Mental Health Association of Montgomery County MD Inc

“The form 990 is prepared by the outside auditors and reviewed by the ceo, coo and the board for accuracy prior to filing.”

“A written conflict of interest policy within the hr policies manual provided to all employees is in force. Under the policy, written permission from either the ceo, or the board of directors is required before an employee does business with a relative on behalf of everymind. Further, the policy provides that the ceo may take all necessary and appropriate steps to resolve conflicts of interest dealing with employment. As such, conflicts of interest are regularly monitored and enforced by the ceo and the board of directors via controls and checks that are in place in everymind.”

“The ceo's salary is determined by the executive committee. The hr director gathers market data for this position at similar nonprofits in the region, provides this information to the executive committee, and the executive committee determines the salary of the ceo based on the research of the hr director.”

“All employees (which includes the ceo) have their compensation reviewed annually. Their salaries are adjusted based on this review, when taking into account the financial strength of the organization and the overall salary pool. The ceo's performance is reviewed by the executive committee.”

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available on its website. Its conflict of interest policy and other relevant hr policies are made available at 1000 twinbrook parkway, rockville, md 20851.”

“Everymind strengthens communities and empowers individuals to reach optimal mental wellness by providing services that address a full spectrum of community needs. A trusted mental health resource in the national capital region since 1957, everymind provides programs and services that offer hope and healing to children, youth, adults, veterans, and families. Everymind positively impacts our neighbors every day though school-based mental health and social services, life-saving crisis prevention and intervention work, vital service coordination for veterans, and community education and advocacy. Many of our counseling, case management, and education services are available in a variety of languages including english, spanish, and french.”

“Youth & family services case management, counseling, and linkages to learning children, youth, and family programs provide services for children and families by offering counseling, case management, positive youth development, after school programming for children and parents/caregivers, and educational activities. The services are provided at various sites including numerous montgomery county public schools, community-based locations, and in client homes. Therapeutic services provide much needed mental health support for individuals and families without insurance and those insured with medicaid, many of whom have experienced significant trauma both in the united states and in their countries of origin. Services are provided under the guidance of experienced mental health professionals to a variety of populations including immigrants, parents of children, and youth. Volunteers and interns provide additional support in many of the service components.”

“Adult & community services - case management, crisis prevention & intervention, friendly visitor, and representative payee these programs strengthen the by offering a variety of services which address vital needs and promote long-term wellness. Services are provided to low-income individuals unable to manage their federal benefits due to mental illness or disability, homeless or formerly homeless individuals, homebound and isolated older adults, and members of our community in need of supportive listening, information and resources, and crisis intervention to include suicide prevention through phone, text and chat services. Many of these services are provided by volunteers and interns who provide friendship and assistance managing finances. In addition, professional staff assess and assist individuals with accessing benefits and housing. Everymind professional staff works in cooperation with volunteers and interns to provide residents of montgomery county and throughout the central maryland and national capital regions with supportive listening, information and resources, and crisis intervention via phone, text, and chat services. Staff and volunteers provide assistance twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week, including problem-solving, suicide screenings, and mental health crisis support as needed.”

“Education & advocacy services - education & community outreach, continuing education seminars, government affairs, mental health first aid (mhfa)emphasis is placed on educating the community about the importance of mental health and wellness through seminars, workshops, trainings, and mhfa. These services are available throughout the mid-atlantic. Everymind staff develops educational trainings and modules which focus on children and youth, parents, school staff, service providers, veterans, and the entire community, which increase knowledge on mental health and wellness, provide information and resources, and help reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.”