Join MHA's Be Seen in Green fundraiser

Throughout Mental Health Month, we’re encouraging everyone to raise funds and wear green to support more good days, together. Every dollar you raise for Mental Health America helps people access the tools, support, and resources they need to care for their mental health.

Why Be Seen in Green?

This May, we invite you to wear green and organize a fundraiser in support of Mental Health America. Whether you host a bake sale, run a pickleball tournament, or lead a community walk, every dollar you raise through Be Seen in Green helps Mental Health America:

• Expand access to free, clinically validated mental health screenings.
• Provide quality public education tools that empower people to have more good days, together.
• Advocate for policies that improve access to mental health care for all.
• Support community-based services and programs across the country.

Why green? Green is the international symbol for mental health awareness, reminding us that there is no health without mental health. 1 in 5 people experience a mental health condition each year — and 5 in 5 are managing their mental health every day.

Rally your friends, family, and community to wear green and raise vital funds for Mental Health America!

1. Register to participate: Click the link below to join MHA’s Be Seen in Green fundraiser. You can sign up as an individual or create a team with friends, family, or colleagues.
2. Set your fundraising goal: Think about how much you’d like to raise for Mental Health America. Most participants aim to raise between $100 and $250, but you can choose any amount that feels right for you. Every dollar counts!
3. Share your fundraiser: Use our fundraising toolkit to help guide your message and reach out to friends, family, and coworkers via social media, email, and more.

You don’t need to be an expert fundraiser to Be Seen in Green! Here are a few easy ideas to help you make an impact:

1. Host a game night for a cause
   Host a trivia night or board game gathering and ask guests to make a small donation to join or participate. See this example: Mahjong for Mental Health.
2. Organize a “wear green” fundraiser
   Ask your workplace, school, or community group to wear green for a day, and invite participants to donate $5 to $10 in support of mental health.
3. Collect donations for green gratitude grams
   Offer to send personalized notes or digital messages of gratitude, encouragement, or humor in exchange for donations.
4. Host a green-themed bake sale
   Break out the green food coloring! Host a green-themed bake sale and ask for contributions for your mental health awareness creations.

Remember, you don’t need to be a fundraising expert to make a difference. Just pick one idea and get started! Most people raise their goal just by sharing their fundraiser with a few people who care.

When you take part in Be Seen in Green, you’re making it possible for someone to take their next step toward better mental health.

• $25 connects 20 people to our free, confidential mental health screenings — helping them explore their mental health and connect with personalized information and resources.
• $50 ensures 40 individuals can access tools and resources, like our expert-led webinars, that support their mental well-being.
• $100 reaches 2,000 people with essential mental health public education materials — supporting awareness, prevention, and early intervention.
• $500 powers the next generation of mental health leaders — supporting youth advocates who are driving change in their communities and nationwide.

Together, we can ensure mental health resources are available to all, because mental health is for everyone!

For companies

Are you a company thinking about joining MHA’s Be Seen in Green fundraiser? Explore exclusive perks for participating companies—and discover how you can empower your employees to prioritize mental health and foster a culture of well-being at work and beyond.