Our exciting volunteer program, called Friends of the Foundation, offers a number of ways for individuals to help the foundation, including outreach, building local and regional partnerships and raising financial support. Members of Friends of the Foundation will receive regular e-mail communications containing information about our grants and programs.

How Can I help?

Learn More About the Foundation
The more you know, the more you can do. Subscribe to our new e-mail updates to stay abreast of foundation activities and learn how we can work together.

Spread the Word
You believe in the foundation and its mission. Let your colleagues know about the foundation's programs and how they can make a contribution by sending an e-mail, speaking at a district branch meeting, writing a letter, or making a phone call. Your demonstration of support will encourage others to join you in supporting the American Psychiatric Foundation.

Raise Money by Hosting an Event or Program
There are a wide variety of ways that the foundation can work with you to host programming in your community. From holding a foundation fundraiser, to bringing a speaker to an event, or providing education about our programs, we will work with you to find the right event for your locale.

Publicize the Work of the Foundation
Keep the work of the APF front and center by finding opportunities to include information on the foundation in local communications.

Branch Out
The foundation's grants and programs are directed toward public awareness of mental illnesses and the availability of treatment. Our goals are shared by many others in your community. You can play a role in bringing prospective partners to the attention of the foundation.

If you'd like to join Friends of the Foundation, please submit your contact information. To learn more, please contact Lindsey McClenathan at (703) 907-8503 or lmcclenathan@psych.org.

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