About The SHINE Initiative

Shining a Light on Mental Illness

The SHINE Initiative is a leader in the fight against mental illness in children and young adults - developing funding and strategic alliances to improve mental health awareness, research, programming and public policy. Mental illness is a mainstream health issue and recovery is possible.

Mission
The SHINE Initiative will be a leader in the fight against mental illness in children and young adults. In pursuit of this mission, the SHINE Initiative develops funding and strategic alliances to improve mental health awareness and education, research, programming and public policy. The SHINE Initiative will promote the fact that mental illness is a mainstream issue and that recovery from mental illness is possible.

Vision
The SHINE Initiative will be recognized as a National Fund for Mental Illness as evidenced by its success in raising funds and creating alliances that significantly improve the quality of life for those people affected by mental illness so that they may live with the dignity and respect that we all rightfully expect and deserve.

Four Pillars
The SHINE Initiative is a social enterprise. All monies raised are directly focused into the following "four pillars" of our work:

Research
Biological research that focuses on the discovery of the root causes of major mental illnesses such as bi-polar disorder, manic-depressive disorder, paranoid schizophrenia, etc. will be considered for funding. "Finding the cause and the cure" is the cornerstone of our work.

Education
Programs will be designed that give voice to public understanding and awareness and ultimately work to reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness. Professional seminars and school-wide forums will also be developed.

Programming
Innovative mental health programs that demonstrate replicable potential and financial sustainability will be considered for funding.

Public Policy
In an effort to assure that the best public policies for children's mental health services are formulated, we will work with our Legislators to help shape public policy.

We Need Your Support

Please make a 3-5 year pledge to help support the SHINE Initiative's ability to shine a light on mental illness. Please donate any amount you can.






	About The SHINE Initiative Shining a Light on Mental Illness The SHINE Initiative is a leader in the fight against mental illness in children and young adults - developing funding and strategic alliances to improve mental health awareness, research, programming and public policy. Mental illness is a mainstream health issue and recovery is possible. Mission The SHINE Initiative will be a leader in the fight against mental illness in children and young adults. In pursuit of this mission, the SHINE Initiative develops funding and strategic alliances to improve mental health awareness and education, research, programming and public policy. The SHINE Initiative will promote the fact that mental illness is a mainstream issue and that recovery from mental illness is possible. Vision The SHINE Initiative will be recognized as a National Fund for Mental Illness as evidenced by its success in raising funds and creating alliances that significantly improve the quality of life for those people affected by mental illness so that they may live with the dignity and respect that we all rightfully expect and deserve. Four Pillars The SHINE Initiative is a social enterprise. All monies raised are directly focused into the following "four pillars" of our work: Research Biological research that focuses on the discovery of the root causes of major mental illnesses such as bi-polar disorder, manic-depressive disorder, paranoid schizophrenia, etc. will be considered for funding. "Finding the cause and the cure" is the cornerstone of our work. Education Programs will be designed that give voice to public understanding and awareness and ultimately work to reduce the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness. Professional seminars and school-wide forums will also be developed. Programming Innovative mental health programs that demonstrate replicable potential and financial sustainability will be considered for funding. Public Policy In an effort to assure that the best public policies for children's mental health services are formulated, we will work with our Legislators to help shape public policy. We Need Your Support Please make a 3-5 year pledge to help support the SHINE Initiative's ability to shine a light on mental illness. Please donate any amount you can.