Our vision is a world where every individual, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status, has access to quality mental health care and the opportunity to pursue high-level degrees in mental health fields. We envision thriving communities where mental wellness is prioritized, stigma is reduced, and diverse voices are represented and empowered to give back, creating a sustainable cycle of care and support.
Our mission is to enhance access to mental health care in underserved communities, particularly for Latino individuals and families, as well as those with socioeconomic need. We strive to provide ongoing therapy support and educational scholarships for aspiring mental health professionals, enabling more individuals from these communities to pursue advanced degrees and return to serve their neighborhoods while earning fair and competitive compensation that reflects their education, experience, and professional qualifications. Through our initiatives, we aim to foster a culture of wellness, resilience, and empowerment.
Enhancing access to mental health care in underserved communities, particularly for Latino individuals and families, as well as those with socioeconomic need.
Our mission
Operates in partnership with an established therapy practice for ongoing support and supervision.
Connects clients with culturally competent, trauma-informed clinicians.
Offers free and low-cost therapy to individuals who might otherwise be unable to afford care.
Accessible, Compassionate Therapy
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How We Support the Community
Mentors early-career Latino mental health professionals through supervised fieldwork and support.
Ensures fair, equitable compensation for therapists serving high-need populations.
Provides internships and clinical training to master’s-level students pursuing therapy licensure.
Workforce Development & Fair Pay
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How We Support the Community
Fosters a diverse pipeline of therapists equipped to serve their communities.
Helps eliminate the financial barriers to licensure, graduate study, and continuing education.
Funds scholarships for Latino students entering the mental health field.
Scholarships & Education Access
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How We Support the Community
Support therapy for underserved individuals and families.
Make a lasting impact on community mental health.
Partners with schools, clinics, and nonprofits to build integrated community care.
Offers psychoeducation, prevention, and de-stigmatization tools at the local level.
Hosts mental health workshops, wellness events, and resource drives.
Community-Centered Engagement
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How We Support the Community
- On-demand mental health content (yoga, meditations, micro-courses)
- Self-guided support for burnout, depression, grief, anxiety, and more
- Culturally inclusive, affordable, and accessible tools for everyday emotional care
- Check-ins, prompts, and progress tracking that meet people where they are
By funding free memberships and offering this as a wraparound resource, the Foundation ensures that mental health support doesn’t stop when therapy ends—or before it begins.
An Ongoing Pathway to Mental Wellness
MOve | Well
Your support helps provide life changing mental health care to individuals in underserved communities. Give hope. Fund healing.
Learn how your organization can make a lasting impact on community mental health. Join us in expanding access to therapy and wellness services.
We believe that healing is a human right—not a luxury. Whether through a donation, partnership, or professional collaboration, you can help us build a more mentally well and equitable world.
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Move Forward Wellness Foundation is a registered 501 (c) 3 non profit organization. Donations are tax deductible.
tax ID: 33-4564017
