Noven Therapeutics Gives Back to the Mental Health Community
Noven Therapeutics' Give-Back Program supports mental health and wellness initiatives. By sponsoring nonprofit, grassroots organizations throughout the country, the Company provides increased awareness, education, and training opportunities nationwide for professionals, patients, and their families.
These are the first organizations to receive support from the Give-Back Program:
Mental Health America
Alexandria, VA
Mental Health America is the country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization, addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. With more than 300 affiliates nationwide, Mental Health America is committed to increasing public education, improving access to effective care, and promoting acceptance of people with mental disorders. Its 32-member Board of Directors includes nationally prominent consumer leaders, researchers, and advocates.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Florida
Tallahassee, FL
NAMI-Florida is the state's largest grassroots advocacy organization supporting people living with mental illness. NAMI-Florida conducts family and consumer peer education, and supports activities statewide through its main office in the state's capital city. The organization also has 34 affiliates throughout Florida that aid local programs in providing support to community members and public education.
Mental Health America
New York, NY
The AFSP is the largest suicide-prevention organization in the country, with chapters in 27 states and 10 more in formation. The AFSP has a 32-member expert Board of Directors and more than 500 volunteers contributing to its efforts to advance mental health at both the community and professional levels. On the community level, it supports research projects, public-awareness campaigns, and outreach and educational programs. On the professional level, it is involved in policy and advocacy efforts, as well as the development of consensus statements through expert panels.
