a scholarship fund to help with the cost of health and wellness activities for members in her name.

Dennis Marion Impact Award

The purpose of the Dennis Marion Impact Award is to recognize outstanding and meritorious achievement in working for state or local government to highlight public awareness of the value of public service and its impact on the behavioral health and quality of life of individuals and communities.  

The Lynn Keltz Scholarship

The Lynn Keltz Scholarship has been established to assist people age 30 and under to access training and educational opportunities that will contribute to their mental health advocacy skills. This includes advocacy on public policy affecting mental health and wellness whether at local, state or federal policy level.