# Rural Mental Health Innovation Grant

Investor in Alexandria, Virginia

## About Rural Mental Health Innovation Grant

Through generous support from West Fraser, Mental Health America (MHA) is launching a multi-faceted initiative to strengthen mental health in the communities where West Fraser employees live and work.

As part of this effort, MHA will award two $55,000 grants to nonprofit organizations advancing innovative, community-driven approaches to mental health in rural communities.

These grants are intended to support efforts already underway — helping organizations expand, adapt, and strengthen solutions that address real and persistent barriers such as limited access to care, transportation challenges, and stigma.

To further support this work, MHA offers a range of rural mental health resources, including free webinars and practical tools designed for individuals and communities.

This funding is intended to:

▪Build on existing programs, not brand new ideas. ▪Strengthen implementation and reach. ▪Generate insights that can be applied in other rural communities.

Examples of eligible approaches include, but are not limited to:

▪Peer support or navigator models. ▪Telehealth or digital access strategies. ▪Tailored community interventions. ▪Nontraditional engagement and/or community outreach approaches. ▪Use of emerging technologies.

## People

- **America Paredes**, Chief Social Impact Officer

## Key Facts

- **Location:** Alexandria, Virginia
- **Investor Type:** Grant
- **Founded:** 1909

## Investment Industries

- Grant
- Health and Wellness
- Medical/Healthcare

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