Community Impact
Because access to mental wellness shouldn’t depend on finances.
The Breaking Barriers Fund helps reduce financial and logistical barriers that prevent individuals and families from accessing mental wellness support. Through community support and partnerships, the fund assists with transportation, wellness programming, and access-related needs for underserved individuals and families.
What the Funds Help Provide
Transportation & Access Support
Helping reduce logistical barriers to participation
Mental Wellness Resources
Educational materials, community initiatives, and prevention-focused support
Wellness Programming
Community workshops, support groups, and wellness experiences
Community Healing Experiences
Retreats, creative spaces, and culturally responsive healing opportunities
Youth & Family Programming
Supporting school-based and family-centered wellness initiatives
Prevention
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Outreach
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Access
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Community Wellness
Prevention ・ Outreach ・ Access ・ Community Wellness
Why it Matters
At Our Village Services, we understand that healing doesn’t happen in isolation. Too often, individuals and families are ready for support but face barriers that make access difficult — including financial hardship, transportation challenges, limited community resources, and stigma surrounding mental health.
The Breaking Barriers Fund was created to help bridge those gaps and increase access to wellness-centered support, community programming, and meaningful opportunities for healing and connection.
Creating safe spaces
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Building connections
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Normalizing mental health
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Creating safe spaces ・ Building connections ・ Normalizing mental health ・
How You Can Help
Become a Community Partner
Support wellness initiatives through sponsorship or collaboration
Make a Contribution
Help reduce barriers to access and expand programming opportunities
Share Our Mission
Help us normalize mental health and increase visibility in the community
Sponsor an Event or Workshop
Invest directly into community healing experiences