Organizers say it has taken more than two years for their board to prepare for the launch of this foundation.
Catalpa Health has launched the Catalpa Health Foundation to enhance pediatric mental health services in Northeast Wisconsin. The foundation aims to raise funds to support the expansion of mental health care for children and adolescents, addressing the increasing demand for such services. The initiative was spurred by the growing mental health crisis among young people, exacerbated by factors like the COVID-19 pandemic. The foundation will focus on providing resources, increasing awareness, and reducing stigma around mental health issues. Catalpa Health's CEO, Dr. Richard Ishmael, emphasized the urgent need for community support to ensure that every child has access to necessary mental health care.