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JCCF Awards $112,113.97 in Mental Health Programming Grants

Published: August 31, 2026 by Johnson County Community Foundation

Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) has awarded $112,113.97 to nine organizations through its Mental Health Programming Grant Cycle, supporting programs that expand access to mental health services, provide education and support, and address barriers to care throughout Johnson County.

The grants will help fund a variety of programs focused on grief support, recovery, domestic violence services, mental health education, treatment access and innovative approaches to mental health care.

“Access to quality mental health resources can make a meaningful difference for individuals and families in our community,” said Kim Kasting, President & CEO of the Johnson County Community Foundation. “We are proud to support organizations working every day to make mental health services more accessible and provide hope and healing to Johnson County residents.”

The Mental Health Programming Grant recipients are:

  • Brooke's Place – Johnson County Youth Ongoing Grief Support Program: $4,800
  • Johnson Memorial Hospital Foundation – Johnson Memorial Health Foundation's Dignity in Care Program: $7,500
  • Joshua Center, Inc. – Johnson County Hope and Healing Support: $22,550
  • Claude McNeal Productions – ACT Out: Expanding Access to Evidence-Based Mental Health Education: $12,000
  • Shelter from the Storm Inc. – Safe Shelter for Domestic Violence Survivors in Johnson County: $21,000
  • The Hope Gallery – Access to Hope: $5,000
  • Tara Treatment Center – Removing Barriers to Treatment: $10,000
  • Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana – NO Limits to Recovery: Johnson County: $24,100
  • Windrose Health Network – Innovative Depression Treatment: $5,163.97

Together, these grants represent an investment in programs that address a range of mental health needs and help strengthen the network of support available to individuals and families across Johnson County.

The Foundation connects people who care with causes that matter, inspiring a legacy of support to enhance quality of life in Johnson County. Through grants, scholarships, community leadership and donor services, JCCF works to create meaningful and lasting impact throughout the community.

For more information about JCCF's grant cycles, visit the Johnson County Community Foundation website at jccf.org.

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