Providing emergency financial support, burnout prevention and recovery and advocacy for mental health clinicians.
On average, mental health clinicians are paid 35% less than similarly educated and trained physical health care providers.
The need for mental health services continues to increase as professionals are leaving the field more than ever, often for financial reasons.
Therapists experience secondary trauma due to the nature of their work and deserve to be cared for.
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At Therapist Resource Network, we understand that mental health clinicians play a critical role in supporting individuals through their most challenging times. Yet, these dedicated professionals often face financial strain, especially during times of crisis. Whether due to an unexpected personal hardship, a natural disaster or other unforeseen circumstances, mental health providers should never have to worry about their financial stability while caring for others. Our goal is to ensure that therapists, counselors, social workers, and other mental health professionals can continue to focus on their clients without the added stress of financial insecurity.
Read more from our founder about why we were founded and our road to supporting therapists.
Who We Help
Since beginning grant distribution in December of 2024, TRN has provided grants to 19 clinicians experiencing a personal emergency or natural disaster.
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Impact stories are based on TRN grant recipients' stories. Some details and names have been changed to protect privacy.
Check out our blogs to read more about the impact TRN is having on therapists.
J. is a therapist in private practice who received a $500 grant from TRN following Hurricane Helene. He was gracious enough to provide this impact statement. “I recognize how Helene’s impact on many has been much more severe than my own, yet, the closing of my physical office space and inability to meet with clients virtually prevented me from supporting my community in the way I know best, through therapy. My sense of purpose and income were drastically impacted as a result of the storm. This grant from the Therapy Resource Network provides financial relief and hope for the future. It also represents and highlights how valued this line of work is. The grant and feelings of support mean the world to me. The messages of resilience and emphasis on community I’ve seen since Helene have been inspiring and also a timely reminder to live in line with these shared values especially in the face of adversity.”
S. is a clinician working in an Intensive Outpatient Program and private practice. She was unexpectedly electrocuted one day when plugging in her laptop, and the electrical shock caused a number of health issues and injuries. Her ability to perform her job has been tremendously negatively impacted because she has not been medically cleared to use my arms and hands. She reports "the funds would definitely alleviate the rising anxiety and depression that is now forming because right now I am unable to provide the bare necessities for me and my son , let alone all of the other financial responsibilities I have to negotiate to pay at a later time. These funds would personally affect me by knowing that God does hear me cry at night because this is the most bizarre accident to happen and no one ever wants to be electrocuted. "
A. is a therapist in private practice who recently underwent surgery to repair damage from a recent injury. Being self employed often means a high deductible health insurance and no paid leave. A. reports that the TRN grant will help to alleviate the stress and anxiety of unexpected medical bills and unpaid time away from work to heal.