Across the country, increased awareness and understanding are leading to more support for those experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. At the same time, efforts to train more licensed professionals are expanding, creating new opportunities to meet this vital need. Addressing challenges like provider burnout and financial sustainability is an ongoing focus, helping to strengthen the mental health workforce and ensure more individuals receive the care they deserve.
The demand for skilled and compassionate mental health providers has never been higher.
When you support mental health and well-being at Lesley, you help us meet this important moment by enhancing financial aid, internship opportunities, and lifelong support for mental health and well-being practitioners.
Your gift to Lesley supports:
Mental health partnerships
Through our Scholar Partner Program, students are guaranteed internships at local mental health organizations, and health centers, like Dimock Center, Riverside Community Center, and Victory Programs. Working alongside professionals and future colleagues, they gain real-world work experience in their chosen field of study. Expanding our network of professional partnerships allows us to offer more guaranteed internships and field training to more students, while also strengthening the mental health organizations that depend on a skilled and resilient workforce.
Scholarships
Scholarship support allows us to increase the amount of financial aid that we’re able to offer prospective and current students across our mental health and well-being programs, particularly those who are part of our partnership program. This enables us to attract and retain the best and brightest students for these crucial professions.
Lifelong support
We offer a range of resources for both Lesley alumni and other professionals working in the mental health field. These initiatives — which include continuing education; job placement support; and professional learning networks that provide mentorship and community — underscore our commitment to supporting practitioners at every stage of their careers.
Every gift counts
Gifts of any amount help us support students and practitioners working in a range of essential disciplines. Make your gift now, or reach out to a member of our advancement team to learn more about the crucial role you can play in helping us strengthen some of the world’s most important professions.