Everymind Inc

Adult & community services adult case management, hotline, friendly visitor, representative payee, and soar these programs assist the community's most underserved adults by offering a variety of services which address vital needs and promote long-term wellness. Services are provided to low-income individuals unable to manage their federal benefits due to mental illness or disability, homeless or formerly homeless individuals, adults and families with adult children on the brink of homelessness, and homebound and isolated older adults. Many of these services are provided by volunteers and interns who provide friendship and assistance managing finances. Furthermore, professional staff assess and assist individuals with accessing benefits and housing. In addition, everymind's hotline supports members of our community in need of supportive listening, information and resources, and crisis intervention through phone, text, and chat services. Everymind answers the montgomery county hotline, one of nine core centers in the state of maryland answering the 988 suicide & crisis lifeline, and one of twenty national back-up centers for 988 text and chat. Everymind staff and volunteers provide assistance 24/7/365 days per year, including problem-solving and mental health crisis support as needed.

Military & veteran services serving together is everymind's commitment to veterans, service members, and their families. Providing a system of care coordination, serving together promotes the mental and physical wellness of those in the military and veteran community by bringing together service providers, organizations, and all levels of government into one network through collaboratives and events, capacity-building partnerships, and educational trainings and workshops. Furthermore, through one-on-one peer navigation and suicide prevention services, individuals and families are connected with essential resources to meet their unique needs.

Education services: mental health first aid (mhfa) emphasis is placed on educating the community about the importance of mental health and wellness through seminars, workshops, trainings, and evidence-based modules such as mhfa. Everymind staff develop educational trainings and modules which focus on children and youth, parents, school staff, service providers, veterans, faith-based organizations, and other members of the community, which increase knowledge on mental health and wellness, provide information and resources, and help reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.advocacy services: everymind advances mental health and wellness through nonpartisan advocacy that strengthens systems of care, reduces stigma, and builds community trust. Our efforts include educating policymakers on the needs of children, families, veterans, individuals, and the community at large; providing expert input on legislation and regulation; and engaging with coalitions to promote access, quality care, and prevention. Advocacy is a vital part of our community engagement strategy - ensuring that the voices of those we serve inform public policy, resource allocation, and mental health priorities. Everymind's advocacy work is conducted in accordance with irs guidelines for charitable organizations and is rooted in our mission to promote mental wellness for all.