Investing In Mental Health to Help Break Stigmas
Provide life-saving skills through Mental Health First Aid™ training
InvestInMentalHealth.org
Who We Are
We’re a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to provide free and low-cost Mental Health First Aid training that empowers communities, reduces stigma, and supports early intervention for mental health challenges.
By 2027, we aim to certify 5,000 individuals across the U.S. to build a stronger, more mental health-aware community that prioritizes well-being and recovery.
As a non-profit organization, all donations and support directly contribute to expanding our life-saving Mental Health First Aid programs.
Meet Our Founder
Hi, I’m Loretta
As someone with firsthand experience with anxiety and situational depression, I have seen the growing need for mental health awareness and action. After losing my nephew to a substance-use disorder, I became committed to breaking the stigma surrounding all mental health disorders, not just substance use ones. My mission is to help others become Mental Health First Aiders and provide early intervention skills to support those in need.
Becoming a Mental Health First-Aider
We support an evidence-based Mental Health First Aid certification course, developed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. This early intervention program teaches participants how to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges, and how to provide initial support until professional help is available.
Using community-specific scenarios, activities, and videos, participants learn the 5-step Action Plan (ALGEE) that builds mental health literacy, helping individuals to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to intervene early, offering support that can make a life-saving difference.
You’ll not only gain practical tools for early intervention but also contribute to breaking the stigma around mental health in your community.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Donate to join us in the fight to improve mental health awareness and save lives with early intervention.