The Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida (MHASWFL) is a non-profit,

 501 (c) 3, non-governmental voluntary citizen organization whose primary

 goals are to promote healthy emotional and mental development.

Advocacy, an important activity of the Mental Health Association of

Southwest Florida, has had its share of milestones. After successfully

 advocating for a psychologist in 1957, the Association in 1963, obtained

 and paid for the part-time services of a psychiatrist. Then attention was

 turned towards increasing the funding for the State Hospital to pay

competent  personnel, greater use of NCH for psychiatric patients,

 and more after care programs for patients.

  Dr. Louis Moore, President of the MHA1961-1962
lead the effort to secure a mental health center for Collier County.

 During this same  period The Kiwanis Club, in support of MHA, approved a project of 

acquiring land and a building for the clinic.  Polly Keller’s term as President,

the dream was finally realized when the clinic doors opened in October.

The present day Board and Staff of the MHASWFL appreciate the dedication

 of the founders and volunteers whose efforts have greatly improved the lives

of all in our community. The mission has not changed. The goals may have been

reprioritized and the language modernized but the intent remains the same.

Our Mission
To Advocate for Mental Wellness
through Education,
Prevention, and Support.