The Advocacy Alliance has a proud history of service. Founded as a Mental Health Association in 1955, we have grown tremendously over the years, expanding our reach to 45 counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Connecticut. Our mission is to promote mental well-being, and support Recovery for adults who have a mental illness; Resiliency for children and adolescents who have emotional/behavioral disorders; Everyday Lives for individuals who have developmental disabilities; and Independence for older adults and individuals with physical disabilities, by providing advocacy and culturally competent services.