Life Changing Work
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University Partnerships
The Quell Foundation partners with colleges and universities to support their unique and exceptional degree programs in mental health care. Partnerships include Pennsylvania State University Marriage and Family Therapy program, Nova Southeastern University’s Equine Therapy program, University of Minnesota Integrated Behavioral Health and Addictions Counseling (IBH/AC) program, the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and Lynn University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.
Population Health Initiative
With a substantial gift to the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine, The Foundation is funding the expansion of training in collaborative care and telehealth through the development of a population health curriculum focused on the BIPOC community.
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Unlike humans, horses don’t edit or filter their communication. They don’t deceive or manipulate. They respond with honesty and directness. And this, surprisingly, is enough. Started in 2018 in partnership with Nova Southeastern University College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, The Quell Foundation sponsors a program testing the effectiveness of equine therapy at “Stable Places” with fascinating and impressive results.
Art for Healing
Whether through painting, sculpture, music or dance, art is a proven tool for improving psychological well-being. The partnership between the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and The Quell Foundation makes funds available for seniors who have been accepted into a college, university, or trade school to pursue a degree in an arts-related field. Recipients will also have a mental health condition or have lost a family member to suicide.