Who We Are
The Vivago Mental Health Foundation was established by Occupational Therapist and clinic founder Giovanni Arcuri, driven by his dedication to eliminating the financial barriers that prevent individuals from accessing essential mental healthcare services. What sets us apart as a not-for-profit foundation is our unique commitment to offering direct mental health educational and clinical service delivery and peer supports filling crucial gaps within our Canadian healthcare systems.
The Vivago Mental Health Foundation is dedicated to using our funds to create and uphold a safe space for people of marginalized communities to receive services without judgement or discrimination.
Our Vision
Vivago Mental Health Foundation envisions a world where finances are not a factor stoping people from receiving proper quality mental healthcare services. We believe that mental healthcare is a fundamental right for everyone regardless of age, education, income level, race, gender, etc.
Our Mission
Our mission is to introduce innovative approaches to healthcare delivery while optimizing access to mental health services, particularly for 2SLGBTQ+ young adults, young women, and individuals at the intersections of multiple marginalized identities, such as racialized communities, Indigenous peoples, those living with visible or invisible disabilities, low-income individuals, and single mothers.
We aim to 1) provide education to healthcare professionals and to the community at-large about the mental health of women and 2SLGBTQ+ young adults, as well as 2) contribute financially to the provision of preventative mental health services as well as peer-supports, treatment and interventions for the communities named above.
Board of Directors
To guide our foundation toward its goals, our board of directors is composed of diverse professionals with clinical and educational expertise in health, human rights, and issues affecting 2SLGBTQ+ communities and women.
Giovanni Arcuri, he/him
President
Anne-Pascale Ménard, she/her
Vice-President
Simona Manescu, she/her
Treasurer
Bianca Arcuri, she/her
Administrator
Donate
Interested in donating or becoming a partner?
Write to us at FondationVivago@gmail.com