Montgomery County Association for eXcellence in Service

Statement of Purpose

To create a cooperative organization among the community service providers for people with mental health, mental retardation, and drug and alcohol involvement and their families in order to ensure continuing improvement of supports and to promote a needs based allocation of resources.

To create a unified purpose for providers through the sharing of ideas, expertise, and philosophy while respecting the unique culture of each agency.

To develop collaborative and proactive relationships with the county MH/MR/D&A officials in order to maintain a forum to facilitate provider input on any decisions, policies, and procedures from county officials which concern services to those we support.

To provide education and information to elected officials, including federal, state and county government agencies and associates in the furtherance of the best interests of service providers and the individuals they support.

To promote acceptance of people with mental retardation, mental illness, and drug and alcohol involvement into full participation in their communities.