Thumbs Up Foundation is passionate about eliminating silos and breaking down barriers. Our vision is simple but powerful: a world where physical and mental wellness are balanced. Where access to mental, physical and emotional care is timely and in harmony, and where each person is treated as an individual. Where hope isn’t just a word but a reality.
Our son Braden couldn’t find the right resources in time to help him when he needed it most. We’ve lived with the devastation of his death every day since his suicide in 2015. Since then, we’ve walked alongside hundreds of individuals and families, connecting and coordinating a diverse array of community services aligned to people’s specific needs.
· At Thumbs Up, we understand because we've lived it. We're listeners of stories, builders of trust, advocates for change and connectors of care. We eliminate silos, break down barriers and amplify the voices of those with lived and living experience to drive systemic change. We balance practical approaches against the latest brain health research.
What if our loved ones had the support they needed, when they needed it?
Suicide doesn’t have to be the outcome ever.
TUF has dedicated years of rigorous on-the-ground testing with individuals and families who have clearly articulated that existing systems fall short of meeting their needs. With a passion for eliminating silos and breaking down barriers, TUF’s grassroots approach is rooted in the present with an eye on the future. TUF is moving years of research into action and creating a future that hasn’t existed: a future imagined by those who have been impacted by existing systems of care.
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