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How It All Started: Our Origin Story

INclude’s Mental Health GPS is an extension of the Mental Health Initiative (MHI), a groundbreaking program launched by Judith Klein in 1995 under the auspices of the globally recognized Open Society Foundations.  MHI operated in 27 countries engaging in a combination of grant making, advocacy and technical assistance. It was the first program of its kind, a human-rights based initiative with a long-term strategy to push for sustainable reform in mental health by working directly with civil society and governments.  The Mental Health GPS builds on INclude’s decades of experience in identifying and disseminating good practice in mental health.

We are a group of people passionate about improving access to quality mental health services for everyone. In this project, we help people directly, and immediately, by providing the one thing they need most: a knowledgeable human guide, with a database of vetted services at hand. The project is built on open source technology to help people navigate the system and track outcomes, short and long-term.

Human rights and equity values drive our 25 years of experience in innovation. We believe that the field's status quo must be challenged and needs to move from a 'chronic disease' to a 'recovery' orientation.
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The voice and experience of people with mental health and substance use challenges informs all of our work. We value learning and believe in sharing the stories of our learnings across communities and countries. Each experience builds upon another to strengthen the whole. We fuel innovation—with ongoing, rigorous assessment and adjustments to our strategy to pursue inclusive experiences that benefit all. 


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Our Leadership

INclude is led by Executive Director Judith Klein, J.D., founder and former director of OSF’s MHI. Prior to working at OSF, Klein litigated on behalf of people with intellectual and/or psychosocial disabilities in Florida and Michigan. INclude’s  board is chaired by Patti Scott, Chief Executive Officer of Neighbours Inc. and Neighbours International. Other founding board members are: Sophie Delaunay, former Executive Director of Doctors Without Borders USA; John Trainor, MSW, Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto; and Elyn Saks, Orrin B. Evans Distinguished Professor of Law at the USC Gould School of Law.
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Disclaimer: ​The Mental Health GPS Navigators provide support, advice, advocate, recommend, facilitate and empower decision making. We do not treat mental health challenges or addiction. We are not licensed mental health professionals, but we may refer you to clinically-licensed providers or consultants if their area of expertise is aligned with your wellness needs and goals.  Any consultation we provide is for educational, informational and motivational purposes only and does not replace professional advice you may need for yourself or for your family member. 
If you are in immediate danger or crisis, please hang up and call 988.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 9-8-8. It is available to anyone in crisis. The lifeline supports people who call for themselves or someone they care about.

INclude – The Mental Health Initiative, Inc. ​is registered as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation in the U.S. state of Delaware. EIN# 83-2285585. 
The Organizations is Located in Asheville, NC
Our mailing address is: 1302 Patton Ave #6568, Asheville, NC 28806
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INclude – The Mental Health Initiative, Inc
  • Our GPS Service
    • Why The GPS?
    • How it Works
    • Measuring Success
  • Donate Now
  • About Us
    • What We Do
    • Mission and Vision
    • Our Promise
    • History
    • Our Team
    • Board Members
    • Our Partners
  • Request a Call Back
  • Contact
  • Blog