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Northern Virginia Mental Health Foundation exists to provide critical, direct, and timely relief to those left behind and without recourse. With your support, the Foundation will be able to continue meeting the needs of our at-risk neighbors – to ensure these individuals and families can strive toward the mental and financial health necessary to live thriving lives.
Between housing, dental work, medical copays, transportation, and endless other hard costs borne by those living with Serious Mental Illnesses, the financial strain can be vast. The NVMHF is there when there are gaps in resources for those with severe serious mental health conditions.
The Foundation’s grantmaking provides critical relief to more than 120 individuals and families each year. Over 30 years, our financial support has touched the lives of over 6,000 Northern Virginia residents.We know we can do more for our most vulnerable neighbors, but only if we act together.
You can invest in the mental wellness of our Northern Virginia communities in the following ways
DAILY LIFE
Individuals with serious mental illness often have trouble managing their daily lives. This can include difficulty in holding down jobs, maintaining meaningful social relationships, and making responsible decisions from day to day. They often have very low incomes and depend on social programs such as Medicare's Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare and Medicaid, and food stamps.
From housing to medical copays, to dental care, and more, a small investment in the material needs of an individual can be a catalyst for growth in their wellness journey.
Despite the difficulties faced by many people with SMI, advances in mental health treatment health treatments including talk therapy and modern pharmaceuticals, along with consistent access to those treatments, can mean greatly improved and productive lives.