About Us
#livethoughtfully foundation was conceived by Abby Garger. Her vision is to flip the script on the mental health stigma and to bring light to the truth about mental illness. #livethoughtfully foundation LLC will strive to help end the silence of those who are suffering.
“It’s ok not to be ok. “
We will harness the power of creative media content and inspirational messaging to destigmatize mental health and grant funding to nonprofit organizations that will help to ensure those who are suffering can seek support in their own community.
The Stigma Of Mental Illness
38% of people do not want to move next door to someone who lives with mental illness.
56% do not want to spend an evening socializing with someone with mental illness.
33% do not want to make friends with someone who lives with mental illness.
58% do not want to work closely with someone with mental illness.
68% do not want someone with mental illness to marry into their family.
Approximately 75% of people with a mental illness report that they have experienced stigma.
Did You Know?
Connecticut relies on hundreds of private, community-based agencies to provide the bulk of state-sponsored social services.
Lack of state funding and a decrease in paid services amid COVID 19 has led to a steep decline in community non-profit revenues. Leaving those suffering from mental illness unable to get the support they need.
Many cable and broadcast stations provide non-profits free PSA airtime, but with declining revenues, many non-profits are unable to spread their message of services due to the inability to pay for creative media production.
How We Will Break The Stigma
#LiveThoughtfully Foundation will create free media content at no cost for qualifying non-profits that provide mental wellness services and support. Through creative media messaging we will support our partner’s efforts to spread the message of mental wellness support and services.
Our Handcrafted Merchandise is artfully designed to spread the message of #MentalHealthAwareness with communicating #NoShame and to #Embrace #Mental #Emotional #Betterment and will fund our free media content production efforts for non-profits in addition to spreading our message of mental wellness to #breakthestigma
In Loving Memory Of
Michael E Barry
5/11/1982 - 3/4/2021
“Whatever souls are made of, ours are the same.”
Michael Barry was a beautiful soul in the world that left too soon. He lived his life thoughtfully caring deeply about those whom he loved. He was a dreamer and a true creative that touched so many people that knew him. #livethoughtfully foundation was created in his memory and passion for #Mental #Emotional #Betterment.
His Memory, Dreams + Thoughtfullness Will Live On.
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Request To Become A Non-Profit Partner Today. Pro-bono Media Content & Grant Funding For Your Non-Profit
LiveThoughtfullyFoundation@Gmail.com
(707) 280-8829
680 Third Ave, Apt 19
West Haven, CT 06516