Club Foundation

Did you know?

1 IN 8 PEOPLE

LIVE WITH A MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER

Mental health conditions like anxiety and depression affect nearly 1 billion people globally—that’s 1 in 8 of us.

Source: World Health Organization (2022)

1 in 7 ADOLESCENTS

EXPERIENCE A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION

Young people are not immune. Mental health struggles begin early-- 1 in 7 adolescents facing a disorder that can impact school, relationships, and well-being.

Source: WHO – Adolescent Mental Health (2021)

1 in 100 DEATHS

HAPPEN VIA SUICIDE

Suicide claims more than 700,000 lives each year—that's one person every 40 seconds. It’s preventable, and support saves lives.

Source: WHO – Suicide (2023)

Your Support MATTERS!

The Rotary Club of Mental Health & Wellness Foundation

We launched this foundation in July 2023 to deepen our impact in mental health and wellness by supporting mission-aligned projects.

The mission of this new foundation is to provide financial assistance to local and global grassroots initiatives and nonprofit organizations making impact in the mental health and wellness field.

Every Spring, we also award several “Be Kind” Scholarships to young students getting ready to enter the mental health and wellness workforce.

Our Foundation is overseen by an experienced group of Rotarians and professionals:

Board

Nabil Khoury, M.D. Foundation President; Club Member
Faye Sahai – Foundation Member; Incoming Club Secretary
Alejandro J. Parajon – Foundation Treasurer; Rotary District 5280 Governor
Mike Shaar – Foundation Secretary; Rotarian in District 5280
Carlos Haro, Ph.D – Foundation Vice President; Rotarian in District 5280

Why Now?

Mental health matters—now more than ever. Emotional well-being is a fundamental human right, not a privilege. Through the power of service, compassion, and community, we support projects that bring hope, healing, and connection to those who need it most.

Your generosity fuels our mission.

Whether it's providing Coping Kits to children in crisis, building Tranquility Spaces that promote peace and healing, funding our Be Kind Scholarship for future mental health leaders, or supporting suicide prevention initiatives—your donation helps make mental wellness accessible to all.

Every dollar makes a difference.

🌍 Help us change the world—one act of kindness, one project, one life at a time.

🙏 Together, we can make mental health a priority. Please consider donating today.

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Past projects

Coping kits

Tools for resilience, delivered with care.

Coping Kits are thoughtfully assembled packages filled with age-appropriate tools to support emotional regulation and mental wellness. Designed for children, teens, and adults facing stress, trauma, or transitions, these kits include items such as stress balls, journals, grounding tools, and calming activities, offering accessible and tangible support in times of need.

Tranquility Spaces

Creating calm in the chaos.

Tranquility Spaces are safe, soothing environments designed to promote mindfulness, emotional regulation, and healing. Installed in schools, shelters, community centers, and service organizations, these spaces provide a peaceful retreat equipped with sensory tools, calming visuals, and wellness resources to support the mental well-being of individuals of all ages.

Be Kind Scholarship

Funding the future of mental wellness.

The Be Kind Scholarship supports undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students whose studies or service intersect with mental health and emotional well-being. Whether future therapists, educators, advocates, or community leaders, recipients are changemakers committed to building a more compassionate, mentally healthy world.