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Ways You Can Support Mental Health in Louisville
When you donate to Mental Health Lou, your contribution helps us continue to share mental health resources throughout Louisville - where we have a special focus on underserved areas. Whether you're a small donor or larger corporation, your funds truly make a big impact!
Make Your Donation Go Further
Many workplaces will match charitable contributions made by their employees, doubling—or even tripling—the impact of your gift. The University of Louisville has created a searchable database that makes it easy to find out if your employer participates in a matching gift program.
Click the link below and use the search bar to check your company’s options. It only takes a moment, and it can help your donation go even further in supporting our mission.
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Current needs: Workshop sponsorships to cover speaker fees.
With your support we can bring licensed, mental health professionals to present a month long series of workshops at 6 branch locations, including branches located in West and South West Louisville. These workshops are free and open to the public with the aim to improve emotional self awareness and self care tools.
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Current needs: Sponsors and Community Partners looking to host a mini mental health fair at their business!
Partnering with local businesses, we bring wellness providers out into the community to connect them to resources so local they're in the neighborhood! These events are hands on and interactive, with mini workshops, often including arts, yoga, bodywork and music. n text goes here
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Current needs include: Covering workshop fees for speakers and cost of materials for the students attending mental health fairs.
Local schools can submit a request to have our Speakers Collective professionals provide a workshop/professional development or training just for them! Our speakers create programs specific to each school's needs, whether it's for students, staff or families!
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Current needs include: Covering workshop fees for speakers and cost of materials for the students attending mental health fairs.
Local schools can submit a request to have our Speakers Collective professionals provide a workshop/professional development or training just for them! Our speakers create programs specific to each school's needs, whether it's for students, staff or families!
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Bring Free Suicide Prevention Workshops to Our Community
Partner with us to save lives through free suicide prevention workshops, offered in collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Whether for your organization, friend group, or community, these workshops provide life-saving education at no cost.
While the workshops are free, your donation supports our general funds, enabling us to continue this vital work and expand our impact. Together, we can make a difference in mental health and suicide prevention.
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Join Our Free Virtual Meditation Sessions
Prioritize your mental well-being with our free, monthly virtual meditation sessions, led by Emily Vicars of Mental Health Lou. Held online every Sunday from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM, these sessions include guided meditation and reflective journaling to help you find calm and clarity.
Let us support your mental health journey with these accessible, restorative practices. All are welcome!
Volunteer and become a listener with Sidewalk Talk
Sidewalk Talk empowers communities by fostering meaningful connections through heart-centered listening in public spaces. Join our mission to enhance mental health and create supportive environments, one conversation at a time.
Become an Ambassador for Mental Health Lou
These are community-connected supporters who believe in our mission and help spread the word in meaningful ways. From networking and making introductions to supporting fundraising and volunteering, they play a key role in growing our impact.
Events
We believe mental health is a community effort. In addition to the events we host, we also highlight workshops, groups, and gatherings led by other local providers and organizations doing great work in the Louisville area.
Resources
Our community guides are a quick way to find local resources based on specific needs and preferences.
Explore various mental health focused content
Read an article, watch mental health focused video content or explore our free course offering.
Free Course
Let’s explore how stress affects the nervous system and share concrete self-care strategies you can use every day.
Our Supporters & Who We Work With
The work we do is made possible through sponsorships, grants, and community partnerships. With the backing of our community, we can offer free workshops, counseling groups, and continue hosting mental health events and other outreach projects.
As a community partner or sponsor, you play a crucial role in making these valuable programs accessible. At Mental Health Lou, we believe that community support is essential for healing. You can be a part of this important work by supporting us today!
Mental Health Focused Merchandise for Purchase
Want to be a Mental Health Lou Advocate? Check out our Merch! We have everything from mugs to T Shirts to help spread awareness and break the stigma of mental health. All profits support mental health programming.
