Our Mission
Everyone has access to financial resources to mental health services. Period.
Our Goal
Ensure that everyone has access to funding for mental health services. We believe that mental wellness should be prioritized just like physical health, allowing individuals to thrive in their daily lives.
Our goal
Ensure that everyone has access to funding for mental health services. We believe that mental wellness should be prioritized just like physical health, allowing individuals to thrive in their daily lives.
The "HOW"
Our process is uncomplicated. Through support of our donors and grants, we work closely with a network of providers that refer patients based on the financial need.
Facts and stats
In Pennsylvania alone, approximately 6% of the population is uninsured. That is roughly $670,000 people that do not have access to valuable mental health care due to the cost of insurance. As cost of treatment continues to rise, 1.5 million people in Pa fall below the poverty level, making it nearly impossible to access care through out of pocket expense.
It is no secret that the world is in a mental health crisis. But did you know that in Pennsylvania, suicide is the 13th leading cause of death overall AND the (3rd) THIRD leading cause of death for individuals age 10-34. We are losing people to mental health illnesses at an alarming rate. Nearly half of all Pa students report feelings of depression, 16% admitted in a survey to planning their suicide. People need access to therapy, counseling and psychiatric care more now than ever.
Theres much evidence to support mental health and addiction disorders go hand and hand. Approximately 14 people die in Pennsylvania every day from drug overdose. Over one million people with a mental health disorder go untreated or undiagnosed. Without a diagnoses and treatment these individuals often resort to self medicating through alcoholism and illegal drug use.
At The Open Bridge Project we believe that everyone should have access to services that can improve their mental wellbeing, regardless of income and lack of insurance.
Your tax deductible donation can be the first step for someone starting on their wellness journey. With the average out of pocket cost of therapy being $100-$250+ per session, your donation can help change a life for the better .
Are you ready to help make a difference?