Local Non-Profit We Are Her Offering First-Ever Mental Health Scholarship

We Are HER, a non-profit organization based out of the Whitehall/Cardwell/Bozeman area, is offering a $500 scholarship to one survivor.

It is our goal to help alleviate economic barriers and provide equitable access to therapy for one survivor who otherwise would not be able to continue with and/or seek help through professional services.

WHO IS THIS SCHOLARSHIP FOR?

This scholarship application is for survivors who

• have demonstrated financial or economic needs.

• have expressed a desire and willingness to seek therapy from a licensed mental health provider.

• have not shown or expressed that they are in immediate danger or crisis.

• are able to articulate the specific ways in which winning the scholarship would aid in their healing journey.

• are 18 years of age or older.

HOW TO APPLY:

Visit https://bit.ly/3h83puB and click the APPLY button. The button will take you to a new website with the application. You will need to create an account on this site. Creating an account assures us that we have your current contact information so we can notify you of the status of your application.

We are only able to give out one scholarship at this time. Applications will only be open from February 1-28, 2022. The Mental Health Scholarship Selection Committee will review applications and get back to survivors in April 2022.

WHAT IS THE TIME FRAME FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP?

The application will be open from February 1-28, 2022. Applicants will be notified in April of the status of their application.

IS MY APPLICATION CONFIDENTIAL?

Yes. We never share your information with anyone outside of We Are HER's selection committee.

WHO IS ON THE SELECTION COMMITTEE?

The selection committee is made up of five members from the We Are HER family who has a personal connection to this mission and a passion for helping other survivors. Members include people from diverse professional backgrounds including public health, mental health, technology, and various other fields. The selection committee is comprised of BIPOC folks and members of the LGBTQ+ and disability communities.

WILL I HAVE TO SHARE MY STORY ON THE APPLICATION?

You are under no obligation to share any details of your story. It is more important to the selection committee that you demonstrate your need for this scholarship above sharing your story.

WHAT TYPE OF MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS QUALIFY FOR ME TO WORK WITH IF I RECEIVE THIS SCHOLARSHIP?

Eligible professionals include licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, licensed mental health counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists if they provide therapy. The provider must possess an active, unrestricted license in the state in which you (the applicant) reside.

The committee also recognizes the potential benefits of seeking therapy from those who may still be in formal, professional training. As such, scholarship funding may also be used to pursue counseling with a professional who is a supervisee in social work, a resident in counseling or psychology, a postdoctoral clinician, or an equivalent title that is registered with their state board to provide clinical mental health services while under the direct supervision of a fully licensed professional.

HOW WILL I KNOW IF I'VE BEEN SELECTED AS THE RECIPIENT OF THIS SCHOLARSHIP?

You will receive an email from info@weareher.net in April 2022.

WHO DO I CONTACT IF I HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS?

Please reach out to info@weareher.net.