Avery Burton Foundation
November 2024 Community Spotlight
The Avery Burton Foundation (ABF) is focused on destigmatizing the conversation around mental health through outreach and educational resources for students and families. This is done in part with impactful storytelling via the ABF Resiliency Project and by providing Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) tips.
The goal of the ABF Resiliency Project is to ensure students have their voices heard and to inspire hope for others struggling with mental health issues. The Project debuted with original online content of local Southern Nevada high school senior student scholarship essays. These powerful and poignant stories reveal the adversity teens faced during a pandemic year filled with distance learning, isolation, missed sporting events, self-care tips, and more.
The Foundation, a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, is named after Avery Burton, a graduate of Foothill High School and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He took his life after a major depressive episode in 2017. In addition to the programs mentioned above, ABF provides annual scholarships to graduating high school students through the “Avery Burton Excellence in Academics and Sports” Scholarship.
To donate or learn more information about The Avery Burton Foundation, please visit their website* by clicking below.
Join Us In Making A Difference
Hike & Heal
Saturday, November 23, 2024
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Hoover Dam Lodge & Casino Trailhead (easy)
Boulder City, NV 89005
Join the 4th Annual Hike & Heal Event in support of raising awareness with teens, adults, and families coping with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and trauma. With Lake Mead as a backdrop, attendees will enjoy a beautiful nature walk, meet new friends, have helpful conversation, and receive a box lunch and water.
To inquire about sponsorships and/or group participation at this year’s Hike n’ Heal Event, reach out to info@averyburtonfoundation.org or call/text 702.604.4283.
Become a Mental Health Champion
The goal is to have a person in every family, company, and organization trained in Mental Health First Aid, so they understand how to help someone having a Mental Health Crisis. Please reach out with any inquiries about Mental Health Certification for Adults and Children.
Make a Donation
The foundation continues to partner with the community by providing scholarships, mental health, first aid training, and more. Consider donating to the Avery Burton Foundation to support its many programs focused on education and mental health awareness.
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