Stories change hearts. Skills save lives.
Free Mental Health Education for Every Student and Family
We help schools and underserved communities access films, brain science and practical tools that strengthen connection, coping skills and help-seeking.
When We Change Social Norms, We Change Outcomes.
Every Child. Every Educator.
Every Family.
Mental health education should be engaging, trusted and accessible to all.
The Promise
We help bring year-long, film-powered mental health education to schools and families at no cost, one district and one state at a time.
The Future of Mental Health
What's Working? What's Next? And What About AI?
Thanks to everyone who registered, attended and participated in this event. It was a powerful conversation offering actionable takeaways for us all!
You can now watch the recording of this event if you missed it!
Say Hello to HeyGiGi
Mental Health Education for Real Life
HeyGiGi turns brain science into everyday practice at home through games, stories, films, practical tools and GiGi, an ethical AI coach.
Created for adults age 18+, this low-cost membership platform helps parents, caregivers and educators build skills for navigating emotions, relationships, parenting and the moments that catch us off guard.
HeyGiGi is not therapy, medical care or an emergency service.
Expanding Access, One Community at a Time
The Creative Coping Toolkit (CCT) uses films, brain science and practical activities to help students understand anxiety, loneliness, digital well-being, bullying, belonging and help-seeking.
Impactful Fund helps schools and underserved communities access this strength-based mental health education program at no cost. Students build coping skills, families strengthen connection and educators gain trusted tools that are easy to use.
Help Us Reach More Communities
How We Expand Access
Impactful Fund helps schools and underserved communities access the Creative Coping Toolkit at no cost.
Through films, brain science, guided conversations and practical activities, students build coping skills, strengthen connection and become more comfortable asking for help.
Since 2011, Impactful Fund, formerly IndieFlix Foundation, has worked with public agencies, companies, foundations and community partners to expand access to film-powered mental health education.
Our work has helped reach more than 7,200 California public schools through the CalHOPE Schools Program, along with 145 schools in Washington and 565 schools in Illinois.
Our Proven Approach Combines:
Film-Based Storytelling
Guided Conversations
Evidence-Based Activities
In-Person Mentorship
Ongoing Impact Reporting
Help Put Mental Health Education in More Schools
Children should not have to wait for a crisis to learn how their brains work or how to ask for help.
Your donation helps schools and underserved communities access films, guided conversations and practical tools that build coping skills, strengthen connection and make mental health easier to talk about.
Film Programs We Support
Let’s Expand Access Together
Does your school or community need support? Are you interested in funding a program, becoming a partner or helping us reach more families?
We would love to hear your questions, ideas and hopes for your community.