ABOUT US
THE WHY BEHIND THE WHAT
Mental health is now a more prevalent topic of discussion than ever before. However, as awareness increases, so do the associated statistics. Although awareness is crucial, it alone does not drive change. The Scatter Joy Project transcends the role of a nonprofit; it is a movement designed to bridge this gap. Fueled by a belief in intentional conversations, raised voices, dismantled barriers, and enhanced accessibility, its goal is to make mental health care more affordable for all.
Awareness that leads to action creates mental health solutions. We exist to fill this gap.
Throughout the pandemic, we were continually finding ourselves closely connected with friends, family members, and others within our community struggling with mental and emotional health issues. To be honest, we were too. This all led to a question that motivated us to launch The Scatter Joy Project.
“What gets in the way of people getting help and healing?”
Through conversations and research, we defined 3 major hurdles–the negative stigma, the overwhelming search for care, and the cost of treatment.
Everything we do is inspired to help people overcome these obstacles by creating conversations about mental health and therapy, making the search for care easier to navigate, and providing resources to make treatment more affordable.
But more than that, we wanted to create a compassionate community that can unite around the strength in our individual stories, scars included. You can rally around joy, but you can also rally around struggle in pursuit of joy.
there is no beautifier of complexion, or form, or behavior, like the wish to scatter joy and not pain around us.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
take action. Scatter Joy.
WHAT WE DO
Fighting the Negative Stigma
There is a negative stigma that accompanies mental health struggles. We are creating conversations and spreading awareness with our apparel, social media content, podcast, and other community materials and resources.These are conversations that play a large role in ending the negative stigma that accompanies mental health.
These make mental health mentionable, and anything mentionable is manageable.
Creating Compassionate Community
Loneliness is like gasoline on the fire with mental health. We are bringing people together in culturally relevant and creative ways. We host in-person and virtual workshops, events, and social service projects to support people within their own battle and inspire them to act in selfless ways.
The best way to experience joy is to scatter it.
Making Mental Health Accessible and Affordable
The search and cost for mental health care can be overwhelming. We provide resources and tools to help people find the treatment they need & deserve. Those in need can use our Crisis Text Line and our Find Help Network to find & connect with mental health professionals and other reduced cost resources.
Text SCATTER to 741741 to connect with a free, 24/7, confidential crisis counselor.
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