join us in making mental health a skill for life.

My Friend Foundation helps young people build the skills, emotional literacy, and support systems they need to navigate challenges—before they escalate. Your gift helps make this work possible.

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Reduces stigma and raises mental health awareness in schools and communities, giving young people and their support systems practical tools they can use in real life.

How your donation supports our mission

Your gift helps us turn our mission into action by funding research, bringing mental health education into communities, and connecting young people to needed care.

  • Research: Supports research that helps us better understand what young people need and identify evidence-informed ways to support their mental health.

  • Education: Funds education and training for the people who support young people every day including parents, educators, counselors, and peers.

  • Community Programs: Reduces stigma and raises mental health awareness in schools and communities, giving young people and their support systems practical tools they can use in real life.

  • Treatment Access:  Helps young people overcome financial and systemic barriers to accessing the treatment and level of care they need.

FAQ

“My friend,” is an invitation:
to make mental health part of everyday conversation, to show up for one another, and to break down the silence and stigma that can keep someone from reaching out.

My friend, Chris.

My friend, you've got this!

My friend, what's your sign?

My friend, let's figure it out.

My friend, how's your son?

My friend, Chris. ✹ My friend, you've got this! ✹ My friend, what's your sign? ✹ My friend, let's figure it out. ✹ My friend, how's your son? ✹

My friend, how are you holding up?

My friend, thank you for being here.

My friend, I'm sorry for your loss.

My friend, how are you?

My friend, Analise.

My friend, how are you holding up? ✹ My friend, thank you for being here. ✹ My friend, I'm sorry for your loss. ✹ My friend, how are you? ✹ My friend, Analise. ✹

My friend, Blake.

My friend, how's your son.

My friend, let's get coffee.

My friend, do you need anything?

My friend, I love your smile.

My friend, Blake. ✹ My friend, how's your son. ✹ My friend, let's get coffee. ✹ My friend, do you need anything? ✹ My friend, I love your smile. ✹

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