About Friends

OUR MISSION

Friends of the Alexandria Mental Health Center (AMHC) provides financial help and hope to Alexandrians receiving City services for mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities.

FRIENDS-AT-A-GLANCE

Not-for-profit organization founded in 1984

All volunteer: 99% of all donations go directly to Friends' mission

Who we serve: Low-income residents receiving care from the Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) for mental illness, developmental disability, and substance use disorders

What we provide: Financial assistance for basic life needs, such as housing, clothes, transportation, and emergency health and dental care.
Other support: Help with education; preparing for and maintaining employment; and participating more fully in community life