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Five Common Misconceptions About 988
There are many myths about 988 and its implementation. Here, Dr. Tom Insel helps clarify the facts for funders who want to get involved.
Funder Perspective: Philanthropy’s Unique Opportunity to Support 988 and Crisis Reform
With the national 988 mental health crisis hotline soon launching on July 16th, Peg’s Foundation and Mindful Philanthropy share our insights on why funders should support crisis reform and how to meet this unique moment for lasting impact.
Mental Health and Homelessness: What Funders Should Know (Part 1)
Homelessness has long been a complex social issue that funders have cared about. This three-part blog series explores the relationship between homelessness and mental health and key facts that funders should know to make a difference.
Mental Health and Homelessness: What Funders Should Know (Part 2)
Homelessness can take many forms. Part 2 of this three-part series helps funders understand the different forms of homelessness and the challenges in accounting for this population in order to support appropriate interventions.
Mental Health and Homelessness: What Funders Should Know (Part 3)
Despite the many challenges it presents, homelessness is solvable. Part 3 of this three-part series explores effective, evidence-based solutions to homelessness that funders can support.
Philanthropy Leading the Way in Mental Health and Well-Being
This Mental Health Awareness Month , Mindful Philanthropy and the Well Being Trust are reflecting on our rapidly changing world, and how philanthropy can seize this moment to shape the mental health of generations to come.
Welcome to Mindful Philanthropy’s Blog
To kick off Mental Health Month, Mindful Philanthropy is launching our blog, as a new place to share our latest resources and guidance for funders.
988: An Opportunity to Build a Better Mental Health Crisis System
This July, the launch of the nationwide 988 mental health hotline presents funders with a unique opportunity to create a robust crisis response system that supports people with mental health challenges before, during, and after their most vulnerable times.
Caring for Our Caregivers: How Philanthropy Can Help
This Women’s History Month, we highlight the challenges that caregivers face, the impact this role has on their mental health, and how philanthropy can help.
How to Support Culturally-Led Mental Health Programs
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color experience disproportionately high rates of mental health and substance use disorders. Yet, they often have less access to treatment and supportive services than other groups, due to higher levels of racism, systemic oppression, and trauma.
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