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Elisha Coffey

Elisha Coffey

Housing Advocate

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    VP of States Advocacy at Mental Health America

  • Education

    • Temple University

      2007 - 2010
      Master of Social Work (MSW) Advocacy and Policy

    • Temple University

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      Master's degree Social Work with a focus on Policy and Advocacy

  • Experience

    • Valley Youth House

      Apr 2009 - Dec 2011
      Housing Advocate

      In this role I supported young people who had been discharged from The Department of Human Services and the foster care system to navigate the homeless continuum of care in Philadelphia and obtain housing through a variety of transitional housing providers. I would assist youth in all the necessary leg work and documentation as they would move from homelessness, to shelter, to temporary then permanent housing. I advocated for individuals and for systems change while balancing documentation and providing emotional support to hundreds of youth every month. I conducted education seminars on maintaining an apartment, housing rights, and communicating effectively with landlords, represented Valley Youth House at the Continuum of Care meetings with the City of Philadelphia, and participated in the Point in Time Counts of homeless individuals. Show less

    • The Mental Health Association of Southeastern PA

      Jan 2012 - Aug 2013
      Housing Systems Advocacte

      In this position I focused on housing policy issues which effect people living with mental health conditions. I wrote testimony delivered at Philadelphia's City Hall speaking to the proposed ban on meal sharing in Philadelphia's public parks, co-chaired the City of Philadelphia's Youth Point in Time Count, presented at The Housing Alliance of PA's Homes Within Reach Conference, and planned and found grant funding for a one day symposium on youth homelessness at Temple University.

    • The Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania

      Aug 2013 - Jun 2019

      Creating a statewide network of groups and individuals in mental health recovery and helping them to stay informed on policy and legislation which would affect their lives. Supporting individuals in mental health recovery as they connect with their legislators, and assert their thoughts and opinions to policy makers. Representing the voice of the mental health recovery community with boards and state administrative planning groups. Coordinating scholarships for people in mental health recovery to attend educational opportunities and conferences. Creating and delivering training tailored to advocacy related issues. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/7919447277133906691 Show less

      • The Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania

        Jan 2012 - Jun 2019

      • Manager of Adult Advocacy

        Aug 2013 - Sept 2014

    • CASA Youth Advocates, Inc.

      Jun 2019 - now
      Advocacy Coalition Director

    • Mental Health America

      Oct 2023 - now
      Vice President of States Advocacy

  • Licenses & Certifications