Four County Community Foundation

Mental Health Fund… for a better tomorrow

More than one in five American adults – which amounts to more than 1.4 million Michiganders – is living with a mental health condition.  Despite advancements in care, many residents still struggle to get the help they need.  

Our Foundation leaders are aware of the need to address mental health issues.  Conversations with local health professionals, nonprofit groups and school staff, along with the results of a community needs survey spurred the Foundation to create the Mental Health Fund.  The Fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations delivering mental health programs in the communities we serve.

In 2023, 4CCF utilized fund dollars to supplement the cost of 70 counseling sessions for 21 clients of WillowsEdge Counseling and Healing Arts Center. The majority of clients helped were considered “underinsured” and several benefitted from being able to have weekly sessions. Those who received assistance ranged in age from 13 to 49 years and hailed from eight communities in 4CCF’s service area.

“WillowsEdge has been the best experience I’ve had so far with therapy. This grant is helping me continue my progress and keep me afloat during a difficult time. I hope more people in need have the ability to have this opportunity,” a recipients said.

During this giving season, consider supporting this important work with a donation to the Mental Health Fund…for a better tomorrow.  Gifts of any amount can be directed toward the fund’s endowment or immediate needs for mental health services.

Thank you for supporting Four County Community Foundation.  Your generosity allows us to bring together organizations and people to address important issues like mental health.

Nonprofit organizations needing financial support for programs adressing mental health in the communities we serve may contact the Foundation office.  Grant requests for the Fund will be reviewed as part of the quarterly grant cycle.