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How KSF Helps

What we provide.

The Karla Smith Foundation offers the following services to family members and friends of those affected by mental illness and suicide.

  • support groups for family members of those with mental illness
  • support groups for families coping with suicide grief
  • peer-to-peer coaching
  • free education materials
  • public awareness events
  • local resource directory
  • financial aid

After joining the family support group, I was overwhelmed that so many in our area are struggling to cope with mental illness. I don't know what we would have done without your objective advice and the blessing of being able to hear the experiences of others in similar situations.”
Kay Zollner, O'Fallon, IL.

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