Right now, 43.5 million Americans live with a mental health diagnosis and do not receive care because they can’t afford it. This leads to tragic and deadly consequences that profoundly impact lives, families, communities, schools and workplaces.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
The InherisAI Mental Health Fund connects people who can’t afford care with people who want to help, moving gifts straight to the point of care so care is possible. It’s simple: we are a national nonprofit network of people helping people live better lives.
Seeking care is often scary and overwhelming. Demand has never been higher, and the door keeps closing. Providers are leaving insurance networks. Public programs are stretched thin. People who finally find the courage to reach out are shut out because they can’t afford the visit.
Insured or not, most people can’t absorb a $400 bill, let alone months of copays, high deductibles, or the full cost of treatment with the right provider who takes no insurance. Affordability is the number-one barrier to care.
That’s the gap we close. Government and insurance never will. Our donors reach the real people caught between needing care and being able to afford it.
Real people, caught in the gap between needing care and being able to afford it. Government and insurance will never provide the funding needed to address the crisis — which is exactly the gap Inheris closes. Hover over a portrait to read their story.
Someone can be you. Giving here is simple, joyful, and connective. We take out the complicated parts so donors like you can support real people to get care right now. No gift is too small. Together, many gifts add up to lives changed.
Donors chose the impact they want their gift to make (teens in South Phoenix battling addiction, veterans in rural areas enduring PTSD, new mothers struggling with postpartum depression). Donors may be as specific or as broad as they like. A gift of any size joins a pooled fund dedicated to the impact the donor wants to have.
We match donor intent to individuals with a verified financial need. Gifts are pooled into Care Awards of $2,500 each, the average cost to access up to six months of treatment for one person who otherwise would delay or defer care.
Treatment begins with a vetted provider of each individual’s choosing. Selecting the right provider, not just the one willing to take a particular insurance or offering a sliding scale option, is critical to better treatment outcomes and lasting functional improvement.
Today we’re working with leading providers across 36 states. Together we’ve identified more than 300,000 children and adults with a mental health diagnosis who qualify for Care Awards now and are awaiting treatment, including veterans and first responders, domestic violence survivors, and people facing depression, anxiety, addiction, and suicidal ideation.
“Early intervention is particularly crucial for children with mental health issues, and the cost of care is often a barrier to obtaining help. The speed with which InherisAI can bridge this gap for underserved populations by providing immediate funding for care while the patient is in the building is vital to helping meet patients where they are at RIGHT NOW.”
— Angela Pon · Mind24/7
“The program is an amazing way to help people caught in the gap due to insurance copays and high deductibles.”
— Dr. Robin Potter · Biltmore Psychology
“This is groundbreaking! We’re in the process of starting an IOP program for SUD and MH. This program could potentially assist with support.”
— Dr. D’Anthony Harris · Interlinked Counseling
“It expands access to behavioral health services when a patient needs it, which is so important given the life-threatening risks associated with delayed care.”
— Sean Peterson · CEO, Strata Behavioral Health
100% Philanthropy is our promise to you. It’s written into our founding charter. The costs of running the Fund are covered separately, so every dollar of every gift you give goes directly to care.
As someone who wants to change a life, you’ve come to the right place. Today, and every day, your gift opens the door to care for someone who can’t afford it.
Give through your Donor-Advised Fund
InherisAI Mental Health Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. EIN 41-3045458. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. View our IRS determination letter or visit our profile on Candid.
Please mail checks to: InherisAI Mental Health Fund, 4340 E Indian School Rd, 21-159, Phoenix, AZ 85018
For questions and information on other tax-smart giving options, please email givedirect@inherisai.com.
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The InherisAI team unites deep expertise across technology innovation, behavioral health, and philanthropy.
A strategic, organizational, technology and financial visionary, and an award-winning entrepreneur who has built and led companies from early stage to $100M+ across B2B and B2C. Ron pioneered the early commercialization of MRI and built the world’s largest diagnostic imaging company in the mid-1980s through 1992, delivering 40x returns. He has advised NASA, Los Alamos and Idaho National Laboratory and served as a medtech venture partner. M.S., Industrial Administration, Carnegie Mellon; B.S. (honors), Chemical Engineering, South Dakota Mines. Inc. Magazine and Arthur Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
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A senior healthcare philanthropy and growth leader with 25+ years building philanthropic enterprises and mobilizing capital at scale. Alyssa has led campaigns generating $208M+ and personally secured $61M+ in gifts, with leadership spanning oncology, behavioral health, palliative care, and safety-net systems — including Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Valleywise Health, and Ryan House. B.A., English Literature, University of Arizona.
A transformational behavioral-health executive with 25+ years driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and innovation across complex healthcare systems. Miles previously led growth and operations at Aligned Telehealth (acquired by Amwell) and held leadership roles at Horizon Health/UHS and Acadia Healthcare. He has held LCSW licenses in California and Colorado for 25+ years, pairing executive leadership with frontline clinical expertise. M.S.W., Cal State Fresno; B.A., UC Santa Barbara.
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