PROBLEM

Many people who struggle with mental health illnesses or addiction tend to suffer in silence. Many suffer like this because they are unsure of where to get help and especially if they can afford treatment. Some are afraid or embarrassed to seek the aid they need. According to statistics nearly 1 out of every 5 adults in the United States suffer with some form of mental illness. These same statistics show that this problem is felt even stronger in our young adult and youth. Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death for adults in the United States and the 2nd leading cause of death for our youth ages 10-34. Males are four times more likely to commit suicide than females. Nearly 25% of Americans suffer and deal with addiction and that percent is only growing as time progresses.

SOLUTION

Bear the Cross (BTC) will help these individuals know that they are not alone and help them find/afford the treatment they need. BTC will team up with local mental health professionals to help lower the hourly rate charged to receive this treatment. BTC, working with the aid of doners, will help bridge the gap in cost for this treatment making it so no one has to struggle with affording help. BTC will work to increase the awareness of mental health illness and addiction, targeting the negative stigma often associated with suffering from one of these illnesses. By teaming up with us you can help play a pivotal role in helping us reach these goals.