Find Mental Health Nonprofits and Charities

  ValerieM2000 wrote:

MAPS is an effective non profit which is doing groundbreaking research on novel treatments for PTSD. MAPS cares about results, and they have an excellent staff of highly dedicated, talented, and hard working individuals. more »

  Jim at Sober Living wrote:

Hi - I'm Jim deVarennes - President & Founder of Sober Living America. Since this is a review, I’ll try to be as objective and unbiased as I can, but I have to admit, I feel absolutely blessed & humbled to be part of working with a great group of caring... more »

  LisaCef wrote:

WeSPARK is a wonderful supportive environment offering a wide variety of counseling, alternative health, and therapy services, as well as different creative classes and guest lectures for the cancer patient/Survivor and their family/caretakers. They even... more »

  bklmkr wrote:

The alliance of hope for suicide survivors is an essential on-line, necessary, website providing incredible emotional, social and intellectual support for suicide survivors. It is a place for sharing, for hoping for a better future, and, more importantly,... more »

  Mary wrote:

Through MARR I was able to take charge of my life. I wanted a life free from alcohol and drugs and MARR gave me the tools to do just that! Natalie more »

  DM Dorman wrote:

This summer was the first time my son (and I) participated in KoH. To say it was an awesome experience is an understatement. The time my son spent with the mentors, organizers, sponsors and other young men/boys who lost their dads created memories and... more »

  dkwiener wrote:

Since the death of my brother-in-law in a tragic accident I have observed the transformation of a beloved sister through grief and sorrow to acceptance and wisdom. The ability to connect with other women who experienced the same thing was obviously crucial... more »

  wasupwida wrote:

I had been abused by my former "pastor" for years. When it came out, someone told me about The Hope of Survivors and I went to their website where I found an incredible amount of information that immediately helped me and my husband begin to cope... more »

  Changed wrote:

This organization is affiliated with the IPA (International Parurisis Association) which helps individuals with Parurusis (Shy Bladder Syndrome). Although to many people who do not suffer from this condition (which affects daily life, multiple times... more »

  TrevorVolunteer wrote:

The Trevor Project offers a completely unique and vital service to the youth of America who are conflicted, not only by their own developmental and identity issues, but also by the mixed messaging they are receiving from political and social media. This... more »

  campohomer wrote:

I’d like to share some information with you about my organization, the Okizu Foundation. My camp name is Homer. We all get camp names and somehow, I got Homer. How that came to be my name is a long story in and of itself, but I will say that it wasn’t... more »

  otisdi wrote:

The reality tour is an exceptional program to help keep children away from drug and substance abuse. The program opens up lines of communication between children and parents/guardians to keep the focus on a drug-free lifestyle. This is high impact and... more »

  ngpilot wrote:

If you have never had the opportunity to experience a family's reunion with mom or dad in prison, here is a ministry that does just that. Wings coordinates the entire event for several inmates and provides everything necessary to make the event one that... more »

  dale wang wrote:

Responsive to the community -- Connect to Care is helping many members of the Jewish community get back on their feet. Havorah connects people with disabilities to Jewish celebrations more »

  Didi L wrote:

I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1988, before people spoke about it. I wanted to make sure that no one else faced it panic-stricken and alone so I talked about breast cancer all the time. When friends were diagnosed, I was usually one of... more »

  krysti wrote:

When I talk about the experience provided to breast cancer Survivors through Casting for Recovery (Indiana retreat), I barely have the words to explain what it has meant to me as well as to others I know. I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Inflammatory breast... more »

  joinus wrote:

A Mothers Rest is just what the special needs community has been needing. Being a parent/caregiver of someone with a disability is one of the most rewarding experiences ...but it can also be tiring. You truly cannot take care of someone you love if you... more »

  teenlifelinelover4 wrote:

I have been volunteering at Teen Lifeline for a little over two years now. I heard about it through my sister who had been volunteering there for a couple years. She told me how incredible her experience had been and told me to join, however, I was a... more »

  billymac wrote:

Met the Director, Constance Rhodes, through my daughter who has had emotional issues surrounding eating for many years. She is incredibly gifted at creating mutually supportive group activities and reaching out to those in need with a variety of excellent... more »

  Mark Cameron wrote:

This charity is a joke when it comes to stewardship of donor's money. I have donated twice in the past and now receive 2 to 3 pieces of mail WEEKILY requesting donations. (This smacks of a kickback to a Director's family or friend's owned mailing company).... more »

  Astc113 wrote:

SSN or Straight Spouse Network is a nonprofit organization of which I have been a member of for six years. In 2002, I found out that my husband was gay and we had been married for 21 years. My life was devastated and I had little hope for the future.... more »

  Starthrower wrote:

The Starfish Foundation has made it possible for us to heal deeply wounded hearts from military combat/experiences. Vets Journey Home (http://www.vetsjourneyhome.org) receives hundreds of volunteer hours from all involved and every dollar the Starfish... more »

  diane11 wrote:

I first became interrested in International Crisis Aid (ICA) thru a friend who had spent a summer working with them in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She took bio's and pictures of children for the sponsorship program. When I saw the pictures, heard the stories,... more »

  ruthie1 wrote:

I am working toward my MSW degree at the University of Michigan. The Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan has been a great place to learn how to do therapy. It is an incredibly supportive environment, and everyone who works there works incredibly hard... more »

  beacnhouse wrote:

I am a former client and current employee of the Beacon Association of San Pedro. I was sent here to continue my treatment and recovery from another program. I had not other place to go, no money and no one who would take me. The Beacon House opened... more »