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.
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.
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My Friend is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your gift is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation. Our federal tax identification number is 42-3477429.
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Of course. You remain in control of your recurring donation and can change or cancel it at any time.
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If you prefer to mail your gift, please send your check to:
My Friend Foundation
27 West 72nd Street, Suite D
New York, NY 10023 -
For questions about giving or website issues, please contact us at hello@myfriendfoundation.org.
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