Therapy Fund Foundation

A 501c3 nonprofit organization founded by Ashley McGirt- Adair

WE BELIEVE BLACK COMMUNITIES SHOULD HAVE THE POWER, RESOURCES, AND ACCESS TO DEFINE WHAT HEALING LOOKS LIKE FOR OURSELVES.

Healing is not only about access to therapy. It is about transforming the conditions, systems, and decisions that shape our well-being.

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Our mission is to eliminate barriers to healing within Black and other historically excluded communities.

Therapy Fund Foundation is a Black-led organization building community power to transform who has access to healing, who provides behavioral healthcare, and who has influence over the systems and resources that shape mental health care.

We do this by expanding access to culturally responsive therapy and peer support, investing in the next generation of behavioral health professionals, developing youth and community leadership, and creating opportunities for Black communities to shape the programs, resources, and systems that affect our well-being.

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Our Community Statement

We denounce the historic and systemic nature of the continuing racism against people marked as non-white. We know that the responsibility for striving toward racial justice belongs to all of us, and in particular to those of us who have historically been over-represented and racially privileged.

We reaffirm our commitment to fighting racism and supporting equity and inclusion. At Therapy Fund Foundation we have made a commitment to sustained action, because building an anti-racist world does not end when the news dies down. We value everyone and treat people with dignity and respect.

Our Story

A historical overview of how the Therapy Fund Foundation came to be.

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Health equity for all.

We envision Black and other historically excluded communities with the resources, relationships, leadership, and decision-making power necessary to thrive.

That means more than increasing access to mental health services. It means strengthening the Black behavioral health workforce, investing in youth and families, supporting community-led solutions, and ensuring the people most impacted by inequity have meaningful influence over the systems designed to serve them

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our core Values

Wellness

At the Therapy Fund Foundation, wellness is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in fostering holistic well-being that encompasses mental, emotional, and physical health. Wellness is not just the absence of illness but the presence of balance, self-awareness, and the ability to thrive.

We are committed to creating spaces and opportunities that empower individuals to reclaim their wellness, embrace healing, and build resilience. Through our programs, partnerships, and community efforts, we strive to ensure that everyone has access to the resources and support needed to achieve and sustain their well-being. Wellness is not a destination, it’s a journey we take together.

Respect & Inclusiveness

We embrace diversity and inclusion. At Therapy Fund Foundation, we have a special responsibility to bear witness to injustice and inhumanity. We stand with all those who work and demonstrate for justice, and we join their calls for institutional change.

We also recognize that it is not enough to affirm these principles in the abstract. This moment encapsulates particular harms and traumas to our BIPOC community members.

As an organization, we explicitly affirm our solidarity with Black Indigeonus and all People of Color across the globe.

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Integrity

We act with the highest level of accountability, we provide fair, accurate and honest disclosure of information, and we treat all individuals in a fair and responsible manner, inspiring the highest level of trust within our communities.

Communication

At the Therapy Fund Foundation, communication is the cornerstone of our work. We value open, transparent, and inclusive dialogue that builds trust and strengthens relationships. Effective communication is essential to understanding the diverse needs of our community and ensuring that every voice is heard and respected. We are committed to fostering conversations that inspire connection, empower advocacy, and promote healing. Through thoughtful engagement and active listening, we create pathways for collaboration and shared understanding. Communication is not just about exchanging information—it’s about building bridges and amplifying the voices of those we serve.

If we’re going to heal, let it be glorious!

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  • A woman with long, curly black hair and medium brown skin wearing a white T-shirt with orange and brown lettering and an olive green jacket, against a plain white background.

    Ashley McGirt

    Founder | CEO

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    Omanie McGirt

    Interim Development Director

  • A woman with long black wavy hair smiling, wearing a white blazer and a black top, standing outdoors against a white brick wall with windows and greenery in the background.

    Jacquell Malvar

    Director of Programs

  • A woman smiling outdoors in a sunflower field, wearing a black head wrap, colorful beaded earrings, and a green plaid shawl over a white sweater.

    Nansare Consolata

    Outreach Coordinator

  • A woman with long, wavy hair smiling, standing outdoors next to a white brick wall with a large window behind her.

    Jessie Howard

    Engagement and Communications Coordinator

  • Zvia Ntholo

    Zvia Ntholo

    Administrator

  • A woman with long dark hair smiling at the camera, standing near the ocean with waves and a clear sky in the background.

    Dr Cali Slair

    Director of Communications and Engagement

  • A young woman with braided hair wearing a black turtleneck and dress, sitting against a blue background, smiling softly at the camera.

    Ruth Assefa

    Therapist Empowerment & Engagement Lead

  • Ava McGee

    Outreach Coordinator

Board of Directors

“Until there are systems in place ensuring those in need can receive free therapy and those who provide it are adequately compensated there will always be a place for the therapy fund!”

- Founder -Ashley McGirt-Adair

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