Care shouldn't depend on what you can afford
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to break down the stigma around mental health, widen access to care, and build lasting resilience in underserved and youth communities.
Our mission
To break down the stigma associated with mental health conditions, expand access to mental health resources, and empower individuals with the tools they need for psychological resilience and long-term well-being.
Our vision
Communities where getting help for your mental health is as ordinary — and as available — as getting help for anything else.
Six programs, one purpose
Every dollar is allocated deliberately. Here's how the foundation's resources are divided across the work.
Community-based mental health services
45%Free counseling for underserved communities, mobile clinics in rural areas, and workshops hosted through schools and community centers.
Our largest program, led by professionals in psychology and public health, brings care directly to the people least likely to reach it on their own.
Crisis support and suicide prevention
15%A 24/7 helpline staffed by trained volunteers offering immediate support and coordinating intervention.
Someone is always there. Volunteers are trained to de-escalate, listen, and connect callers with emergency services when a situation calls for it.
Support groups and peer networks
15%Regular peer-led support groups in community spaces and online, for sharing experiences and building coping skills.
Recovery is easier alongside people who understand. Our groups offer a safe, judgment-free space to be heard.
Education and advocacy
10%Public seminars, webinars, and stigma-reduction campaigns built around real stories of resilience and recovery.
Delivered across schools, community centers, and online platforms to reach people wherever they already are.
Training programs
10%Year-round professional development for educators, healthcare providers, and volunteers.
Training covers mental health awareness, early warning signs, and practical intervention techniques.
Research and policy advocacy
10%Data collection and collaboration with stakeholders to advance evidence-based mental health care reform.
We turn what we learn on the ground into the case for better policy.
Someone is always there
The foundation runs a 24/7 helpline staffed by trained volunteers who listen, de-escalate, and connect callers with emergency services when it's needed.
If you are in immediate danger, don't wait for us.
Call or text 988The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential, and available 24/7. For a medical emergency, call 911.
Pedro Morante, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FADLN
Pedro is dual board-certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner, with expertise spanning ADHD, depression, anxiety, autism, and mood disorders. He founded the foundation to extend that care to people the healthcare system reaches last.
Three ways to help
The foundation runs on donations and community fundraising — that's what keeps its services free or affordable.
Donate
Tax-deductible gifts through our secure payment portal fund free and low-cost services for people who could not otherwise afford them.
Volunteer
Clinicians, students, and community members help staff the helpline, facilitate groups, and run workshops.
Partner
Schools, employers, and community organizations can host a workshop or bring a mobile clinic to their neighborhood.
Support the foundation
Donations are tax-deductible under EIN 33-3740536. To give, volunteer, or partner with us, get in touch — we'll point you to the right place.
PsychUp Mental Health Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit and a separate entity from PsychUp Nursing PC.