New scholarship fund aims to increase access to quality mental health care
For young people who can’t afford treatment
new york, February 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — release baseprovides scholarships to people who need substance use disorder and mental health treatment but can’t afford it, and launches the Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Fund amidst the nation’s youth mental health crisis. We are proud to announce. The fund’s goal is to ensure that youth and young adults ages 11 to 35 have access to evidence-based mental health treatment, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
Data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reveal More than 57 million Americans suffer from mental illness, and young people are the most affected and least likely to receive the help they need. Only 44 percent of struggling youth receive mental health services. the study We also found that people from low-income households face the greatest barriers to accessing quality mental health care.
Support the Release Foundation’s new initiative and charlie health will provide its clinical expertise and resources to Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Foundation scholarship recipients. Young people and their families will have access to dozens of support groups each week hosted by Charlie Health professionals who specialize in mental health and fostering connection. Charlie Health will also implement measurement-based care and track treatment progress for scholarship recipients. These initiatives aim to improve access to mental health services for low-income youth while ensuring the highest quality of care.
“The Release Foundation’s mission is to remove the financial barriers that prevent too many people from getting the help they need.” zach clarkFounding board member of Release Foundation – Since its founding in 2020, it has awarded over 150 scholarships for substance use disorder and mental health treatment.
“If you don’t treat mental health problems when you’re young, they’re definitely not going to go away as you get older. We need to intervene to prevent the development of chronic problems,” Clark says. “With the Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health Foundation and clinical support from top-tier health care providers like Charlie Health, we are excited about the impact we can have on these important populations.”
carter barnhartCharlie Health CEO and Co-Founder said: “It is heartening to see the Zack and Release Foundation stepping up to help young people in need during these difficult times, and we are grateful for their wonderful work. “This is not surprising given our track record. We are confident that this fund will change the trajectory.” About young lives. ”
For more information about the Release Foundation’s Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Fund, please visit: releaserecoveryfoundation.org/youth-and-young-Adult-mental-health-fund/.
About the Release Foundation
release base is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to remove financial barriers to accessing substance use disorder and mental health treatment and to support people in recovery and those seeking recovery, whether sober or not. It’s about building a community of allies ready to support and uplift you.
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