Upswing Fund For Adolescent Mental Health Launches To Accelerate Mental Health Services For Adolescents Of Color & LGBTQ+ Adolescents

The Upswing Fund for Adolescent Mental Health recently launched operations to accelerate access to mental health services for adolescents in the United States, especially those who are of color and/or lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning (LGBTQ+). Non-profit organizations serving these populations can apply for funding to increase capacity; achieve short-term programmatic goals; procure technology and telehealth resources; and facilitate a marked impact on the youth they serve. The fund began accepting applications on October 20, 2020.

The fund is a collaborative effort seeded by Pivotal Ventures, an investment and incubation company created by Melinda Gates to . . .