Living in healthy, supportive communities ensures access to good physical healthcare, such as application assistance for Medicaid, CHIP and the Harris Health Gold Card and immunization clinics. MAM’s mental health counselors provide free mental healthcare; and medical, optical and prescription assistance is provided with local partners. Engaging clients in the process, providing the support of volunteers and donors and offering the resale store as an opportunity to connect with others and shop on a limited budget contributes to a sense of belonging for everyone.