About Us.
ACTNow for Mental health (ANMH) is a non-profit (501(c)(3)) organization dedicated to expanding access to mental health services and support, while fighting mental & behavioral health stigma for all young adults (ages 17-32). ANMH focuses on communities that have been historically underserved by the health system including LGBTQIA+ and POC populations, people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, and people who are uninsured or underinsured.
Through the pillars of Advocacy, Compassion, and Treatment, ANMH advocates for systemic policy reforms, implements stigma free campaigns and partnerships with local schools and universities, and provides free telehealth services to young adults in the D.C., Maryland, Virginia areas (DMV) and free support groups to young adults nationwide.
HOW WE GET THERE.
Advocacy
Establishing national awareness and mental health literacy campaigns. Synthesizing and disseminating research and resources. Educating and working with policymakers
Compassion
Encouraging peers to lead their peers. Engaging national spokespeople, celebrities, and partners in educational speaker series on compassion. Promoting stigma free social media campaigns.
treatment
Establishing a national network of low-cost or free mental health professionals. Developing and tailoring innovative mental health technologies and programs.
Board of directors
Edward Q Garcia III, MPH
Director of the Foundation for Social Connection, Senior Advisor to the Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness
Patrick J. Kennedy
Former U.S. Representative (D-RI), Founder of The Kennedy Forum, Mental Health Advocacy Leader
Sharday Lewis, MPH
Public Health Analyst at the HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD and TB DC Department of Health
tom koutsoumpas, jr.
CEO of the National Partnership for Hospice and Healthcare Innovation, CEO of Capital Caring Health
Stephen Reese
President and CEO of the Health Education Network
