Board Approves Guiding Documents
January 25, 2010

At their January meeting the PCPA Board of Directors approved a revised mission statement, as well as new vision and value statement to guide the strategic action of the association.  A work group consisting of Mathew Elavumkal, Peggy Van Schaick, Karen Graff, Jerry Skillings, Julie Weaver, Denise Macerelli, and George Kimes worked  for seven months to develop the documents.  The approved statements are as follows:

MISSION
Through advocacy, education, and support, the Pennsylvania Community Providers Association (PCPA) represents its members and promotes excellence in the provision of community health and human services. PCPA advances member commitment to improving the quality of life and community well-being for all Pennsylvanians, especially those who are at risk of or face the challenges of mental illnesses, substance use disorders, addictions, intellectual, and/or developmental disabilities.

VISION
As the influential voice of Pennsylvania’s community providers, PCPA envisions a viable, sustainable, and inclusive system of care built upon best practice and designed to meet the needs and goals of those we support and serve.

VALUES
Our core values drive association priorities.  PCPA will be:
A standard-bearer for quality, individualized service – endorsing the provision of outcomes-focused services measured by the positive changes in people’s lives and by evidence of customized services that address the individual’s strengths, preferences, and life goals.
A leader for shared values and concerns – cultivating mutually accountable partnerships marked by integrity and transparency among and between providers, consumer and family organizations,  community health and human service organizations, advocacy groups, and government and regulatory agencies.
An effective advocate – advancing provider influence and impact on budget and regulatory decision-making at the local, state, and federal levels of government to improve care for people in need.
A catalyst for innovation – promoting best practices for new and evolving therapeutic interventions, care delivery models, credentialing requirements, and reimbursement methodologies.
A resource for multi-cultural competency – broadening membership and furthering service delivery that is tailored to meet the economic, cultural, racial, spiritual, gender, sexual orientation, and geographic background of each person served to promote diversity and reduce disparities.

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