Statement on Virginia Tech Tragedy

Our Mission

The mission of NAMBHA is to collectively promote the behavioral well-being and full potential of people of color and to eliminate disparities in behavioral health services and treatment through policy reform, culturally appropriate research and evaluation, systems change and transformation, acquisition and distribution of resources, and consumer involvement.

Purpose

NAMBHA is a non-profit organization representing four racial/ethnic behavioral health associations.  Its purpose is to bring organizations representing diverse people of color together as a single voice to increase the effectiveness of advocacy, ensure a positive impact on the use of resources, and to collectively share expertise on behavioral health issues that significantly affect people of color.

Contact Information

Mareasa R. Isaacs, Ph.D
Executive Director
Telephone : 202-429-5520
FAX : 202-429-9574
1875 I Street, NW, Suite 500 9,
Washington D.C. 20006
Electronic Mail General Information: misaacs5548@comcast.net
Webmaster: nambhaor@nambha.org

Goals

•  Eliminate racial/ethnic disparities in behavioral health

•  Promote greater use of behavioral health prevention & intervention programs by people of color

•  Improve accessibility to and availability of quality services and treatment

• Provide a forum to strengthen the voices of consumers in recovery; enhance the resiliency of families & youth of color