Our Mission

History of CMHA

Carroll County Mental Health Advocates (CMHA), a private non-profit organization founded in 2008, was created when a group of concerned citizens, including representatives from Probate Court, law enforcement, treatment providers, and other community agencies engaged in a conversations about the ever-growing mental health crisis that was happening in our county. It was determined from that meeting that there was a “missing link” in the mental health treatment plan: an Advocate who would work with the individual facing mental illness to provide information about the disease and the treatment, as well as connecting them with other available resources. 

Initially, CMHA acted as a volunteer board with no paid staff, In 2018, the organization established a Board of Directors and hired a part-time Director and Case Manager. CMHA received SAMHSA grant funds in 2020 to expand programs and staff and in 2021 received DOJ grant funds to expand the Carroll County Crisis Response Team. The Recovery Spot of West Georgia opened in 2022 and in 2023, a second Crisis Response Team will be launched!

Today this dynamic organization provides critical services and resources needed in Carroll County. We are committed to providing support services, resources, and education to those impacted by mental illness and addiction in our community.