Changing the Conversation Around Mental Health
17
18
STRENGTHENING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH WITH THE JED FOUNDATION
In 2025, Fidelis Care and the Centene Foundation partnered with The Jed Foundation (JED) on a $1.1 million , two-year initiative to strengthen mental health support for youth across New York State. JED works with community-based organizations to provide evidence-based best practices, technical assistance, and training programs that help protect youth mental health and prevent suicide. Through this partnership, under-resourced organizations gain access to JED’s comprehensive 18-month technical assistance program, targeted educational workshops, and custom solutions designed to equip staff and volunteers with the tools they need to support emotional well-being. In the first year, funding from Fidelis Care enabled three community-based organizations to enroll in JED’s technical assistance program and supported 10 educational workshops for six additional organizations. Building on this success, JED has partnered with America’s Promise Alliance (APA) to launch the Youth Mental Health Institute, which will advance best-in-class mental health practices for APA’s community of national youth-serving community-based organizations. The JED collaboration reflects Fidelis Care’s commitment to addressing behavioral health needs and creating a culture of support for youth and families across New York. “JED is grateful to Fidelis Care and the Centene Foundation for their commitment to supporting the emotional well-being of New York youth and for providing the resources to help them thrive.” John MacPhee, JED Chief Executive Officer
FIDELIS CARE PARTNERS WITH SHATTERPROOF TO END ADDICTION STIGMA
Fidelis Care established a new partnership with the national nonprofit, Shatterproof, to support their efforts against addiction stigma. A Fidelis Care team joined thousands in New York City in October for the Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction Stigma. Other Fidelis Care teams across New York State participated in the Shatterproof Walk Your Way events. Together, Fidelis Care raised nearly $21,650 for the fight against addiction stigma . Look for more efforts in this partnership coming your way in 2026. The partnership is the latest effort in Fidelis Care’s “End the Stigma of Addiction” initiative, with the overarching goal to increase addiction awareness, offer accessible resources, and combat the stigma around addiction. This partnership with Shatterproof underlines our commitment to creating a supportive culture where everyone feels respected, heard, and empowered to reach out for help. As a company dedicated to ensuring access to quality care, Fidelis Care is proud to support Shatterproof’s ongoing commitment to create lasting change, break down stigma, and support communities affected by addiction. We recognize that addiction is a public health issue, not a personal failing. Let’s challenge stigma, support one another, and encourage open conversations about addiction and recovery.
Shatterproof Walk, NYC
JED Foundation Grant Giving event at the Rego Park Community Office, Queens
Made with FlippingBook - Online catalogs