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In honor of our 8th year, here are 8 powerful reasons to support The Ride for Mental Health: 1. Support Mental Health Treatment: Your donation funds essential services at McLean Hospital, a leading institution for mental health care. 2. Promote Research: Contributions help advance groundbreaking research in mental health, leading to better treatments and understanding. 3. Educational Programs: Donations support education initiatives that train the next generation of mental health professionals. 4. End the Stigma: By supporting the Ride, you help break down the stigma surrounding mental illness and encourage open conversations. 5. Personal Impact: Many of us have friends and family affected by mental health challenges. Your donation makes a tangible difference in their lives. 6. Community Building: The Ride brings people together, fostering a supportive and inclusive community. 7. Expand Awareness: Your support helps raise awareness about mental health issues, reaching more people each year. 8. Be Part of a Legacy: Join us in celebrating 8 years of making a difference and help us continue this vital work for years to come. Let’s make this 8th year the most impactful yet! Donate through the link below and support mental health today. DONATE: https://lnkd.in/eXjUbsJi

Earlier this week we shared the Project Be Free video from our 2024 Grant and continue to celebrate them being selected as the $100,000 grant recipient! Let’s dive deeper into their transformative work and explore how YOU can make a difference. Project Be Free offers an innovative approach to domestic violence, providing wraparound mental health services and support to the entire family unit—survivors, abusers, and dependents. Recognizing the cycle of intergenerational violence and trauma, Project Be Free addresses the root causes to break this harmful pattern. The following are ways you can get involved (The following are ways you can get involved (https://buff.ly/44eqLGS): Volunteer Your Time: Offer your professional skills or help organize events. Check out their upcoming Survivor Symposium (July 20) or Wings of Hope Gala (October 19). Donate: Every contribution helps expand their reach and impact. Spread the Word: Share this post and follow Project Be Free to stay updated. Together, we can help build a more inclusive and supportive community. Let’s stand with Project Be Free and amplify their mission! #nonprofit #getinvolved #makeadifference

"We need to show greater empathy toward the younger generation." Youth Worker & Founder of @wrldxyen, Joshua, discusses the #mentalhealth challenges facing young people today. As reported by @TrustforLondon, "3 in 4 young people experiencing mental health problems can't access the support they need." At Spiral Skills, we believe that empathy and action are essential in supporting young people through these difficulties. We’re fundraising to expand our one-to-one provision that supports emotional and mental well-being while also teaching the essential skills needed to navigate life confidently. Our goal is to provide more therapeutic support for youth workers and young people in high need. A donation of £20 can sponsor a one-to-one mentoring session, and a £50 donation will sponsor a therapeutic session for a young person in need. Join us in making a difference. Your support will empower young people to feel seen, understood, and equipped for the future. 👉 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/emuxTDi8 👉 Donate here: https://lnkd.in/euuZ456r #YouthEmpowerment #MentalHealthAwareness #CommunitySupport #EssentialSkills #SpiralSkills #EmpathyInAction #GivingTuesday

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and today starts our #Kind2Mind matchfunding to raise money for therapy to support working-class young people. https://lnkd.in/exBDyK9W Last year with Big Give we raised £1500 for young people to have access to therapy - that money has been used up. Life is becoming increasingly more difficult for working-class young people. “Children living in households in the lowest 20% income bracket in GB are two to three times more likely to develop mental health problems than those in the highest income bracket.” Mental Health Foundation We also know that access to mental health support is lengthy, overwhelming and working-class young people have limited or no access to these services in their community. We have seen an increase of young people on our programmes needing more well-being and safeguarding support and as it stands, 9 out of 10 working-class young people on our programmes have requested mental health support. The money we raised last year was limited and we were only able to fund therapy for 3  young people. This year we want to help all our young people who need additional support and continue with inclusive therapy that represents them. One of our young people receiving therapy last year stated: “This has come at the right time for me. I had no access to counselling before and I was struggling to talk to someone. It is great that I have a counsellor that represents me. She just gets it” We also recognise that working-class young people possess many intersectional identities and individual experiences, and with this funding, we can provide them with truly inclusive therapists. Any donation made by you will be doubled, and the bigger the donation, the longer each young person will continue to have access to direct therapy. We don’t want mental health support to run out for working-class young people this year, it makes a substantial difference to their lives. Donate between the 14th and 28th of May. https://lnkd.in/exBDyK9W

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year—and the most generous. Join the #GivingTuesday movement and give back to causes you care about. This Giving Tuesday, consider donating to HRI's Give Hope, Drive Change campaign to support life-changing research for mental health and substance use health. The transition to adulthood is a critical time, but many young people face unique challenges that leave them vulnerable to mental health struggles. That's why HRI is expanding our efforts to help transition-age youth. Your gift will help drive research forward — launching new studies, identifying new treatments and building partnerships to uncover the solutions we urgently need. Together, we can bring real hope to young adults facing mental health and substance use challenges. Make a one-time donation or become a monthly donor to support vital research throughout the year. Donate by December 31st and our partners at Homewood Health will match your gift, dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact. #MentalHealthResearch #SubstanceUse #SubstanceUseHealth #addictionmedicine #MentalHealth

Make a Difference this World Mental Health Day! This #worldmentalhealthday - Thursday 10th October, you can help raise awareness and vital funds for PIPS Suicide Prevention Charity by hosting your own coffee morning. Bring your community together for a meaningful cause while enjoying coffee, conversation, and connection. ☕ How to Get Involved: 1. Register for £10 and host your own coffee morning. 2. Receive access to your personal fundraising page to collect donations. 3. Brew, Sip, and Share with friends, family, or colleagues while raising funds to prevent suicide. Why Host a Coffee Morning? By hosting, you’ll not only raise much-needed funds to support PIPS and their mental health services, but you’ll also help spark important conversations about mental health in your community. Together, we can break the stigma and make a lasting impact. Once registered, gain access to your personal fundraising page, which will make it easy to collect donations from your guests and supporters. Let’s Make a Difference Together - Register Now! https://lnkd.in/edm8sqF5 Your coffee morning will help PIPS continue their life-saving work in suicide prevention and mental health support. Every cup of coffee and every donation can help change lives. #HostYourOwnCoffeeMorning #PIPS #WorldMentalHealthDay

As you know ---May is Mental Health Awareness Month! I campaign annually in May for Avenues Counseling’s Scholarship Fund.  I am the President of the Board of Directors for Avenues and our mission is to make counseling accessible to everyone regardless if someone can pay or not.  We are able to do that through a sliding scale, donated services and our scholarship fund. Need more reasons to donate? Top 10 Reasons to Donate to Avenues Counseling Scholarship Today! 10. Avenues’ Mission is to make counseling accessible to everyone regardless if a person can pay or not. 9. Our country is in the middle of a mental health crisis. 8. Depression is the leading cause of disability in our country. 7. Counseling should be accessible to all and not a wealth issue. 6. In 2023 - Avenues scholarship fund provided $92K in counseling scholarships 5. We opened a new counseling center in Ferguson and we will need more scholarships than last year to support the    community 4. Your donation is tax-deductible! 3. For every $25 donated, you will be entered to win a 3 day/2 night getaway at Squirrel Run in Innsbrook Resort. 2. This campaign is a team competition and I am $3,195 away from winning! Help me bring home the W! 1. Mental Health is Health - No one should be turned away for getting the help they need. DONATE HERE:  https://lnkd.in/gc4TU2iV #mentalhealthishealth #counseling #mentalhealthcare #support #avenuescounseling

🗓 Mental Health Awareness Week serves as an annual reminder of the importance of prioritising mental well-being. It is a dedicated time for individuals, communities, and organisations to come together to raise awareness about mental health issues, reduce stigma, and promote support networks. 🙌 This week involves recognising that mental health is an integral part of overall well-being and acknowledging the impact that work-related stressors can have on employees. The aim is to always strive to create a supportive atmosphere where individuals feel comfortable discussing their mental health challenges without fear of stigma or discrimination. By promoting open communication, providing access to resources, implementing policies that prioritise work-life balance and stress management, organisations can cultivate a culture of mental wellness where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. 🤝 Our industry plays a significant role in shaping the environments where we work, learn, and interact. This year, more than ever, we are constantly looking for ways to advocate designs that promote mental wellness by incorporating elements such as ample natural light, biophilic elements, and ergonomic furniture to create environments that encourage productivity, creativity, and emotional balance in the space we create. 💪 We stand ready to do our part in promoting mental well-being in the spaces where we live and work & hope to help create a world where mental health is valued, understood, and supported! 🧠 🤔 💭 Megan Isabelle Keith Tiltman

🚨 "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" 🚨 For too many young people in our community, this question has taken on a haunting new meaning. With NHS mental health support wait times stretching up to 5 years, Oxfordshire Mind is launching a campaign to bring attention to this pressing issue, urging us all to bridge the gap in support for our youth. This holiday season, mental health struggles are amplified for young people, as pressures mount and winter intensifies the challenges they face. 🎥 Our new short film captures these feelings, highlighting the urgency for understanding and action to ensure no young person has to wait years to be heard and helped. At Oxfordshire Mind, we’re on a mission to break down these barriers, but we need your support to make a difference. Your donation, however small, can help us get more young people the help they need now, not years from now. 🙏 Donate £5 today – one pound for every year they’re forced to wait – or whatever you can manage. Let’s give our young people a better answer to where they’ll be in five years. Join us in this fight. Visit https://lnkd.in/e99Ymubf to donate and learn more about how you can help make a difference. 💙 #FiveYearsTooLong #FestiveFears