OUR WORK
FREE Therapy
The Thriving Minds Youth Therapy Initiative supports the mental wellness of youth and young adults aged 5-25 through free therapy. Through this initiative, we aim to raise $50,000 as part of our annual giving campaign to provide 500 hours of free, high-quality therapy services.
Give the Gift of Therapy
Our Goal: Raise $50,000 to provide 500 hours of FREE therapy for youth and young adults who need it most. Your contribution, big or small, brings us closer to our goal and has the potential to change a young life forever.
Your support can:
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Fund therapy sessions with mental health professionals.
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Remove financial barriers to critical mental health resources.
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Empower young people to face life’s challenges with confidence and resilience.
Unlocking Potential Through Therapy
Early therapy is a game changer. Investing in mental wellness during childhood and adolescence is proven to yield lifelong benefits:
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Prevention: 50% of mental health issues begin by age 14.​ Early therapy can reduce suicide risks or the need for crisis intervention.
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Emotional Stability: Youth who receive therapy early are twice as likely to achieve long-term emotional stability and build better relationships.
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Coping Skills: Young people learn techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional difficulties.
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Academic Success: Improved mental health leads to better focus, participation, and performance in school.​​​
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Community Impact: For every dollar invested in mental health, there’s a 4x return in societal benefits, including improved education outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.​
A Foundation for the Future
"Mental health in childhood includes reaching developmental and emotional milestones and learning healthy social skills and how to cope when problems arise. Children who experience good well-being and mental health have a positive quality of life and can function well at home, in school, with peers, and in their communities."​
​Center for Disease Control (CDC) on Children's Mental Health