Touchstone Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the mental well-being of youth across Lancaster County.
Our mission is to ensure every young person has access to the care and support they need to thrive. We achieve this through strategic partnerships, scholarships, and advocacy for health policies that promote mental wellness.
Join us in making a difference—support our mission today to help every young person in Lancaster County thrive.
Friday, November 7, 2025 | IU13, Lancaster, PA
The Touchstone Foundation invites high school, undergraduate, graduate students, and early mental health career professionals across Lancaster County to explore pathways to careers in mental health at our 2025 Student Symposium:
This one-day event connects students with college mentors, licensed professionals, and community leaders who will share their journeys toward a career in mental health. Through engaging discussions and interactive panels, students will discover three inspiring tracks:
Find Your Pathway – Explore career options, majors, and early experiences that lead to mental health professions.
Build Your Network & Experience – Learn how to find mentors, get involved, and create connections that open doors.
Know Your Why – Reflect on purpose, self-awareness, and what it means to pursue a helping profession.
💡 Registration Is Open!
We’re calling on High School Counselors and Advisors to register their students by October 24, 2025.
Visit the Student Symposium Programs Page to learn more about our panel breakouts, featured panelists, and event schedule.
Let’s empower the next generation of mental health professionals — together.
Don’t have the money to pay for therapy or counseling sessions? No problem! We will cover the costs (up to $50) per visit towards your copay or deductible to a licensed therapist. Youth, children and parents with kids ages 0-25 are eligible. It is simple. No hidden fees. Easy to apply. Click below to get started!
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Therapy visits were covered for children and parents in Mental Health Access Assistance.
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Students received scholarships toward their tuition in mental health careers.
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Newly licensed clinicians are serving Lancaster County since 2020, by completed hours in our Mental Health Clinical Fellowship Program.
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High school students completed our Rise Above youth summit to learn about mental wellness.
Affordable Therapy Assistance for Insured Families. Our program is designed to assist insured patients who need support affording therapy costs covered by their insurance. We’ll contribute up to $50 per visit toward your copay or deductible when seeing a licensed therapist.
Tuition Scholarships for Mental Health Careers. This program supports both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in mental healthcare by covering tuition costs and helping build the future workforce to meet the growing demand for mental health services in our community.
Investing in the Mental Health Provider talent pipeline. This program addresses the inadequate supply of child and adolescent mental health professionals in Lancaster County. Thanks in part to a generous grant from the Steinman Foundation, this is funded for 3 years (through 2025).
The Rise Above Youth Summit supports high school students in Lancaster County by offering a unique opportunity to learn about mental wellness, connect with mental health professionals, and work with local artists serving as Safe Space Facilitators.
Touchstone Foundation’s Student Symposium is a peer-to-peer event connecting students at all levels—high school through graduate school—to explore careers in mental health. Aligned with our mission to elevate youth mental wellness, the symposium builds community, shares insight on the path to clinical licensure (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT), and supports our long-term goal of expanding Lancaster County’s mental health workforce.
