Chapters & Community
Your local chapter is where membership comes to life.
Connect with healthcare professionals in your region through local events, mentorship, leadership opportunities, advocacy briefings, and practical peer support.
Regional chapters · Local events · Mentorship · Volunteer leadership
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Find the chapter closest to you.
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Northern California
Chapters serving Sacramento, Chico, Redding, Davis, and surrounding areas with monthly events and strong advocacy participation.
View Chapter →Central Valley
Covering Fresno, Bakersfield, Stockton, Modesto, and rural communities with a focus on workforce and access issues.
View Chapter →Southern California
The largest regional network, connecting professionals across Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, and surrounding areas.
View Chapter →Inland Empire & Desert
Serving Riverside, San Bernardino, Palm Springs, and desert communities with a focus on rural access and new professional support.
View Chapter →Bay Area
Connecting professionals across San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and the broader Bay Area with robust CE programming and leadership development.
View Chapter →Coastal Region
Chapters along the central coast serving Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, and Santa Cruz communities.
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Why Chapters Matter
A statewide association feels stronger when it is local.
Meet peers who understand your work
Chapter events connect you with professionals in your area who face the same clinical, administrative, and career challenges.
Learn from local clinical and policy updates
Chapters host CE dinners, policy briefings, and practice-focused events tailored to regional needs.
Find mentors and leadership opportunities
Local peer circles, mentorship pairings, and chapter leadership roles build your professional network and resume.
Bring statewide advocacy into your community
Chapters coordinate local advocacy briefings, legislative outreach, and district-level engagement with elected officials.
Local Events
Upcoming chapter events
Policy Briefing Breakfast
Northern California
Legislative update and advocacy preparation over coffee with Northern California chapter members.
New Professional Meetup
Central Valley
Casual networking for new graduates and early-career professionals in the Fresno area.
CE Dinner: Telehealth Documentation
Bay Area
1.0 CE credit dinner event covering telehealth documentation best practices.
Advocacy Roundtable
Inland Empire & Desert
Discussion of local access issues and preparation for upcoming legislative outreach.
Student Mentorship Night
Southern California
Structured mentorship conversations pairing students with practicing professionals.
Leadership Coffee
Coastal Region
Informal leadership development and chapter planning conversation for current and aspiring leaders.
Volunteer Leadership
Lead locally. Shape the profession statewide.
Chapter leadership is the backbone of the MHPA community. Volunteer roles offer professional development, network expansion, and direct influence on how the association serves members.
Chapter Chair
Lead chapter strategy, coordinate events, and serve as the primary liaison to MHPA statewide leadership.
5–8 hours/monthEducation Coordinator
Plan and organize local CE events, webinar watch parties, and educational programming for chapter members.
3–5 hours/monthAdvocacy Liaison
Coordinate local advocacy briefings, connect chapter members to statewide campaigns, and support district outreach.
3–5 hours/monthStudent/New Professional Rep
Welcome students and new graduates, organize mentorship events, and connect early-career professionals to chapter resources.
2–4 hours/monthMentorship & Community
Find the people who help you grow.
MHPA chapters support mentorship through structured pairings, informal peer circles, and career-stage community groups — all designed to help you learn from professionals who have walked the path before you.
Explore MentorshipFind a mentor
Connect with an experienced professional in your specialty or career area through the MHPA mentorship network.
Become a mentor
Share your experience with the next generation. Mentors report stronger professional satisfaction and expanded networks.
Join a peer circle
Small-group professional support sessions organized by chapter, career stage, or specialty interest.
Chapter Resources
Tools for members and chapter leaders.
Chapter Meeting Planning Template
Agenda templates, logistics checklists, and speaker coordination guides for chapter events.
Local Advocacy Toolkit
District outreach guides, legislator meeting prep, and grassroots organizing resources.
Mentorship Conversation Guide
Structured conversation frameworks for mentors and mentees at different career stages.
Event Promotion Checklist
Step-by-step checklist for promoting chapter events through email, social media, and word of mouth.
Chapter Leader Onboarding Guide
Everything new chapter leaders need to know about operations, events, budgets, and MHPA support.
New Member Welcome Script
Sample welcome messages and onboarding resources for new chapter members.
Community
What local connection makes possible.
Want to help build your local professional community?
Chapter volunteers host events, welcome new members, support advocacy, and create the local relationships that make statewide membership valuable.
Do I need to be a member to attend chapter events?
Most chapter events are open to both members and non-members. Some events — such as CE dinners and mentorship pairings — may be member-only or offer member pricing.
How do I find my chapter?
Use the chapter finder above to search by region, city, or interest area. Each chapter page includes meeting details, upcoming events, and contact information for local leaders.
Can students join chapter activities?
Absolutely. Student members are welcome at all chapter events and can apply for the Student/New Professional Representative volunteer role.
How often do chapters meet?
Most chapters meet monthly. Some larger chapters in urban areas meet biweekly. Meeting frequency and format are listed on each chapter detail page.
Can I volunteer with my chapter?
Yes. Chapters are always looking for volunteers — from event planning to advocacy liaison to mentorship coordination. Contact your local chapter leaders to learn about openings.
Are chapter events eligible for CE?
Many chapter events offer CE credit, including CE dinners, clinical workshops, and practice-focused presentations. CE eligibility is noted on each event listing.
What if my area does not have an active chapter?
Contact MHPA chapter support. The association provides tools and guidance for members interested in starting or reactivating a local chapter.
How do chapters connect to statewide advocacy?
Each chapter has an advocacy liaison who coordinates with the MHPA advocacy team. Chapters host local policy briefings, district outreach, and legislative meeting preparation.
Find your local network inside MHPA.
Join the association and connect with the chapter, mentors, events, and professional relationships closest to you.