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  • To increase access of behavioral health services and technology in rural areas to children, teens, families, and adults that do not have the resources for the therapy and psychiatric medical services that they need.

    To reduce the stigma of mental health issues and services by creating an environment where mental health is regarded as important as physical health.

    To build healthy communities by using the Four Areas of Wellness approach that helps improve the emotional, physical, spiritual, and financial health of every individual we encounter so that they may achieve their best life.

  • The Emerald Foundation believes that we can leave a legacy by developing healthier people, families, communities, and organizations.

  • The Emerald Foundation focuses on providing a means for counseling and therapy services for children, teens, and young adults dealing with abuse, trauma, suicide issues, and addiction that may not have access to those needed services.

    • For a fee, we provide training, host conferences, and speak to companies, businesses, schools, churches and other organizations.

    • For a fee, we provide Clinical Corporate Wellness services which include group and individual trainings led by one of our Foundation mental health professionals focused on workforce topics and mental health. 

    • We may apply for and be awarded grants.

    • We are able to receive monetary donations as a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

    As a non-profit foundation we pride ourselves on being as financially sustainable as possible and at the same time diligently working to provide behavioral health and wellness services to clients who do not have the resources for services they need and live in rural communities. The Emerald Foundation believes that we can help create healthy children and adults and thus leave behind a healthier community for all.

Our Story

The Emerald Foundation originated from a 20 year old non-profit known as the Forget-Me-Not Children’s Center. The Forget-Me-Not Children’s Center was founded in Marshall County, Kentucky and served children from 3-18 years old who had been victims of abuse or witnessed domestic violence. It was funded by generous donations and various grants. In 2016, the name changed to reflect the expanded mission to serve children, teens, and adults who were struggling with abuse, addiction, daily stress, suicide issues, and trauma.