PA Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Health & Medicine
- Seniors
Location
525 South 29th StreetHarrisburg, PA 17109 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the PA Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition is to promote wellness, enjoyment and engagement in life, including care, services and community support, that respect the behavioral health needs and values of older Pennsylvanians and their caregivers.
Description
The PA Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition (PBHAC) was formed in 1999 as a statewide coalition of individuals and organizations concerned about the unmet mental health and substance abuse needs of older adults across the Commonwealth. As a coalition, regional groups representing Northeast, Northwest, Centr a l, Southeast and Southwest Pennsylvania work together at local and statewide levels in order to collaboratively address the mental health/substance abuse needs of older adults.