Our Mission

To strengthen resilience and recovery in our communities with mental health and substance use education, prevention, advocacy and supportive services.

Our Vision

We envision a just, humane and healthy community in which all people are accorded respect, dignity and the opportunity to enhance their mental health and develop to their full potential, free from stigma and prejudice.
"Cast from shackles which bound them, this bell shall ring out hope for the mentally ill and victory over mental illness."

This powerful inscription appears on the original MHA bell forged over 50 years ago from the iron chains and shackles that bound people in mental asylums. It serves as a reminder of our past and the progress made; it is a powerful symbol of victory over mental illness.

Since 1964, Mental Health America of Southwestern PA has worked to fight the stigma associated with mental illness through outreach and educational efforts. MHA provides educational programs that help individuals learn about mental wellness as well as explain the challenges of depression, bipolar disorder and other types of mental illness. 

Mental Health America of Southwestern PA is an affiliate of Mental Health America.

Staff Listing

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Chief Executive Officer
Laurie Barnett Levine, MSW, LSW  (x121)

Chief Operations Officer, HR & IT
Ronald J. Weaver, M.Ed.  (x110)

Program Director
Nina D.Antonio (x123)

Quality Management Director
Beth Crofutt, MA (x118)

Director of Marketing & Development
April Straughters (x128)

Armstrong/Indiana Behavioral Health Ombudsman/Advocate Westmoreland C/FST
Rod Agras, CRS (x117)

Community Behavioral Health Advocate
Erin Steban (x125)

External Advocates at Torrance State Hospital
Mary Valenzano (724) 459-4598

Consumer/Family Satisfaction Team                          Beth Crofutt, MA (Coordinator) (x118)
Rod Agras, CRS (x117)
Alexandria Dean (x134)                                               Janice Heming (x112)
Rita McWilliams (x130)
Vanessa Torba (x131)                                           

 Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q)
Janice Heming (Coordinator) (x112)                         Louisa Dieck
Rita McWilliams
Crystal Stryker
Blaise Venturini                                                            Monica Tietsworth 

Outreach Coordinator
Heather McLean (x126)

Ray of Hope Coordinator
Lisa Goldberg (x122)

Representative Payee Specialist
Christine Fiano (x132)

Representative Payee Program
Jessica Crosby (x129)
Jennifer Fernell (x114)
Rebecca Nicholson  (x113)

Step Up Drop-In Center
Martina Kaufman (Coordinator) (724) 537-6120
Avaylynn Zimmerman  (Program Assistant) (724) 537-6120

Office Assistant
Stephanie Sopko (x119)

Board of Directors

Board Officers
Scott Harshman - President
Edna McCutcheon, MSW - Vice President
Justin Trumbetta, CPA - Treasurer
Donald Goughler, MSW - Secretary
Adam Quatrini, Esq. - Immediate Past President

Board Members:
Melinda Charley
Deborah Duch
Carolyn A. Gebadlo
Judge Anthony G. Marsili
Judge Scott Mears 
Jennifer Miele
Kim Sonafelt, MS, LPC
Beverly Stonick
Dr. Ken Thompson                                                          Andy Vaill

 

Donate to MHA of Southwestern PA

Your Generosity and Support can help improve the lives of those impacted by mental illness. We hope that you can help. Members will be recognized in our Innovations program booklet. Membership year is January 1 to December 31; donations made now will be credited towards the 2022 calendar year.