PRO 2026-06 Mental Health Wellness Uniting Grant

PRO 2026-06 Mental Health Wellness Uniting Grant is sponsored by Children's Board Foundation Inc. Promotes mental health wellness for families and youth in Hillsborough County, Florida, funding services that enhance behavioral support, resource navigation, and social connections.

$2 Million in Grants Expand Mental Health Support for More Than 7,500 Children, Youth & Family Members | San Diego Foundation Read in English Leer en Español $2 Million in Grants Expand Mental Health Support for More Than 7,500 Children, Youth & Family Members Funding from San Diego Foundation for 38 nonprofits also helps prepare 160 future behavioral health professionals June 25, 2026 – San Diego, CA – More than 7,500 children, youth and family members across San Diego County will gain access to mental and behavioral health services through more than $2 million in grants awarded by San Diego Foundation (SDF) to 38 nonprofit organizations.

The funding, awarded through SDF’s Family Well-Being and Lotus Fund initiatives, will expand access to counseling, therapy, family support services and culturally responsive mental health programs throughout the region. The investment includes support for approximately 7,500 San Diegans, including 1,500 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) youth.

The grants will also provide workforce development opportunities for 160 students pursuing careers in mental and behavioral health. “Every family in our region should have access to mental and behavioral health services when they need them, close to home and from people they trust,” said Amenah Gulamhusein, Assistant Vice President, Community Impact, San Diego Foundation .

“These grants strengthen the organizations caring for children and families today, and they invest in the students who will carry this work forward for years to come.

” The funding responds to a growing need for mental and behavioral health support across the region: The Youth Well-Being in San Diego report from the Policy & Innovation Center found that 28% of San Diego Unified School District students reported poor mental health in 2023 . The 2026 Children Now scorecard found that 94% of California youth ages 14-25 report mental health concerns in an average month.

The State of San Diego AANHPI Report found that suicide is the leading cause of death among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander youth in California. The We Hear Youth report, developed in partnership with Mending Matters and SDF, found rising levels of stress, anxiety and depression among young people alongside an ongoing shortage of behavioral health professionals.

Grantees include, but are not limited to: Miracle Babies ($25,000) to deliver bilingual, trauma-informed therapy and support groups to low-to-moderate-income San Diego families whose infants are receiving care in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit).

Chicano Federation of San Diego County ($50,000) to expand culturally responsive, trauma-informed therapy and mental health education for youth ages 6-18+ and their caregivers/educators through a new Barrio Logan site. Episcopal Community Services ($50,000) to deliver bilingual, trauma-informed mental health care including therapy, assessments and family support to low-income children and caregivers in San Diego.

Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC) ($50,000) to strengthen mental health services designed to meet the needs of communities across San Diego County. California State University San Marcos Foundation ($50,000) to support the Pacific Islander Community Health Youth Program (PIC Health Youth), helping youth build knowledge and skills related to mental health and community well-being.

Karen Organization of San Diego ($50,000) to provide mental health intervention and support services for youth furthest from opportunity. “When young people can talk openly about mental health and find support that understands who they are, entire families grow stronger,” said Wendy Urushima-Conn, President and CEO of the Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC) .

“This partnership with San Diego Foundation allows us to reach more youth and families with the care and connection they deserve. ” A full list of grantees and funded programs can be found here . Learn more about San Diego Foundation’s commitment to mental health at SDFoundation.

org . San Diego Foundation believes in just, equitable, and resilient communities where every San Diegan can prosper, thrive and feel like they belong. We partner with donors, nonprofits and regional leaders to advance solutions that respond to community needs and strengthen San Diego.

Since 1975, SDF has granted more than $2 billion to nonprofits to improve quality of life in San Diego County and beyond. Learn more at SDFoundation. org .

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