About the NHS Foundation

The NHS Foundation was established by NHS Human Services, Inc. (NHS) as a separate, non-profit 501(c)3 organization.  The NHS Foundation is a public foundation, and is able to accept tax-deductible gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations.  These gifts may be in the form of in-kind contributions, grants, planned gifts, appreciated securities.

The mission of the NHS Foundation is to secure the many NHS programs that make a difference in the lives of individuals and families daily and to support NHS' vision of innovation by funding the development and future endeavors of its behavioral health and mental retardation programs.

While government funding for human service programs dwindle, the scope and needs of NHS clients continues to grow.  NHS, without hesitation, provides services to some of the most challenging and vulnerable individuals today.  Where cuts in program, staffing and care are accepted as inevitable by some organizations, the NHS Foundation has been established to gain greater control over NHS' ability to serve its consumers, while maintaining and, indeed, growing critical programs.

The NHS service system provides a full range of mental health, substance abuse, mental retardation, juvenile justice and elder care services and has the reputation of serving many of the most challenging individuals who rely on the public system for treatment and support. "One Individual At A Time" is the approach used for each consumer served.  Families are encouraged to be active participants in their relative's treatment plan.  NHS operates at over 400 program sites throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio and Virginia.