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.
We’re thrilled to share that together, we raised over $104,000 and counting to support local youth mental health initiatives. Your generosity ensures that we can continue to build momentum and deepen the impact of our mission throughout the community.
Because of your support, we’re able to expand access to care, invest in the next generation of mental health professionals, and empower youth through transformative programs such as:
Mental Health Career Scholarships
Access Assistance for Youth Therapy
Clinical Fellowships for Future Providers
Rise Above Youth Summit
Student Symposium – Mentoring the Talent Pipeline
As Mental Health Awareness Month continues, we invite you to share our event page to help grow the Feast of the Senses fundraising totals to close out May. For those who were unable to attend—or for staff from our sponsor organizations who couldn’t be there—this is a great way to still be part of the impact. Every share makes a difference!
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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Local organizations received grants to increase access for youth mental health programs.
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Students received scholarships toward their tuition in mental health careers.
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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.
Monthly Support Group for parents in Lancaster County. Join a community of parents for mental wellness support, connection, and self-care each month. Our group sessions are designed to create a supportive and family-friendly environment with added conveniences to ensure your experience is positive and rewarding.
Group Therapy for LGBTQ+ and BIPOC Leaders. This program provides a safe space for connection, support, and healing, facilitating conversations about these struggles and offering therapeutic support. This group is open to leaders, staff, and volunteers of Community Benefit Organizations (CBOs) who serve the LGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC communities. These leaders may include executives, program managers, advocates, or community organizers.
