Benefits of Membership

Information-Sharing:

• A constant flow of essential information to Alliance members via emails and mailings.
• Quicker information that is more on target than other sources.
• An action alert network of several hundred people.
• Direct sharing with government officials and among members through Alliance-hosted meetings (about one per month).

Relationship-Building:

• Valuable relationships with the leadership of DBH/MRS in Philadelphia, program administration (ODP, OMHSAS, OMAP) in Harrisburg, and statewide associations like RCPA and PAR.
• Opportunities to participate in and lead the development of position statements and/or recommendations regarding a government plans and or policies.
• Significant input to DBH initiatives employing RFP's, RFA's, and RFI's.

Collaboration:

• Increased probability of being heard by government as a member of a recognized, respected and effective collective.
• Participation in events that promote and speak to the particular needs and interests of member groups.
• More effective internal communications and efficient program operations for agencies that are plugged into policy and program developments via the Alliance.