About Us
Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA) is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the mental health of mothers and childbearing people in the United States with a focus on national policy and health equity.
Our Vision
We envision a nation that provides universal and equitable education, prevention, screening, and treatment for mental health conditions during pregnancy and year following pregnancy.
Our Mission
We advocate for national policies that provide universal, equitable, comprehensive, and compassionate mental health care during pregnancy and the year following pregnancy.
Our Commitment to Racial Equity
We are committed to centering the identity, experiences, and self-identified needs of communities of color by including these communities in decision-making processes. We encourage thoughtful and thorough decision-making that does not allow for the disregard of systemic racism and bias.
Our Core Values
Commitment
We are unwavering in our commitment to improve maternal mental health care.
We recognize we do not have all the answers and are committed to learning from others.
Inclusion
We seek to include all thoughts, ideas, and perspectives.
We include all childbearing people in our work.
Integrity
We stand for what is right and just.
We vow to act with integrity and to do the right thing.
Respect
We strive to work cooperatively and collegially with everyone.
We respect the thoughts and opinions of others.
Transparency
We take pride in being transparent, sharing both successes and opportunities for improvement.
