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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 Mission of The Miles Hall Foundation is support families by educating communities about mental illness and protect those impacted with mental illness from excessive use of force by law enforcement. We do this life-saving work to honor the life and legacy of Miles Hall, who was killed by the Walnut Creek police in June of 2019 during a mental health crisis. Our work falls into three categories, prevention, education, and advocacy.

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.

Unicorn Children's Foundation is dedicated to creating cradle to career pathways for kids and young adults with developmental or learning challenges and helping their families navigate the complex journey. Neurodiversity encompasses a range of neurologically-based disorders such as autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, bipolar, dyslexia, and other learning disorders. We have chosen to view these disorders from a different perspective by seeing each child as uniquely capable and talented with specific strengths and interests that should be cultivated. In essence, every individual, regardless of his/her “disability”, deserves an opportunity to lead a fulfilled and productive life.

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.

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.

Mental health awareness and suicide awareness and prevention.

We are dedicated to erasing the stigma associated with mental illness, advancing holistic health treatments and improving the lives of all those impacted. Our organization disseminates information to the general public, supports research and sponsors youth programming that strengthens support systems and promotes well being.

Our mission is to raise funds and provide grants to non-profit organizations and programs which assist, educate, counsel and comfort children and families after a loved one's death; to help educate bereavement, healthcare, social service, education, criminal justice, business and other professionals and especially society to the needs of the bereaved; to promote the conferences, seminars and other work of these organizations.