Our Founder 

George Brooks (born February 21, 1978) is the founder and CEO of Metta Association, a non-profit organization that advocates for the mentally ill and works toward the well-being and recovery of those impacted by mental illness. Having been affected by mental illness has given him the insight and the drive to focus on his passion for helping others. As a result, he strives to combat the stigma that is often associated with mental illness through education and spreading awareness.

Our Mission  

To advance human rights and diminish stigma via service, advocacy, education, and enlightenment thereby improving the community and individuals affected and impacted by mental illness.

Our Vision  

Metta Association visualizes a community where persons impacted by mental illness have access to the services and resources necessary for their overall health, recovery, and quality of life.

Our Philosophy

We believe that you have to "open the door before you can open your arms." The betterment of individuals impacted by mental illness is attained through operating daily by these core values.

Our Core Values

• Empowerment - Our clients have the right to participate and help guide their treatment and progress along their mental health journey.
• Inclusion - Our clients have the right to respect, compassion, and excellent care regardless of their age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, economic status, or medical and/or mental health history. 
• Compassion - Our clients deserve kindness. Mental health impacts us all by virtue that we are ALL living this human experience. 
• Access - Our clients have the right to accessible and reliable mental healthcare resources.  Our guiding philosophy states " . . . .  open the door before you . . . open your arms." We at Metta Association concede this doctrine as mandated.
• Building Commitment - It is our responsibility to the clients, their peers and relatives, and the communities we serve to endow our time, resources, and talents to the greater purpose of a mentally sound society.
• Equality - Our clients deserve to be treated fairly. Human rights are our mission, our goal, and our 'bottom line.'