The Heart of Virginia Foundation
the problem:
The Heart of Virginia Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) foundation that offers charitable and educational opportunites to promote emotional well-being through the arts and to fight the prejudice and discrimination against persons with mental illness.
Our mission is to raise awareness of a desperate need for expanded and accessible mental health and well being programs, and to erase the stigma of mental illness through education and community outreach.
vital stats:
people impacted:
10,000people involved:
89why it's important:
Mental illness is a treatable disease, yet in a society that tolerates prejudice and discrimination against persons living with mental illness, treatment is often not sought.
the plan of action:
To provide outreach and education through creative arts and well being programs as a way of erasing the stigma of mental illness.
how you can get involved:
We need volunteers in a number of areas. Our needs continue to expand.
project updates:
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