Mental health
Global Mental Health Advocacy & Reform
The Carter Center Mental Health Program
Founded by former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, The Carter Center's mental health program advocates for mental health care equity, public policy reform, and stigma reduction. They work at local, state, national, and international levels to improve access to mental health care.
Donate
Why Donate?
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1,000+ individuals served annually through global mental health initiatives and education programs.
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100+ mental health professionals trained yearly to further improve care and advocacy globally.
4 million+ individuals impacted by The Carter Center’s mental health programs worldwide.
Changing Lives Through
- Advocacy for mental health parity and policy reform
- Support for school-based behavioral health services
- Global initiatives to strengthen mental health systems, including training clinicians and reducing stigma
- Primary Care Initiative to integrate mental health services into primary care settings
For people in all walks of life, insurance coverage is a major barrier to getting care – if they're lucky enough to have coverage in the first place.
Donation Tiers & Specific Impact
- $25 – Supports the development and dissemination of educational materials to raise awareness about mental health issues.
- $50 – Contributes to training programs for journalists through the Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, enhancing accurate reporting on mental health topics.
- $100 – Aids in organizing community forums and discussions to promote understanding and reduce stigma surrounding mental health.
- $250 – Assists in policy advocacy efforts to enforce mental health parity laws, ensuring equitable insurance coverage for mental health services.
- $500 – Supports initiatives to expand school-based behavioral health services, providing early intervention and support for youth.
- $1000 – Funds the training of mental health professionals in underserved areas, improving access to care.
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