2024 Impact Report

Hope on the Horizon: Partnering for Transformation

A Note From Leadership

Dear Friends of Mental Health Partnerships,

If we had to sum up the past year in a single word it would be COLLABORATION. We are stronger when we work together - it’s a mantra that’s true for the people we serve, and it’s also true for our organization. 

Our Impact Report will demonstrate the many ways we collaborated to advance our mission throughout 2024. 

  • We formed partnerships with community organizations like Broad Street Love to make more comprehensive services and warm referral sources available for participants.
  • We established an Advocacy Committee to identify challenges in accessing quality mental health care and mobilize collective action.
  • We expanded our programs to new sites, served significantly more clients, and began renovating our residential facility. 

As we approach our 75th anniversary, we stay true to our roots as an advocacy organization amplifying the voice of people with mental health challenges. We know who we are, strive to carry out our work with excellence, and remain open to continue to learn and grow as we steadfastly champion the needs of those we serve.

We could not do this critical work without our cherished supporters, so thank you for partnering with us and ensuring that those in recovery are never alone on their journey. Because of you, they have the advocacy, expertise, and caring, person-centered support of Mental Health Partnerships’ dedicated peer-driven community of caring providers.

Jeannine L. Lisitski, Ph.D.

President and Chief Executive Officer

Irene M. Hurford, M.D.

Board Chair

Our Mission

Mental Health Partnerships collaboratively builds hope and promotes the well-being of people in recovery through innovative peer-centered advocacy, learning and services.

Our Impact

We touched the lives of 9,667 participants in Fiscal Year 2024 through a comprehensive system of care that fosters resilience, promotes recovery, facilitates career pathways for people with lived experience, and builds lasting hope. Every number tells a story of transformation—a participant who was met where they were, given the tools they needed to heal, and empowered to move forward. Together, these numbers reflect the collective power of MHP’s holistic approach to community-based mental health support.

How We Make Hope Tangible

Impact by the Numbers

From mobile outreach to peer-led education, every number in this report reflects a moment of real connection—a life touched, a step forward, a door opened. These are more than data points—they’re milestones on the journey toward mental wellness, stability, and community belonging.

Outreach

Reaching Participants Where They Are

Our mobile teams and outreach staff meet people exactly where they are—bringing compassionate care and connection to streets, shelters, and communities across the region.

441

Mobile Peer Teams

441 participants found immediate, compassionate support through our Mobile Peer Teams, which met them in moments of crisis and helped them begin their recovery journeys.

3,182

Outreach Efforts

Through proactive outreach, we connected with 3,182 participants, transforming isolation into opportunities for engagement, connection, and access to further services

Safe Spaces

Creating Safe Spaces for Growth

From community centers to residential programs, we offer supportive environments where participants can heal, learn, and rebuild with dignity and belonging.

734

Recovery Learning Centers

734 participants reclaimed their lives through our Recovery Learning Centers, which provided community connection, resources, and tools to support recovery, personal growth and healing.

26

Community Residential Services

26 participants found stability and hope at Homeward Bound, our community rehabilitation residential facility, where they could focus on rebuilding their lives in a safe and supportive environment.

Stability

Building Foundations for Stability

We walk alongside individuals navigating complex systems—providing essential support that fosters independence, security, and long-term recovery.

412

Case Management

412 participants received tailored guidance through Case Management, helping them navigate complex systems and access essential resources.

554

Representative Payee Financial Services

554 participants achieved financial stability through our bill-paying, fund distribution, budgeting and money management services, empowering clients to concentrate on their recovery journeys and long-term goals.

Leadership

Empowering Participants to Lead Change

Through fellowships, training, and public testimony, we amplify lived experience as a force for advocacy, policy change, and peer-led innovation.

20

Advocacy Fellowship

20 participants turned their lived experiences into action, becoming advocates for systemic change through our new Advocacy Fellowship.

128

Individual Coalition Action Network (ICAN) Trainings & Conferences

128 participants connected with peers and experts at ICAN Trainings & Conferences, igniting their passion for mental health advocacy.

86

Community Behavioral Health (CBH) Hearings

86 participants had their voices amplified at CBH hearings, where we supported them in expressing the challenges they’ve encountered and breaking down systemic barriers to equitable care.

Connection

Providing Immediate Support and Connection

Whether through a phone call or peer chatline, we ensure no one has to face a mental health crisis alone—offering empathy, guidance, and resources in real time.

987

Peer Support Chatline

987 participants found a lifeline through our Peer Support Chatline, turning moments of distress into opportunities for connection, understanding, and healing.

222

Advocacy Calls

222 participants were able to access the benefits and mental health and other resources they need to thrive, thanks to support from our telephone advocates.

Peer Power

Preparing the Next Wave of Mental Health Leaders

Our peer training and continuing education programs equip individuals with the tools to support others and strengthen the mental health workforce from within.

427

Certified Peer Specialist Graduates

427 participants graduated as Certified Peer Specialists, using their lived experiences to uplift others and bolster the mental health workforce.

679

Continuing Education Workshops

679 participants expanded their knowledge and skills through continuing education, enabling them to make an even greater impact in their communities.

Your Impact

See the Difference You Make

Every story of recovery is made possible by supporters like you. Watch how your generosity fuels connection, healing, and lasting change in the lives of those we serve.

2024 in Focus

See How We Grew Together

From expanding our reach in the community to training the next generation of peer leaders, 2024 was a year of momentum and mission-driven growth. The highlights below reflect how our programs evolved, partnerships deepened, and impact multiplied—always with the goal of providing compassionate, peer-led mental health support where it’s needed most.

I have to care for myself before I can start caring for other people. Coming here [MHP] is the best. I don't have to ask the staff if they care for me because I can see it. I can see it.

Shawn

Participant

MHP didn’t just help me find support—they helped me find myself again. The community here reminded me that I’m not alone in my recovery.

Kendra

Participant  

Over the past year, PeerNet Bucks County has had the privilege to serve a diverse population in many ways. With over 100 participants in the program throughout that time, the team at PeerNet has supported participants with challenges surrounding housing, benefits, socialization, and so much more. Hosting groups and trips throughout the week, along with individual support, has allowed multiple participants to reach their goals.

Emily Miller

Program Supervisor at MHP’s PeerNet certified peer specialist program in Bucks County

Stronger Together

Our Valued Partners

Partnership is more than part of our name—it’s at the heart of everything we do. From housing and healthcare to education and outreach, our community partners help us reach more people, meet more needs, and create more opportunities for recovery. We’re deeply grateful to each organization walking alongside us to build hope and transform lives.

Beacon of Hope

Broad Street Love

Caring Friends

Community Health and Dental

Covenant House

Gaudenzia

Intercultural Family Services

Merakey

The Net

Project Share

Salvation Army

Sayre Health

SELF, Inc.

Station House

Vanna Health

Worthwhile, Inc.

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Get Involved

Be Part of the Movement

Change happens when we show up—for each other, for our communities, and for a future where mental health support is accessible to all. Whether you're giving your time, raising your voice, or making a monthly gift, there’s a place for you at MHP. Explore meaningful ways to take action and be part of the healing.

Why We Believe in MHP

Voices from the Board

Our board members bring passion, purpose, and a deep commitment to mental health equity. In this video, hear why they choose to support Mental Health Partnerships—and how your involvement helps shape a more hopeful future for all.

Our Valued Supporters

Championing Mental Health Together

Behind every story of healing and recovery is a network of compassionate individuals, families, foundations, and corporate partners who make this work possible. Your generosity powers peer-led programs, crisis outreach, advocacy, and education across our region. Thank you for standing with us—and with those we serve.

My family and I have supported MHP for years as they stand on the front lines, helping economically disadvantaged people struggling with mental health issues. But we're more invested now than ever in MHP as they navigate the challenges created by new funding cuts.

Mark R. Nicoletti, Sr.

Supporter Spotlight

Why We Give: A Conversation with Mark R. Nicoletti, Sr.

Mark R. Nicoletti, Sr. and his family have been steadfast supporters of MHP for many years. We recently sat down with Mark to hear what drives his commitment to our mission—and why he believes now is the time to invest even more deeply in mental health support.

What motivates you to support MHP?

My family and I have supported MHP for years as they stand on the front lines, helping economically disadvantaged people struggling with mental health issues. But we're more invested now than ever in MHP as they navigate the challenges created by new threats to funding.

What impact do you hope your gift makes?

We hope our gift can be leveraged to challenge others to give, not just to close funding gaps, but to expand MHP's reach in the communities they serve.

What is special about MHP?

Operating in Philadelphia (the poorest major city in the country) compounds all behavioral health providers’ abilities to manage funding cuts. But MHP's strong leadership, dedicated team and proven record for execution, sets them apart and is why I choose to give to MHP.

Financial Transparency

Your Support, Responsibly Stewarded

At Mental Health Partnerships, transparency and accountability are core values. We’re proud to share a snapshot of our audited financials from Fiscal Year 2024, demonstrating our commitment to using every dollar wisely. Your investment fuels life-changing programs, direct services, and advocacy efforts that uplift thousands across our region.

2024 Revenue

Grants & ContractsContributionsProgram Service FeesConsulting & TrainingOther Income

Source

Revenue

Grants & Contracts

$10,107,358

Program Service Fees

$3,637,067

Consulting & Training

$593,789

Other Income

$165,209

Contributions

$113,048

Total Revenue

$14,616,471

2024 Expenses

ResidentialAdministrativeFundraisingMobile ServicesTraining & EducationAdvocacyFamily & Youth

Source

Expenses

Residential

$6,532,664

Community & Mobile Services

$3,511,729

Administrative

$2,620,062

Training & Education

$1,151,769

Advocacy

$474,876

Family & Youth

$277,510

Fundraising

$176,725

Total Expenses

$14,745,335

Be Part of What’s Next

Let’s Keep Building Hope - Together

Everything you’ve seen here is made possible by a community that believes recovery is possible and mental health is a human right. Whether you give, volunteer, share your story, or simply stay connected—your presence fuels the movement. Join us as we step into another year of healing, advocacy, and transformation.