Way Forward
Foundation
incubated by Divergent Path Wellness—is the values-led, equity-rooted solution imagined to address the structural challenges that create barriers to access for mental health services—honoring too-often-overlooked lived experience—changing the face(s), hearts, and minds centered and represented in mental health care.
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Funded Internships
Providing stipends to social work and counseling interns from underrepresented backgrounds so they can focus on developing clinical skills—not just surviving. Interns receive training in affirming care and support underserved communities across Virginia.
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Community
Outreach &Education
Sponsoring identity-affirming support groups, local Pride events, community education workshops, and wellness initiatives that reduce stigma, foster belonging, and make care visible and accessible outside traditional therapy settings.
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Career Access Funding
Bridging the income gap through stipends to early-career therapists from historically excluded communities as they build a sustainable caseload within affirming group practices. These funds in the first months of employment ensure our profession reflects the diversity of those we serve.
04
Affirming Assessment
Subsidizing autism and ADHD evaluations for adults seeking answers and support. Connecting individual with an affirming, trauma-informed approach supports personal agency, enhances self-understanding, and helps reduce the cost barriers that keep many from accessing diagnoses and accommodations.
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The Way Forward Foundation is currently in its startup phase. Your donation today helps cover initial costs, including legal and filing fees to formally establish our nonprofit status.
We’re also in the process of building our founding board. If you're interested in contributing your time or expertise—especially if you’re passionate about equity in mental health—leave a note in the comments section. We’d love to connect.
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