Training-as-Service Delivery

By integrating clinical training with direct service provision, we expand access to affordable mental health care and build a skilled workforce, because real-world practice in supervised, community-based settings deepens clinician competence while simultaneously meeting patient needs. This strategy unites organizations that embed mental health training within active treatment environments, ensuring that education directly translates into accessible care. Unlike standalone training or service models, this approach creates a dual impact: trainees gain experiential mastery through supervised practice with underserved populations, while communities receive low-cost, high-quality interventions. It is distinct from pure workforce development or anti-stigma campaigns, as it leverages the training process itself as a vehicle for systemic access and clinical innovation.

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Organizations running this strategy · 5

what it looks like in practice

Activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.

Low-cost psychotherapy services Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy and Training
direct service
Provides psychotherapy services to the New York City community, with a focus on low-cost treatment for individuals who cannot otherwise afford it.
Postgraduate training in Gestalt psychotherapy Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy and Training
capacity building
Provides postgraduate training in the Gestalt method of psychotherapy for mental health professionals.
Awarding graduate scholarships in mental health counseling THE HILARY GRACE FOUNDATION INC
grantmaking
Funds scholarships for students in the Licensed Mental Health Counseling master's program at Canisius College, including the 7th Annual Hilary Grace White Scholarship and a $15,000 award to a Masters program student.
Funding construction of a healthcare facility THE HILARY GRACE FOUNDATION INC
grantmaking
Funds the construction of a facility for Horizon Health, as reported in IRS Form 990.
Hosting annual fundraising golf events THE HILARY GRACE FOUNDATION INC
direct service
Organizes and hosts the annual Golf Classic at Orchard Park Country Club, with sold-out events reported for the 5th, 6th, and 7th editions.
Installing memorial benches in public spaces THE HILARY GRACE FOUNDATION INC
direct service
Installs memorial benches in public spaces across Western New York as part of its community engagement and remembrance initiatives.
Operating Hilary's House retreat for addiction treatment support THE HILARY GRACE FOUNDATION INC
direct service
Develops and operates Hilary's House, a 4,000 square foot multifunctional retreat space dedicated in November 2023, to improve the patient and family experience for those affected by addiction.
Providing direct support for individuals seeking addiction treatment THE HILARY GRACE FOUNDATION INC
direct service
Offers support services to individuals seeking treatment for addiction, aligned with the foundation’s mission and programming.
Conduct public advocacy campaigns on mental health PROJECT HEALTHY MINDS
advocacy
Leads public advocacy efforts through campaigns, events, original content, earned media, and strategic collaborations to shift public attitudes and discourse around mental health.
Generate and publish mental health research reports PROJECT HEALTHY MINDS
research
Conducts nationally representative surveys and publishes annual "State of Mental Health" reports on trends in mental health stressors, anxiety, burnout, and pandemic impacts, in partnership with The Harris Poll.
Host public events to promote mental health awareness PROJECT HEALTHY MINDS
direct service
Organizes and hosts large-scale public events such as the World Mental Health Day Festival, annual Gala, and partnerships with events like the New York City Marathon 2025 to advance awareness and storytelling.
Mobilize experts and partnerships to address mental health crisis PROJECT HEALTHY MINDS
direct service
Deploys a full-time team of experts who leverage advanced technology, strategic communications, and key partnerships to implement solutions for the mental health crisis.
Offer volunteer and board service opportunities PROJECT HEALTHY MINDS
direct service
Provides volunteer roles and board service opportunities for executives and individuals to support mental health initiatives, particularly through events like the World Mental Health Day Festival.
Operate free online mental health marketplace PROJECT HEALTHY MINDS
direct service
Runs a free digital platform that connects users with rigorously screened mental health services, searchable by challenge, price, and location, to expand access to care.
Provide workplace mental health programming and engagement PROJECT HEALTHY MINDS
direct service
Offers curated speaker series, custom mental health programs, peer networking, and employee engagement opportunities for organizations, including through the World Mental Health Day Festival and sponsorship-linked events.
Report programmatic reach PROJECT HEALTHY MINDS
direct service
Reports that programmatic initiatives have served over 500,000 people.
Use data to inform mental health policy and investment PROJECT HEALTHY MINDS
research
Leverages real-world data to guide mental health investment decisions by companies and policymakers, supporting evidence-based strategies.
Conducts and disseminates research on PTSD prevalence and comorbidities GAVIN FARRELL FOUNDATION
research
Generates and shares data on PTSD in the U.S. population, including elevated rates among first responders, inner-city residents, and military personnel, and highlights research on the co-occurrence of PTSD with substance use disorder.