Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 07/1979
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 95-3371166
Organization Overview
Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1979. As of 12/2021, Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES IS TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES AND EMPOWER THEM TO ASSERT THOSE RIGHTS IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THEIR AUTONOMY, ACHIEVE EQUITY, AND SECURE THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MEDICAL-LEGAL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP: MHAS IS A KEY PARTNER IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S MEDICAL-LEGAL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP ("MLCP"), A MULTI-ORGANIZATION COLLABORATIVE ADMINISTERED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES (DHS) TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OUTCOMES OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS BY ADDRESSING LEGAL PROBLEMS, INCLUDING MATTERS RELATED TO HOUSING, EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT BENEFITS AND CONSUMER FINANCE ISSUES. THROUGH THE MLCP, MHAS AND OTHER LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO CLIENTS REFERRED BY DHS MEDICAL FACILITIES TO ENSURE THAT THESE INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO ACHIEVE BETTER HEALTH OUTCOMES AND OVERALL WELLBEING. IN 2021, MHAS PROVIDED LEGAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO 638 CLIENTS THROUGH THIS PROJECT.
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROJECT: IN 2020, MHAS LAUNCHED A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LEGAL PARTNERSHIP IN WHICH LEGAL SERVICES INTERVENTION SPECIFICALLY TARGETING LOW-INCOME TENANTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS IS HOLISTICALLY INTEGRATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THREE OF THE LARGEST MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDERS IN LOS ANGELES. CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH EVICTION DEFENSE AND OTHER TENANT DEFENSE ASSISTANCE IN LANDLORD-TENANT RENTAL DISPUTES, INCLUDING PRE-EVICTION AND EVICTION LEGAL SERVICES, COUNSELING, ADVICE AND CONSULTATION, MEDIATION, TRAINING, RENTER EDUCATION AND REPRESENTATION, AND LEGAL SERVICES TO IMPROVE HABITABILITY AND TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF ELIGIBLE INCOME OR BENEFITS TO IMPROVE HOUSING STABILITY. HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION LEGAL SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO CLIENTS REFERRED FROM OTHER MHAS PROJECTS. ACTIVITIES IN 2021 INCLUDED LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO 75 INDIVIDUALS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDERS, AND NINE TRAINING SESSIONS ATTENDED BY 259 STAFF MEMBERS OF MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS.
CONSUMER ADVOCACY PROJECT: CONSUMER LAW AND CREDIT REPARATION IS A COMMON AREA OF SERVICE ACROSS MHAS' PROGRAMS SERVING LOW-INCOME CLIENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES. CREDIT REPORTING ERRORS, WHEN REPORTED BY CREDIT BUREAUS OR TENANT SCREENING SERVICES, CAN PREVENT CLIENTS FROM OBTAINING WORK OR SECURING HOUSING. MHAS PARTNERS WITH OUR CLIENTS TO END OR REDUCE DEBT COLLECTION, ENFORCE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION LAWS, RESOLVE CREDIT REPORTING ERRORS, PREVENT NEGATIVE CONSUMER REPORTING, AND RESOLVE FINANCIAL DISPUTES WITH LANDLORDS, BUSINESSES AND PUBLIC AGENCIES. MHAS ALSO HELPS CLIENTS COMBAT FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION BY UNSCRUPULOUS INDIVIDUALS AND CORPORATIONS AND ENFORCES MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMER RIGHTS. FINALLY, MHAS CONDUCTS A BROAD RANGE OF KNOW-YOUR-RIGHTS TRAININGS ON SPECIFIC FINANCIAL TOPICS INCLUDING HOW TO MONITOR YOUR CREDIT, HOW TO ESTABLISH CREDIT WHEN YOU HAVE NO CREDIT HISTORY OR A POOR CREDIT HISTORY, HOW TO IDENTIFY CREDIT REPAIR SCAMS, AND HOW TO RESPOND TO DEBT COLLECTORS. THE PROJECT'S ACTIVITIES IN 2021 INCLUDED LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO 64 CLIENTS AND SEVEN COMMUNITY LEGAL TRAININGS ON CONSUMER FINANCE AND CONSUMER EMPOWERMENT.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES IN 2021 INCLUDED: (1) ADDRESSING BARRIERS TO REENTRY - MHAS IS A PARTNER WITH THE ORGANIZATION PAINTED BRAIN IN "PROJECT NEW START," A COMPREHENSIVE JOB PLACEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH, AND LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM THAT COMBATS EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND ARE EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. MHAS HELPS CLIENTS OVERCOME BARRIERS TO REENTRY BY PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES AND ADVOCACY IN THE AREAS OF EXPUNGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEBT. (2) FAIR HOUSING - MHAS FIGHTS HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES THROUGH LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND FAIR HOUSING TRAINING. IN ADDITION TO CONDUCTING 24 FAIR HOUSING WORKSHOPS IN 2021, THE PROJECT DISTRIBUTED "FAIR HOUSING TIP OF THE MONTH" EMAIL MESSAGES IN IN ENGLISH, KOREAN, AND SPANISH TO OVER 4,000 PEOPLE. (3) GOVERNMENT BENEFITS ADVOCACY - MHAS PROVIDES GOVERNMENT BENEFITS ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING PROVIDING ADVICE ABOUT THE SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) APPLICATION PROCESS, AS WELL AS PREVENTING CLIENTS FROM LOSING THEIR SSI BENEFITS BY ASSISTING THEM WITH POST-ELIGIBILITY ISSUES SUCH AS BENEFIT TERMINATIONS, OVERPAYMENTS AND DISABILITY REVIEWS. (4) MATERNAL MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP - MHAS HOSTS AN EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS FELLOWSHIP PROJECT THAT OPERATES A MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME MOTHERS WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES DURING AND AFTER THEIR PREGNANCY. IN THIS COLLABORATION, MHAS EMPOWERS WOMEN THROUGH DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES, KNOW-YOUR-RIGHTS TRAININGS, AND POLICY ADVOCACY TO FOSTER HEALTH, HOUSING, INCOME, AND FAMILY STABILITY. (5) SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY - MHAS CONDUCTS COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PARENT TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP LOW-INCOME FAMILIES OBTAIN SPECIAL EDUCATION AND OTHER SERVICES THEIR CHILDREN NEED TO ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS. (6) TRANSITION AGE YOUTH (TAY) MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP - IN 2021 MHAS BEGAN HOSTING A SKADDEN FELLOWSHIP PROJECT TO ESTABLISH A MEDICAL-LEGAL PARTNERSHIP WITH DANIEL'S PLACE IN SANTA MONICA. DANIEL'S PLACE PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH CARE, HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND OTHER SERVICES TO TRANSITION AGE YOUTH WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES WHO ARE CHRONICALLY UNHOUSED, AND MHAS PROVIDES DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES INVOLVING HOUSING, TRAFFIC AND PARKING TICKETS, PUBLIC BENEFITS, EXPUNGEMENTS, AND OTHER ISSUES TO PROMOTE A HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD. (7) OTHER LEGAL SERVICES INCLUDING DIRECT ASSISTANCE REGARDING LEGAL ISSUES AFFECTING LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES; TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ATTORNEYS, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, CONSUMER AND FAMILY MEMBER GROUPS, AND OTHER ADVOCATES; IMPACT LITIGATION; AND POLICY ADVOCACY AIMED AT PROTECTING AND ADVANCING THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jenny Farrell Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $106,260 |
Renee Cook Director Of Administration And Finance | Officer | 40 | $93,277 |
Lauren Cruz Director, Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jill Kennedy Director, Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Edward Casey Director, Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrew Spitser Director, President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $932 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $157,255 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,097,682 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $582,256 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,152 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,838,125 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $19,542 |
| Investment income | $14 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,045 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,848,698 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $233,726 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,811 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $942,259 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $117,983 |
| Payroll taxes | $92,647 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $6,600 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,047 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $30,765 |
| Information technology | $21,945 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $90,242 |
| Travel | $591 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $441 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $559 |
| Insurance | $18,315 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,591,932 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $282,956 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $144,668 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $207,220 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $347,309 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $21,400 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,242 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,010,795 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $81,955 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $81,955 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $866,381 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $62,459 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,010,795 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc has recieved totaling $164,350.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $56,695 |
Skadden Foundation White Plains, NY PURPOSE: PAYMENT FOR FELLOWS | $32,514 |
Munger Tolles & Olson Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
The Crail-Johnson Foundation San Pedro, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT TO SUPPORT DIRECT LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND TRAINING TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES | $15,000 |
The Play Equity Fund Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Margaret M Bloomfield Family Foundation Manhattan Beach, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Alameda County Network Of Mental Health Clients Berkeley, CA | $588,391 | $1,850,342 |
Mental Health Advocacy Services Inc Los Angeles, CA | $1,010,795 | $1,848,698 |
Institute For Better Health Inc Santa Rosa, CA | $551,473 | $239,955 |
Oregon Psychological Association Portland, OR | $186,026 | $244,684 |
Arizona Association Of School Psychologists Chandler, AZ | $188,832 | $0 |
Newport Center Psychoanalytic Studies Orange, CA | $276,843 | $308,447 |