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World Mental Health Day Community Fund

This World Mental Health Day, with the support of Paramount Global, we invite you to turn awareness into ACTION. Apply to start projects that positively impact the mental health and well-being of your community.

Up to 200 grants available across

Paramount believes in driving meaningful social impact through its brands, content, and people. This initiative is part of Paramount’s ongoing commitment to foster awareness and support mental health and well-being around the world, by furthering access to proactive care through our grant program. Funding is available in 10 countries (the UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Mexico, Argentina, Germany, Netherlands, South Africa and Chile) to support communities to take action on World Mental Health Day on October 10. People can apply for one of the projects listed below to positively impact the mental health and well-being of communities.

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Mental Health Community Connect

When people are struggling with their mental health, they often turn to their friends or loved ones for support. This idea allows communities to come together in a safe space with computer and internet access, to utilise two digital tools to collectively empower and up-skill. Learn how you can A.S.K. and earn your #BeThereCertificate, to support the mental health of your loved ones and community.
Push for Global Mental Health

Use skateboarding activities to break mental health stigma and build community connections through three simple group activities that anyone can participate in, regardless of skating experience.
#NotAlone Open Mic

Create a safe, supportive space where community members share personal stories, poetry, and songs to break mental health stigma and remind everyone they're not alone in their struggles.
OpenSeat Mindful Meals

Want to have deeper conversations and build stronger connections with your community? Join a growing movement of people exploring mindfulness and connection through shared meals. The Mindful Meals campaign, powered by OpenSeat, provides a simple framework for hosting gatherings encouraging open conversation and support.
Sidewalk Talk

Listen with Us on Public Sidewalks to Boost Mental Health, Inclusion, and Compassion in Communities Everywhere

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"This concept of placing people around the dinner table creates the familiarity of family. It's so much more personal because you're sharing who you are, especially when someone enters your home. It's a different space, and it allows people to open up and be comfortable because the tone is already set. The conversation always starts with food and then becomes personal, and you share beautiful stories and hear beautiful stories. It's really what we would love to share with people, in the comfort of what a home truly is—it's who you are."

David and Ishara, OpenSeat hosts, South Africa

"I thought Sidewalk Talk was such a radically simple idea that would help people feel heard and seen. I felt that I, and anyone, could do this meaningful, beautiful act.
The impact on me, and others, is that our perspectives are expanded upon hearing the multitude of stories that are out there.
With this comes more empathy and compassion. People have shared over and over how much they appreciated being able to talk to someone and many who didn't stop to share are blown away by the concept and walk away, I'm sure, thinking about the importance of being listened to."

Lisa Mer, Chapter Leader in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

I joined Sidewalk Talk because I experienced loneliness growing up and longed for someone to truly listen to me. Finding solace through having someone there for me inspired me to offer the same to others.
"Being part of Sidewalk Talk showed me that I'm not alone in my feelings and experiences, which was incredibly healing. By listening to people's stories, I developed a strong sense of compassion and connection within myself and the community. It reaffirmed the belief that our stories matter. Listening to others helps us build empathy, deepen our compassion, and create a supportive community where everyone feels valued and heard."

Ziv Ming Li, Chapter Leader in San Francisco, CA, USA and Head of Sidewalk Talk Art and Design