In this section, you can learn more about NAMBHA as an organization and about our Affiliate Organizations, Board Members, and Staff.
Overall description of NAMBHA
NAMBHA is a non-profit organization, 501c3, established in 2003, made up of four ethnic-specific behavioral health associations. Its purpose is to bring organizations representing diverse groups 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 impact people of color.
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.
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
NAMBHA
3 Bethesda Metro Center
Bethesda, MD 20814
Office Phone: (301) 941-1834
Fax: (301) 657-9776