Safe Mind Space

There currently exists a huge stigma against mental health issues causing people suffering to suffer in silence. In the case that the ones suffering share, the people around them tend to think that the person can easily get “over it” or “aren’t trying hard enough” which is not the case. There have also been cases where the family of the person suffering is completely against seeking professional help, leaving them unable to afford the costs of professional help.

1 in 5 adults in America are living and working with a mental illness – most common are OCD, Bipolar Disorder, PTSD, and Chronic Depression. With the number of people suffering from a mental illness so high, it is imperative that they have a place to go when they are looking for help – in this case, it is Safe Mind Space.

Safe Mind Place’s main goal is to get rid of the stigma around mental health issues by providing young people – 12 – 26 years old  - with early access to mental health care and support. Safe Mind Place will have centers throughout California, each center will provide early intervention and care with the help of licensed therapists and psychiatrists. Safe Mind Place will also partner with local high schools and colleges in their surrounding area to provide mental health instructional materials and training for the faculty in these places.

With suicide being the 3rd leading cause of death in youth ages 10-14, Safe Mind Space is an important investment in our youth and our future.

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