85 years ago, we were pioneers in helping address mental health in Western Pennsylvania.
Still are.

Staunton Farm Foundation, through collaboration, innovation and advocacy, is investing in a future where behavioral health is understood, supported, and accepted. Now, in our 85th year, we continue to advance this mission; join us to spread the word of good work in our community.

In 1937, Matilda Staunton Craig had a bold vision: provide people working on their mental health with “fresh air and sunshine.” While today’s activities look vastly different, thanks to powerful partnerships across ten Western Pennsylvania counties, the dream endures.

These three numbers could save a life: 988.

In July of 2022, 988 became the new three-digit dialing code that routes callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This life-changing hotline for mental health crises should make it easier for people to gain access to services and, potentially, reduce police interventions.

Staunton Farm Foundation has long advocated for the hotline. And now, in light of its implementation, is working to ensure that the region’s mental and behavioral health infrastructure is up to the challenge. You, too, can help support this effort by working to #Fund988.

Staunton Farm

Working for mental wellness

Staunton Farm Foundation, through collaboration, innovation and advocacy, is investing in a future where behavioral health is understood, supported, and accepted. Since the Foundation’s establishment in 1937, we continue to advance this mission; join us to spread the word of good work in our community.

Now Accepting Applications for

2025 Capacity Building Grants

In the News

  • Pittsburgh Business Times – The Staunton Farm Foundation, a downtown-based organization that focuses on providing grants to promote mental health and wellness, has named a new executive director. Monique Jackson, who had previously served as chief operating officer at FamilyLinks, now leads th

In the Spotlight

  • Children, teachers, and staff spend a significant amount of time in their school buildings – 1,000 hours a year, actually. While school is a place of learning and growth, it can also be an opportunity to foster positive mental health habits....

  • Knowing that trauma creates a barrier to the development of Pittsburgh’s Black communities, Neighborhood Resilience Project believes Trauma Informed Community Development framework can establish and promote resilient, healing, and healthy communities so that people can be healthy enough to sustain opportunity and realize their potential.......

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Staunton Farm Foundation4 days ago
💗Love yourself this Valentine's Day! Self-esteem is an important part of a balanced life and will help you overcome challenges in #WorkingForMentalWellness. Your self-esteem isn’t set in stone – it changes throughout life. Use these tips to help you boost yours and learn more at hpalivewell.com/february-is-international-boost-self-esteem-month-help-avoid-clinical-depression.
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Staunton Farm Foundation5 days ago
📢 Calling all grant seekers! 📢

Join the Washington County Community Foundation for “Crafting a Winning Grant Proposal III” on Tuesday, February 25, from 12–1 p.m. via Zoom.

Learn directly from experienced funders who help distribute millions of dollars in grants each year to the Washington County community. This session will give you key insights to strengthen your grant applications and improve your chances of success!

Speakers:
✅ Alicia Andrews, Senior Program Officer, Eden Hall Foundation
✅ Bethany Hemingway, Senior Program Officer, #StauntonFarmFoundation
✅ Dana Scarpino, Manager of Community Relations, UPMC Health Plan

Register now: www.wccf.net/nonprofit-leadership-and-engagement/educational-speaker-series/upcoming-sessions-2?fbclid=IwY2xjawIYPpdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHacwfzwPxU2e6yfODkbkycdpZYg4pRgCwGT0bu8y8KV2J5opTmf8c2pd-g_aem_KCZFLPGfeOCpcKOiezPc5A.
Staunton Farm Foundation
Staunton Farm Foundation1 week ago
In celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth, we recognize the resilience, strength, and contributions of Black individuals in shaping the mental health movement. Black voices have played a vital role in mental health awareness and care.

Yet, systemic inequalities continue to impact Black mental health today. Access to care, cultural stigma, and historical trauma create challenges that must be addressed. At #StauntonFarmFoundation, we are committed to supporting equitable, culturally aware mental health resources that empower Black communities.

This month, and every month, we honor the past, uplift the present, and work toward a future where mental wellness is accessible to all. #WorkingForMentalWellness
Staunton Farm Foundation
Staunton Farm Foundation1 week ago
Congratulations to Conor Dalaard on receiving NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania’s Youth Mental Health Leadership Award!

This well-deserved honor recognizes Conor’s passion, courage, and dedication to breaking the stigma around mental health, creating safe spaces for open conversations, and empowering peers through education. Young leaders like Conor are paving the way for a future where mental wellness is prioritized, and no one feels alone in their journey.

Read Conor’s winning essay here: www.namikeystonepa.org/files/content/c.-dalgaard.pdf. #WorkingForMentalWellness #StauntonFarmFoundation