A Message From Our Board President
Daniel McGory

At-Large Director

My first year as Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumer Association Board President has been  and is  an impressive and at times a steep learning curve. I have, in my past employment, recognized and respected the importance of the inclusion of peers and peer services in the behavioral health arenas, however, this year has shown me how incomplete those have been. PMHCA’s intent and purpose is to design and provide services that are meaningful to, supportive of, and improved by the individuals who receive and participate in these services. This is brightly evidenced by the vision commitment to values, professionalism, and dedication of the staff. I am honored to be with you.

This year, PMHCA has been challenged by events that contest our values, our funding, and our service capacities. PMHCA has responded internally by closely examining the current structure, service array, and future sustainability. The response has been to bolster and repurpose our staffing patterns, to explore a possible incorporation with another like-minded organization, and to research additional funding capacities. Externally, PMHCA has augmented our internal advocacy efforts by anchoring an advocacy entity comprising of a diverse group of behavioral health providers, advocates, and trade associations. This group has created a strategy to advocate both at the state and federal levels with collaborative documentation. These challenges will continue and perhaps intensify, but PMHCA is prepared to address these challenges head-on.

I am delighted to serve as the President of the Board of Directors and am very much looking forward to serving as we navigate these uncharted territories.