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As the charitable foundation of the American Psychiatric Association, we• Raise awareness and overcome barriers• Invest in the future leaders of psychiatry• Support research and training to improve mental health care• Lead partnerships to address public challenges in mental health

Founded in 2016, the Hope4Ray Scholarship Foundation aspires to provide financial scholarships to senior high school young women pursuing a degree in mental health. To be eligible, the young women must have parents who served or are serving honorably in the United States Army Reserve.

The Foundation is dedicated to advocating for issues of North Carolina’s mental health and our citizens’ access to mental health care through providing public education about mental health issues, helping the public in need through our disaster response network, and helping the helpers continue to provide highly effective care for our citizens.

Harnessing science, love and the wisdom of lived experience, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by substance use and mental health conditions. As the nation's foremost nonprofit provider of comprehensive behavioral health care, Hazelden Betty Ford leads the way in helping society rise above stigma and overcome addiction.

The mission of the International OCD Foundation is to help those affected by obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders to live full and productive lives. Our aim is to increase access to effective treatment through research and training, foster a hopeful and supportive community for those affected by OCD and the professionals who treat them, and fight stigma surrounding mental health issues. The Foundation aims to improve outcomes for individuals with OCD and related disorders by: -Providing resources and support for those affected by OCD, including individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family members, friends, and loved ones. -Promoting awareness about OCD and related disorders to the OCD community and the general public. -Increasing access to effective treatment through: educating mental health professionals about evidence-based treatments; providing a forum for professional collaboration and networking; and supporting research into the causes of and treatments for OCD and related disorders.

The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization #20-1702191 is dedicated to honoring the life of our inspiration, Jimmy Miller, by supporting the healing of mental and physical illness through surfing and ocean related activities. Through recreational, education, and mentoring programs, the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation enables surfers, educators, therapists, lifeguards and friends to help people affected by mental and physical illness feel the joy and healing power of the ocean and surfing. JMMF pioneered the formation of an adaptive surfing program titled Ocean Therapy, where surfing is used as a means to increase self-esteem and self-efficacy in individuals suffering from mental and/or physical illness. The Ocean Therapy program is currently working with at risk children in the Los Angeles foster care community, veterans from all branches of the military and injured Marines in the Wounded Warrior Battalion in Camp Pendleton. We are looking to expand our programming to the addiction/recovery populations, victims and survivors of mass public and terrorist attacks, those suffering from suicidal ideation and anxiety, depression and other mental health illnesses.

Rising above life challenges through equine assisted therapy that facilitates learning and growth. Arise Equine Therapy Foundation utilizes the EAGALA and Natural Lifemanship therapy models of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP). We use a team approach comprised of a licensed Mental Health Professional, a certified Equine Specialist, the horse(s) and the client(s). Through hands on, experiential activities real life challenges are identified and addressed to equip the client with practical solutions. EAP easily adapts to a variety of populations and needs. Success is seen in clients with, but not limited to, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, grief, depression, and other behavioral and mental health needs. Our staff is equipped to provide services to youths, adults, individuals, families and groups.

The mission of The CAC is to provide a professional, compassionate and coordinated approach to the treatment of sexually abused children and their families and to serve as an advocate for all children in our community.

TO EFFECTIVELY SUPPORTING BURN CHILDREN SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING THE REHABILITATION PROCESS. HELP THEM TO HEAL, AND GO ON TO LEAD FULL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

They aim to nurture mental wellness and prevent suicide by serving as a link to integrative care of mind, body and spirit. We serve as advocates with our collaborative network of resources, community engagement and cost assistance programs.

Knights of Heroes empowers children who have lost a parent in service to our Nation, by providing positive adult mentorship, character development, and lasting friendships, which are forged through outdoor adventure programs.

RAISE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR PORTPARTUM DEPRESSION MAINLY FROM THREE ANNUAL PROGRAMS WHICH SUPPORT VARIOUS PPD PROGRAMS AT THE ALLEGHENY HEALTH NETWORK AND OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS.