The National Institute of Mental Health states that one in five Americans live with mental illness, but many do not have the resources or funds to receive treatment. This has caused some individuals to take matters into their own hands, both in the U.S and overseas. Here is some advice on how to set up a mental health charity if you believe you cannot find what you are looking for.
Consider what type of mental health charity you want to be. Are you covering mental health as an umbrella term, or are you more focused on specific mental health conditions, such as depression?
Running a nonprofit organization by yourself can be difficult, and you may make more of a difference by recruiting members to spread the word. The first members can act as leaders for specific departments and duties.
Many fundraising opportunities are available, so consider which approach is best for your first fundraiser. This will help establish your charity and bring eyes towards your cause.
In some parts of the U.S, as well as other parts of the world, you will need to register your charity before you can solicit donations and start to make a difference.
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