Lee Foundation

The Lee Foundation and #ErieCountyMedicalCenter have a longstanding partnership and we are proud to support the expansion of their Help Center. To find out more about the Help Center, click here: bit.ly/3gDy31R #ECMC #MentalHealthMatters #Mentalhealthawareness

No one should be shamed or stigmatized for needing to take medication for their mental or physical health. - Image SelfLoveRainbow on IG

In the United States, anxiety disorders affect as many as one in five adults. Now, for the first time, a panel of national medical experts has recommended that adults under age 65 get screened for anxiety during routine medical visits #Anxiety gma.abc/3VIJSnQ

The Lee Foundation partners with 11 schools to award scholarships in engineering, stem, and mental health. Welcome to our newest partners - @ClarksonUniversity and @RPI #LeeScholars #Scholarships #Engineering #STEM #Clarkson #RPI #LeeFoundation

Friendships are an important part of wellness. But making friends—and maintaining those relationships—can be a lot of work, especially if you have a mental health condition. Check out these tips on maintaining friendships bit.ly/3CDX2Lh #Mentalillnessawarenessweek

October 2-8, 2022 is Mental Illness Awareness Week - a National effort to educate and increase awareness about mental illness. For more information and resources visit: bit.ly/2l0e15y #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek #NAMI #MentalHealthMatters #LeeFoundation

We are committed to ensuring our community has access to the best mental health services. In partnership with @UofR, we have launched a new clinic for people at high-risk for the imminent development of psychotic disorders. First of its kind in Upstate NY lee.foundation/news/news/new-…

Next week we will be joining @wnedpbs studios to showcase excerpts from "Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness." This will be an open space to normalize discussions on mental health and wellness, especially among Indigenous youth and their families: ow.ly/o3UK50KkaM7

Approximately 1 in 5 Western New Yorkers is living with a mental health diagnosis, yet many of us suffer in silence because of stigma. The Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition offers resources and stories to help stop shame and increase support: ow.ly/99u550K8OhS

According to SAMHSA, roughly 1:3 first responders develop PTSD, compared to 1:5 people in the general population. Here is a helpful resource to break the stigma and help our heroes get help: ow.ly/ChVu50K2vZ7

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Jane Mogavero, on her inclusion in the Buffalo Business First Power 200 Women list! #power200women #womenleaders #buffalo #buffalobusinessfirst

The Lee Foundation is seeking opportunities to support the creation or expansion of programs that assist families and caregivers of individuals living with mental illnesses. To read the RFP and learn more about this funding opportunity bit.ly/3P9pHuU

Congratulations to the @ErieCountyAntiStigma Coalition on their 5th Anniversary. We were proud to support their work to end the stigma around mental illness #jointheconversation #AntiStigma #LetsTalkStigma #mentalhealthmatters #5thAnniversary

Today is Mental Health Action Day! #MentalHealthActionDay #MentalHealthAwareness #JoinTheConversation #TakeAction #LeeFoundation

Counselors from Crisis Services, BestSelf Behavioral Health, Endeavor and Spectrum will be onsite today at the Wiley Pavilion (1100 Jefferson Avenue near Dodge Street) from 9AM-9PM. Our 24-Hour Hotline is available at 716-834-3131 if you need support at any time.

Our Executive Director, Jane Mogavero, was happy to present at the Association of Fundraising Professionals, WNY Chapter meeting alongside Christina Orsi from The John R. Oishei Foundation and Michele Schmidt from the East Hill Foundation #philanthropy #fundraising #westernewyork

Today starts Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme is loneliness. The longer we feel lonely the more at risk we are of having poor mental health. There is hope - Let's tackle the stigma together #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #JoinTheConversation

It is always a good day when we catch up with Lee Scholar alumni @SaintLouisU #LeeScholars #Engineering #Scholarships #SLUEngineering #SaintLouisUniversityAlumni #LeeFoundation

During the month of May shop at any Buffalo-area Delta Sonic location and round up your purchase to help families struggling with mental illness. Thank you to our friends at Delta Sonic for your support.