ACCESS Foundation for School Mental Health
Support Student Wellness in Virginia Schools
The ACCESS Foundation for School Mental Health exists to help under-resourced and underserved school districts gain access to student mental health support, wellness resources, and school-connected services they may not otherwise be able to afford.
Through partnerships with Norfolk Public Schools and Chesapeake Public Schools, this initiative has the potential to support a combined student population of more than 67,000 students while also building a pathway for smaller districts to participate in the Student Assistance Program through underwriting, sponsorship, and philanthropic support.
Our Reach
Potential students reached through participating school districts.
Primary Focus
District Access
Helping underserved school systems access non-billable and non-clírical mental health supports.
What Funding Supports
District underwriting, student wellness kits, on-site school engagement, mental health resource distribution, and other non-billable supports that help schools participate in the Student Assistance Program.
Why access exists
Removing financial barriers to school-based mental health support
Many school districts want to provide stronger mental health support for their students but simply do not have the financial resources to implement programs at the level their students need. Budget limitations, competing priorities, and limited access to mental health professionals often prevent schools from expanding support services.
The ACCESS Foundation for School Mental Health was created to remove these barriers. Through philanthropic investment, corporate sponsorships, and community partnerships, ACCESS helps underwrite the non-billable and non-clinical services that make school-based mental health programs possible.
This allows underserved and underrepresented school districts to participate in the Student Assistance Program and provide students with resources that strengthen emotional resilience, coping skills, and access to early support.
How the model works
School
Schools identify the need for stronger student mental health support but may lack the funding to implement comprehensive services.
ACCESS Foundation
The foundation raises philanthropic and corporate funding that helps offset the cost of non-billable mental health supports and student wellness initiatives.
Community & Corporate Partners
Sponsors, foundations, and community partners invest in the initiative, helping expand access for districts that otherwise could not participate.
Students
Students receive access to wellness resources, outreach programming, and early mental health support—strengthening resilience and improving overall school well-being.
About the Initiative
A mission-driven structure designed to expand access for school districts
The Access Foundation for School Mental Health serves as the charitable support arm for student-centered mental health expansion efforts connected to Virtual Peace of Mind. Its primary purpose is to help underserved, underrepresented, and smaller school districts gain access to supports they may not otherwise be able to fund on their own.
This includes underwriting non-billable and non-clrical mental health services, supporting school-based outreach, and helping districts participate in the Student Assistance Program through philanthropic giving, corporate sponsorships, and community investment.
Why It Matters
Direct support for underserved and underrepresented school districts
Expanded access to non-billable and non-clinical mental health supports
Alignment with a student-centered and equity-focused mission
Visibility through school outreach and community acknowledgments
Association with initiatives reaching more than 67,000 students
Ways to support
Funding pathways for sponsors, foundations, and community partners
Underwrite District Participation
Help offset costs so underserved and smaller school districts can participate in the Student Assistance Program and receive needed mental health support.
Fund School Wellness Outreach
Support non-billable school-based outreach efforts that promote emotional wellness, resilience, and early mental health awareness.
Provide Student Resources and Supplies
Contribute materials, wellness kits, or event support that help schools deliver meaningful student engagement and practical mental health tools.
Become a Strategic Community Partner
Align your organization with an initiative focused on equity, access, and sustainable school-based mental health support across Virginia communities.
Support Levels
Flexible funding opportunities to expand district access and student wellness
Gold SponsoR
$25,000
Provides premier recognition while helping underserved district participation, expand large-scale resource distribution, and strengthen school-connected mental health support.
Silver Sponsor
$10,000
Supports district participation, wellness events, student wellness kits, and increased access to practical mental health resources.
Community Sponsor
$5,000
Supports mental health awareness materials, student wellness resources, and outreach efforts that help expand access for smaller school districts.
Why Partners Support This Mission
What funding can help make possible
District participation support
Student wellness kits and practical resources
School wellness event materials
Non-billable school-based mental health services
Mental health resource inserts
Student engagement supplies
Why Organizations Partner With ACCESS
What funding can help make possible
Partners and funders have the opportunity to help remove financial barriers for schools while supporting a practical, student-centered initiative focused on access, emotional wellness, and meaningful mental health support in school communities.
Ideal for healthcare organizations, banks, utilities, community foundations, local employers, and businesses seeking meaningful, equity-focused community investment opportunities.
Corporate Impact Recognition
How sponsors and partners are recognized
Organizations supporting the Access Foundation help remove financial barriers that prevent schools from expanding student mental health services. Corporate partners and philanthropic funders are recognized as community leaders helping expand access to school-based mental health support.
* Recognition on the Access Foundation webpage
* Acknowledgment during school-based wellness outreach events
* Visibility in community communications and program updates
* Opportunities to participate in student wellness initiatives
* Recognition as a partner supporting student mental health access
* Sponsorship recognition can be customized based on partnership level.
Impact Snapshot
67,000+
Potential students reached through current school district partnerships
2
Public school systems currently connected to the initiative
Growing
Expansion planned to support additional underserved school districts
Funding Inquiry Form
Tell us how you would like to support the mission
Use this form to express interest in sponsorship, district underwriting, in-kind support, or a direct donation to the ACCESS Foundation for School Mental Health. This form is designed to make it easy for organizations and individuals to take the next step.
Support Options
• Become a Community, Silver, or Gold Sponsor
• Underwrite school district participation in the Student Assistance Program
• Provide in-kind resources or student wellness supplies
• Make a direct donation to support underserved school districts
Donate to the cause
Every donation helps expand access for underserved school districts
In addition to sponsorship opportunities, the ACCESS Foundation for School Mental Health welcomes donations from individuals, businesses, and community supporters who want to help schools access mental health resources they may not otherwise be able to afford.
Donations can help underwrite district participation in the Student Assistance Program, support non-billable mental health outreach, provide wellness kits and student resources, and strengthen access to school-based emotional support services.
Donate to the cause
• Offset costs for smaller and under-resourced school districts
• Support non-clrical and non-billable student wellness programming
• Provide student wellness kits and practical mental health tools
• Strengthen district access to school-connected mental health support
contact
Let’s build stronger student wellness together
To discuss funding opportunities, district underwriting, sponsorship options, or support for student wellness outreach, contact the ACCESS Foundation for School Mental Health through Virtual Peace of Mind.
Contact Person
Dr. Tiffinee Yancey
CEO