Alliances & Advocacy

"We're on a mission to transform how our nation addresses addiction by empowering families, advancing effective care, shaping public policy and changing culture." - https://drugfree.org/about-us/

"The Child Mind Institute is an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. Our teams work every day to deliver the highest standards of care, advance the science of the developing brain and empower parents, professionals and policymakers to support children when and where they need it most."

Project Helping falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

"Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA) is a 501(c)3 nonpartisan nonprofit organization leading national efforts to improve maternal mental health in the United States by advocating for policies, building partnerships, and curating information. " - https://www.mmhla.org/what-we-do

The mission of NAMI Michigan is to provide advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

"We get it. As moms who have experienced postpartum depression and anxiety, we are familiar with the pain and hopelessness these illnesses bring. We also know it gets better, a lot better. Our co-founders, Sarah Ornst Bloomquist and Becky Schroeder, founded Moms Mental Health Initiative in 2016 because they saw how hard it was to get the right help when navigating their own perinatal mental health journeys. They harnessed their professional experience to launch an organization dedicated to ensuring others wouldn't have to struggle alone. They wanted to help more moms in our community reach the light at the end of the dark and lonely perinatal mental health tunnel." - https://www.momsmentalhealthinitiative.org/about-us

TO PROMOTE A FULLY RESOURCED SYSTEM THAT DELIVERS EFFICIENT, EFFECTIVE AND ACCOUNTABLE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL KANSANS THROUGH LOCALLY GOVERNED COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS, SUBSIDIARIES AND STRATEGIC PARTNERS.

THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY COMMITS TO RADICAL ACCEPTANCE, EMPOWERMENT, AND ADVOCACY FOR OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO STRUGGLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE.

THE MISSION OF HANOVER SAFE PLACE IS TO PREVENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSUALT, PROVIDE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS, AND CREATE COMMUNITY AWARENESS AROUND THESE ISSUES.

To provide support for individuals with mental illness through education,peer support,learning and advocating.To unite and empower individuals with mental illness to decrease the stigma and help the public to become aware that individuals with mental health issues should not be judged by their diagnosis,but by the same standards set for others of the community.

Public screeningand eduction of the film Study of Highly Sensitive Persons

RESTORING HOPE, INSTILLING CONFIDENCE, FURTHERING EDUCATION, ENCOURAGING SPIRITUALITY AND FAITH THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR VULNERABLE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR VALUES FOR MORE THAN 160 YEARS HAVE BEEN GUIDED BY GOD'S LOVE, BLESSED BY GENEROUS HEARTS, AND SERVED BY NURTURING HANDS AS WE CARE FOR KENTUCKY'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN. WE VALUE THE EMPOWERMENT OF THE INDVIDUAL, THE STRENGTH OF FAMILY, THE BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP, AND THE COMPASSION OF COMMUNITY. OUR VISION IS TO HEAL THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF VULNERABLE YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES.

ENCOURAGE AND MOTIVATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF HARM REDUCTION INTERVENTIONS, PUBLIC HEALTH STRATEGIES, DRUG POLICY TRANSFORMATION, AND JUSTICE REFORM IN NORTH CAROLINA AND THE AMERICAN SOUTH THROUGH LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, RESOURCE AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION.

THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF STORE OWNERS, MANAGERS, AND EMPLOYEES IN THE RETAIL INDUSTRY ABOUT THE FORMULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES, INSTRUCTIONS, AND PROCEDURES TO PREVENT THE SALES OF AGE RESTRICTED PRODUCTS TO UNDERAGE INDIVIDUALS.

THE MISSION OF THE STEPPING STONE IS TO LESSON THE TRAUMA BY CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED BY PROVIDING EVALUATION IN A SAFE, CARING PLACE AND TO ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION OF SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CHILD,FAMILY,AND COMMUNITY.

TO EMPOWER FAMILIES AND YOUTH AND TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO ENSURE FAMILIES AND YOUTH RECEIVES SERVICES TO MEET THEIR NEEDS.

SEE SCHEDULE O - DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS.

Provide training and informational materials to families of children and youth with disabilities to enable them to understand and use the supports and services provided by private and public health care and community systems.

TO POSITIVELY IMPACT SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEMS THROUGH COLLABORATING, EDUCATING, AND ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF MEMBERS AGENCIES. THE AGENCY STRIVES TO BE THE LEADING VOICE PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN CARE FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IN RHODE ISLAND

To provide inclusive community-based recovery support services and education for all individuals in or seeking recovery.

TO ORGANIZE AND MOBILIZE THE MILLIONS OF AMERICANS IN LONG TERM RECOVERY FROM ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ADDICTION, THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND ALLIES INTO RECOVERY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND NETWORKS; CHANGE PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF RECOVERY; PROMOTING EFFECTIVE PUBLIC POLICY AND DEMONSTRATING SUCCESS IN RECOVERY.

Mission:NAMI New Orleans offers hope, help, and healing to people with mental illness and to those who share their lives through family support, education and advocacy, and quality psychosocial services. Our work helps individuals live with dignity and independence within the community, enriching all of our lives.

THE ONLY GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH NONPROFIT THAT EXPANDS AND ENHANCES RECOVERY OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS BY INTEGRATING THE PROVEN RECOVERY MODEL-THE CLUBHOUSE MODEL OF PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION-INTO COMMUNITY-BASED APPROACHES WORLDWIDE.

ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH RECOVERY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND ADVOCACY.

PUBLIC EDUCATION ON DRUG POLICIES.

TO UNITE PENNSYLVANIA RECOVERY GROUPS, TO EDUCATE PENNSYLVANIA COMMUNITIES ABOUT RECOVERY AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND TO PROMOTE BETTER TREATMENT OF THE CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT.

THE MISSION OF MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF HAWAII IS TO PROMOTE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, SERVICE, AND ACCESS TO CARE.

LYD MISSION IS TO RECLAIM LAKOTA CULTURE, LANGUAGE AND SPIRITUALITY, AND PROMOTE EDUCATION AND HEALTHY LIFE STYLES FOR YOUTH THROUGH CULTURALLY BASED STRATEGIES AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES.

WE FOCUS ON BUILDING POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP PATTERNS FOCUSED ON EMPATHY, HUMILITY,GENEROSITY, AND SERVANT-LEADERSHIP. THE AIM IS TO HELP PARENTS BECOME EXPERTS IN THE FIELD OF RELATING TO OTHERS THROUGH BOOSTING EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND INCREASING INSIGHT. WE BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN A RATHER HIGH CALLING AS PARENTS INCLUDING CREATING A RELATIONSHIP THAT DOES NOT PROVOKE OUR CHILDREN OR LEAVE THEM FEELING EXASPERATED.

TO FOCUS ON YOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION THROUGH COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION

Friends Against Family Violence (FAFV) is a community based nonprofit domestic violence program. FAFV provides services, shelter, crisis intervention, and prevention in the Tri-County of Uintah, Duchesne, and Daggett. We provide services for women, men, and children impacted by Domestic Violence.

The Maryland Chapter of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence is a statewide organization that works to influence public and private policies on addiction, treatment and recovery, reduce the stigma associated with the disease, and improve the understanding of addictions and the recovery process. We advocate for and with individuals and families who are affected by alcoholism and other drug addictions.

TO REDUCE TRAFFIC DEATHS AND INJURIES IN OUR NATION'S WORKFORCE

TO PROVIDE HEALING SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO LOST LOVED ONES TO SUICIDE.

We help educators use the performing arts to create better learning environments for students with developmental disabilities.

A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCY DEDICATED TO PROMOTING EMOTIONAL WELLNESS AND RECOVERY.

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS THROUGH SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY

To provide assistance for those struggling with substance use disorder through education, harm reduction, family support, resources for detox, treatment placement, and continued support through the recovery process

KIF1A.ORG IS A GLOBAL COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED BY KIF1A-ASSOCIATED NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND ACCELERATING RESEARCH TO FIND A CURE.

ADVOCACY & EDUCATION REGARDING PUBLIC POLICY

The primary purpose is to educate, empower, and support families and communities so they will have knowledge, skills, and resources they need to support the social, emotional, mental, and behavioral health of youth

THE ARC OF MISSISSIPPI WAS FOUNDED TO INCLUDE ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH COGNITIVE, INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN EVERY COMMUNITY. WE FOCUS ON ABILITIES, RESPECT, CHOICE FOR ALL AND ENCOURAGE ACTIVE CITIZENSHIP AND INCLUSION IN EVERY COMMUNITY.

THE ST. CHARLES CARE CENTER ENGAGES, EMPOWERS, AND UPLIFTS YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE STRENGTHS, ADDRESS CHALLENGES, AND GUIDE TOWARD LIFELONG SUCCESS.

ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN WITH MENTAL CHALLENGES. WE ARE A MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE ORGANIZATION,

Ducks for Dementia Inc. falls under the Alliances & Advocacy category: Organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Mental Health, Crisis Intervention major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

COMMITTED TO POSITIVE CHANGE AND CREATION OF DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES ACROSS CAMBRIA COUNTY.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS FORM 990 REFLECTS THE THREE MONTH PERIOD OF 10.01.2023 - 12.31.2023 REQUIRED IN THE TRANSITION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FISCAL YEAR TO ALIGN WITH THE CALENDAR YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2024. THE MISSION OF THE FUTURES FOUNDATION IS TO BE A VOICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY HELPING INDIVIDUALS GET ACCESS TO EVERYDAY FUNDAMENTAL NEEDS, FACILITATING CREATION OF WAYS TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC NEEDS AND BEING A CATALYST IN DRIVING COLLABORATIVE LIFELONG CARE SOLUTIONS.

TO COMPREHENSIVELY AND HOLISTICALLY DIVE INTO SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ILLS THAT PLAGUE THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS UNEMPLOYMENT AND THE HOMELESS.