Mental Health America

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Mental Health America we believe that mental health matters. We have seen how silence, stigma, and lack of resources can make someone feel isolated and stuck.

Mental Health America is leading the way in promoting mental well-being and preventing mental health conditions across the country. From awareness campaigns to practical resources and early intervention tools, our work helps people feel seen, supported, and empowered to seek help when they need it.

Every conversation we start, every resource we share, and every person reached brings us closer to a world where mental health is treated with the care and attention it deserves. Together we can make sure more people get the support they need before a crisis happens.

Please consider supporting Mental Health America. Your gift will help expand access to education, advocacy, and prevention programs that change lives. Donate now to stand with those who need it most and help build a healthier, more compassionate future.

Nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with a mental illness each year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, yet so many suffer in silence.

Mental illness affects how people think, feel, and live their daily lives. Struggling in silence is not a sign of strength. True strength is reaching out, being heard, and getting support. Without support, mental health challenges can impact relationships, careers, and overall well-being.

That's why we are raising funds to support Mental Health America, a non-profit organization dedicated to education, advocacy, research, and support services. Your contribution will help expand access to education, screenings, and resources for individuals and families who need it most.

This GoFundMe is more than a fundraiser, it’s a lifeline. It’s about choosing hope. Choosing help. Choosing to believe that healing is possible, even in the darkest moments.

If you’re able to donate, you’re helping support someone's access to treatment, therapy sessions, and the time needed to heal. If you can’t donate, sharing this message means just as much.

Your support can change a life. By giving to Mental Health America, you are helping break the stigmas and making it easier for someone, somewhere to finally ask for help.

Learn more: https://www.mhanational.org/

Mental Health Crisis Hotline: 1-800-762-0157

Sources

National Institute of Mental Health. Mental Illness. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness

We are a group of college students who, like many of our peers, are currently navigating the exciting but often overwhelming journey of higher education. While we are here to build our futures, we cannot ignore a silent crisis unfolding on our campuses: the devastating intersection of mental health struggles and the crushing weight of student loan debt.

As we look around our classrooms, we see students balancing full-time studies with multiple jobs, all while worrying about a debt mountain that grows every semester. This isn't just a financial burden; it is a psychological one. According to the 2025 LifeStance study on 'Stressflation', 83% of Americans report financial stress, and those experiencing high financial stress are more than twice as likely to forgo mental health treatment. Furthermore, the 2024-2025 Healthy Minds Study revealed that 37% of college students are currently experiencing moderate to severe depressive symptoms. High levels of student debt are directly linked to increased stress, anxiety, and a sense of hopelessness about the future.

A Story Close to Our Hearts:

This mission is deeply personal to our group. One of our members lost their sister, Jessica, this past year. Jessica was a successful veterinarian, a profession she entered out of a lifelong love for animals. To everyone who knew her, she seemed to be thriving. She was compassionate, brilliant, and dedicated. Jessica didn’t give the "typical" clues of depression or suicidality. She continued to show up for her patients and her family with strength. However, she had often spoken about the immense pressure of her student loans. Like many in the veterinary field, the cost of the education required to save lives often results in a debt-to-income ratio that feels impossible to escape.

Jessica’s story is a heartbreaking reminder that mental health struggles don't always "look" like we expect them to. Sometimes, the heaviest burdens are carried by those who seem the most capable, hidden behind the stress of financial survival.

Why We Are Raising Money for Mental Health America (MHA)

We believe that no student should feel that their future is "pre-sold" to debt or that their worth is defined by a balance sheet. We are raising funds for Mental Health America because they are dedicated to meeting people where they are, before they reach a breaking point.

Your donations will help MHA provide:

Early Intervention: Mental health screenings and resources specifically designed for students and young professionals.

Policy Advocacy: Working to address the systemic issues, like student debt, that contribute to the mental health crisis.

Stigma Reduction: Creating a culture where it is okay to speak up about both financial stress and emotional pain.

How You Can Help

We are asking you to help students and to honor Jessica’s memory by supporting the millions of students currently struggling in silence. By donating to this campaign, you are helping Mental Health America provide the tools and advocacy needed to ensure that the next generation of doctors, veterinarians, teachers, and creators can pursue their passions without losing their hope.

No donation is too small. Whether it’s $5 or $50, your contribution tells a student out there that they are not alone and that their life is worth more than their debt.

Thank you for supporting our group, remembering Jessica, and investing in mental health for all.

To learn more, please visit Mental Health America at: https://mhanational.org/

Sources:


in LifeStance Health. (2025). Impact of Economic Stress on Americans' Mental Health: Research (2025).
University of Michigan School of Public Health. (2025). Healthy Minds Study: College student depression, anxiety decline for third consecutive year.

Hello! We’re a dedicated group of college students at UNT working together in our BAAS 3000 course to make a real impact. For our class project, we chose to take on an issue that touches so many lives, including our own—mental health. Our mission is simple: raise awareness, inspire hope, and support those who may be struggling in silence.

Every day, countless individuals face mental health challenges that often go unseen. Many students navigate stress, anxiety, and other mental health struggles behind the scenes. Mental Health is often called an 'invisible iIlness', and can often go overlooked or undervalued as a result.

By supporting our fundraiser for Mental Health America , you’re doing more than donating. You’re helping provide access to vital resources, strengthening support systems, and fueling conversations that can truly save lives. One of the biggest barriers for Mental Health is awareness. Understanding the many ways mental health can affect people, and breaking the stigmas surrounding it, is the first step toward meaningful change.

Together, we can turn awareness into action. Together, we can remind people they are not alone.

Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. Please help us make that difference.

Hi everyone, we are Mind Matters Collective, and we are rallying together with You to change lives, support mental wellness, healing, and inspire hope for tomorrow.

A fundraiser supporting: Mental Health America

Learn more @ : https://mhanational.org/about-us/

Every contribution, BIG or small, makes a real impact. Even just a few dollars can help move this mission forward and reach those who need it most.

If you can’t donate right now, sharing this fundraiser is also incredibly helpful! Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity! Please, help us Break the Stigma, Build Support, and Be the Reason That Someone Smiles Again!

Mental health is something many people struggle with quietly. It’s not always visible, but it affects how people think, feel, and show up in their everyday lives. Many individuals don’t know where to turn or don’t feel comfortable asking for help until things become overwhelming.

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1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience a mental health condition each year

Over 60 million adults reported experiencing mental illness in the past year.

Many individuals do not receive treatment due to cost, access, or stigma

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Source | https://mhanational.org/resources/quick-facts-and-statistics-about-mental-health/ and https://mhanational.org/the-state-of-mental-health-in-america/)

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We are raising funds for Mental Health America (MHA), a nonprofit focused on helping people feel seen, supported, and not alone in their mental health journey. Through education, early intervention, and accessible resources, they help individuals get the support they need before things become overwhelming or reach a crisis point.

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Source | https://mhanational.org/

Mental Health America is the nation’s leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and prevention.

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How do they use the money that gets donated?

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Source | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ6kim0_GIM

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Donations to Mental Health America help fund programs that truly make a difference in people’s lives, including:

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Source | https://mhanational.org/donate/

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Listen the this emotional story from a war vet:

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Our Goal: $1000; funds raised will go directly to Mental Health America; an organization that offers resources, education, and support to those in need, including individuals and communities. For every donation, whatever the size, it directly supports someone receiving the help they deserve. We’re a group of college students coming together in one direction: to raise real awareness around mental health and let people know they are not alone. Mental health touches everyone, regardless of identity, origins, or where our roots go. But too often, people struggle alone and in silence. That is why we launched Inner Strength. Our campaign is about speaking out, caring for each other, and creating room for honest conversation. We college students witness daily how real the pressure, stress, and silent struggles are. For us, this is not only a project. It truly matters. Mental health affects millions of people every year emotionally, academically, and socially who most of the time suffer in silence. Our campaign, Inner Strength is focusing on raising awareness and providing support. If you want to donate, we appreciate you. If you can pass along our message, it’s also helpful. Together, we can help break the silence. Together, we build strength for everyone.

The Inner Strength Team

Hi, we're team Mission Possibles and we are here to raise $1,000 for Mental Health America (<<<clilckable link)

Mental illness is the silent hurt that most people don't discuss because it can't be seen, measured, or proven.

More than 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year, and more than 1 in 20 U.S. adults experience serious mental illness each year. (1)

What if there was a way to take the shame and stigma out of mental health and provide help that lasted?

We are passionate about generating awareness and funding for this innovative and pioneering non-profit organization.

MHA serves communities through their Emergency Hotline, advocacy for public policy, workplace wellness programs, community education and outreach, and mental health screening and research programs. They are an inclusive and multifaceted organization and we are thrilled to help champion the cause.

What makes MHA different? - From the Mental Health America Website:

Your donation can help screen for mental health conditions, advocate for improved mental healthcare access, help raise mental health awareness, and support public education programs.

(1) SAMHSA

Need Help Now? Contact the MHA Hotline!

Hi, my name is Richard, and I am one of the group leaders called the Commissioners. Our group cares deeply about mental health. I myself, who served in the Marines for 20 years, knew several active duty and veterans who felt their lives were meaningless after struggling with depression, anxiety, and loneliness. This is why our group is motivated to raise funds for Mental Health America. Mental Health America is an organization that specializes in helping all people facing mental health challenges find the right resources to overcome their struggles for free. Some people need counseling, housing, or a support group that makes them realize they have a purpose. Mental Health America can help! Please help us by donating to Mental Health America so they can continue supporting our friends and family.

Mental Health America Services

Free Online Screening - PTSD, anxiety, depression, addictions, and many more

Education and Resources - materials for mental health issues and prevention.

Advocacy and Policy - policies that make mental health services more accessible.

Support Groups and Peer Support - peer support, support groups, and mentorship.

Workplace Wellness - offers resources and toolkits for mental health challenges in the workplace.

Crisis Response - hotlines and warmlines for people who need immediate assistance.

Below is a personal story shared by our team member Greg.

A man who was born and raised in Denton, Texas, whose family had owned a business for many years, which he had assumed control of after his father had become unable to work. He married his high school sweetheart and ran that business until he had to sell it under a business agreement. Then he bought another business, built it up, and sold it. This man was of college age in the 1970’s, he knew all the party people and was a social fixture for many years, even owning a landmark at one time that he had built with his own hands. He raised his middle-class family and worked all his life to provide for them. He had always been stubborn and a bit odd, but funny. As he got older and was no longer able to work by his mid 60’, he began to spend a lot of time researching conspiracy theories. Although he never drank alcohol, he had a lifelong love affair with marijuana and was now smoking daily for much of the day. He began to show signs of mental illness, and family members tried to get him to see a substance abuse counselor and a mental health specialist. By this time in his life, most of the money was gone. He and his wife were on a fixed income, and they lived in a house his wife had inherited from her family, which was basically falling apart. Still, he wouldn’t let anyone fix anything, and his behavior was getting worse, and his now adult daughters and his aging wife begged him to let them fix things and for him to seek help. He, as you can imagine, refused. They called adult services, who came out and said that since he was not threatening anyone or trying to hurt anyone else, they could do nothing but file the report. This process continued to repeat for about three years, then he walked out of the house without his meds for his other health conditions and didn’t come back. His family searched for him and found him living on the street, with no money and nowhere to stay. They tried to force him into the car to take him home, but he fought them and refused. They called adult services again and were told that they could do nothing, and he could not be forced against his will to seek help because he was not hurting anyone nor trying to hurt himself. His wife and daughters lost contact with him, his siblings flew in to try to help, and even when they found him, he refused help and faded back into the homeless community. Less than a year after leaving his home, his family received a call that he was in the hospital, malnourished, suffering from the effects of untreated diabetes. Having left his CPAP machine when leaving home, his severe sleep apnea had weakened his immune system, causing his weight to go up even though he was malnourished. He was suffering from pneumonia and sepsis. He lived that way for about a week, and his wife sat beside him as life ended in that sad state because he refused to get help.

Mental Wellness for Seniors in Assisted Living Care

The mission of this campaign is to work alongside organizations like Mental Health America (MHA) to promote awareness, expand access to resources, and support efforts that address the needs of individuals living with mental health challenges. It reflects a broader commitment to recognize mental health as an essential part of overall well-being, one that deserves the same attention and care as physical health. The quality of one's mental health shapes how they perceive reality, and if their perception becomes warped, it puts significant strain on their quality of life. This all-too-common experience illustrates the necessity of wider acknowledgment. Only then will there be meaningful action to ensure that mental health support is accessible to all.

Change:

Mental health among senior citizens in assisted living is often overlooked, yet it plays a critical role in their quality of life. Many elderly people face extreme loneliness, depression, and limited access to proper mental health care. Our mission is to change that.

Why Senior Citizen Mental Health Matters:

Senior citizens are at an especially vulnerable point in their life because, as people age, they are more likely to experience the loss of loved ones, reduced independence, and fewer opportunities for social interaction. These reasons and more leave them in a state that requires a lot of effort from others to maintain their physical and mental wellbeing. The unique circumstances that each individual finds themselves in can play a significant role in their mental stability.

Research:

The Reality of Mental Health in Nursing Homes.

How Common Are Mental Health Disorders in Retirement Homes?

The Inadequacy of Mental Health Care Among Nursing Home Residents

The Severe Lack of Mental Health Care in Assisted Living.

Isolation Impacts on The Elderly in Retirement Homes.

Depression, Anxiety, and Pain are Widespread and Often Go Untreated.

How the money will be used:

The donation gained from this GoFundMe will help provide Mental Health America with funds to provide the elderly living in nursering homes with adequate mental health assistance. Some of the assistance we would like to provide nursering homes include group therapies, personal therapists, psychiatry services, and more.

Why This Organization Matters to Us:

Life in a retirement home can be harder than it looks. Seniors often deal with loneliness as well as loss of independence, which makes the remaining days of their lives blend together. This can lead to mental health struggles. As students who care deeply about this issue, we want to help change that by supporting Mental Health America and improving access to mental health care for our elderly neighbors.

Personal Emotional Story:

One of the reasons we chose this issue was because we all have experience visiting our grandparents in retirement homes. Although not all retirement homes are the same, we all remembered thinking about how depressed and lonely the residents looked during our visits. After doing research for our project, we found that many nursing home residents experience mental health complications and have limited access to help.

Learn More

Websites that assist seniors: https://www.seniorliving.org/internet/websites/

SAMHSA Resources for Older Adults: https://www.samhsa.gov/communities/older-adults

Mental Health America’s website: https://mhanational.org/

Mental Health America’s phone number: (703)-684-7722

Mental Health America’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthamerica/

About Us:

Hi, we are the BAAS Diamond Team at the University of North Texas. We are excited to kick off this fundraiser to support Mental Health America, the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being. Our focus is on raising money for seniors in retirement homes that need access to mental health services such as providing a personal therapist, psychiatry services, group therapies etc. We are excited to facilitate contributing to a world where mental health among the elderly is often overlooked. With your contributions, we will be able to make a significant difference in the lives of many residents in retirement homes. Every dollar counts! Join us in this collective effort to uplift and empower our communities. Together, we can make mental health a priority for everyone. Thank you for your support! Do not forget to spread the message and have a great day!

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The Kentucky Colonels of Northwest Alabama believe that true service means caring for both the visible and invisible needs of our communities. This January, our chapter is proud to dedicate our monthly fundraiser to Mental Health America (MHA) — an organization that has spent over a century fighting for mental wellness, early intervention, and access to care for all.

Mental health affects every family, every workplace, and every community. Anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional hardship do not discriminate, and too many people struggle in silence due to stigma or lack of resources. Mental Health America works to change that by promoting prevention, education, advocacy, and support — long before individuals reach a point of crisis.

Through education programs, screening tools, advocacy efforts, and community outreach, MHA helps individuals recognize the importance of mental wellness and find help when they need it most. Their work saves lives, strengthens families, and builds healthier communities.

As a chapter committed to service, we are using this fundraiser to support that mission. Every dollar raised through this campaign will help Mental Health America continue its vital work — ensuring that people have access to information, support, and hope.

We ask you to consider joining us in this effort. Whether through a donation or by sharing this fundraiser, you are helping to break the stigma surrounding mental health and reminding others that they are not alone.

Together, we can make a difference — not just in January, but all year long.

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