WHO WE ARE
BREAKING
THE SILENCE.
Mental Health & You Foundation is a community-rooted nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth through mental health education, peer-led programs, and culturally grounded tools. We empower young people to speak their truth, support one another, and lead change in their schools and communities.
OUR STORY
FROM PAIN
TO PURPOSE
We aim to improve mental health and well-being in Black communities through culturally responsive and holistic support, with a focus on newcomers, immigrants, and first-generation youth.
- ERNEST - CO-FOUNDER & YOUTH AMBASSADOR
"WE DIDN'T WANT FOR THE WORLD TO CHANGE, WE BECAME THE CHANGE"
Youth Ambassador Program launching Fall 2025.
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Peer-led mentorship & mental health literacy workshops
Quarterly wellness events
& campaigns
WHAT WE STAND FOR
OUR VALUES
01
Cultural Responsiveness
Recognizing the role of culture, migration, family, and community in mental health.
02
Belonging
Creating spaces where Black people feel seen, heard, and connected.
03
COMMUNITY FIRST
Valuing storytelling and personal experiences as pathways to healing and connection.
04
YOUTH VOICE
Reducing barriers to mental health information, services, and support.
05
Early Intervention
Supporting people before challenges become crises.
06
Holistic Wellness
Recognizing the connection between mental, physical, social, and community well-being.
08
Empowerment
Equipping people with tools, knowledge, and resources to support their well-being.