One out of five American adults will experience at least one major episode of depression this year.
Major depression is associated with greater functional impairment and higher societal costs than any other chronic health problem.
Another American dies by suicide every 12 minutes.
Depression is the leading cause of disability; and its burden on the U.S. economy is estimated at 210 billion dollars per year.
70% of people can't access or afford the depression support they desperately want and need.
We're on a mission
to change that!
Leading A New Century of Depression Treatment
Peer-led behavioral health and psychoeducation at its most innovative, relevant, effective, and sustainble
OUR MISSION: Dedicated to reducing the impact that depression has on our society, the LiveWell Foundation works to ensure all people have equal access to free and effective peer-led depression support.
With a vision of mental health equity, our nonprofit works to:
"The LiveWell Foundation's work is very important, and should make a real impact on [the treatment of] chronic depression."
-- Dr. Aaron T. Beck, MD,
the father of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
What Sets LiveWell Apart?
Accessibility & consistency of care
Google 'free depression support' in your community, and you'll find it rarely exists! But LiveWell is:
(either local or online), because we know people want and need it
Quality of care
Endorsed by world-renowned experts and peers from diverse backgrounds across the country, LiveWell is strategically designed to educate, empower, and inspire people to take control of their own depression treatment and ongoing mental health care.
Our curriculum-based, skill-building program
The LiveWell Program© stands apart as a curriculum-based wellness program strategically designed to teach people the skills they need to reduce their own symptoms and relapses of depression, and to increase wellbeing.
Evidence-based treatment
Research shows peer support performs better than psycho- therapy for depression recovery; and that Guided Self-Care (e.g., the LiveWell Program) will actually determine the effectiveness of other treatment options, such as therapy and medication.
Our Peer Training program
All volunteer LiveWell support group peer facilitators participate in a rigorous training and mentorship program, including diversity and inclusion training.
BY peers, FOR peers
Livewell was created by a program design expert with her own experience of depression, recovery, and living well. And participating peers continue to offer input as the program evolves and expands. That's a lot of collective wisdom!
Meet the LiveWell Team
Dedicated to mental health equity
Livewell Volunteer Peers: a new kind of community leader
Trained to facilitate LiveWell support groups in their own communities and online, this dedicated group of volunteers from diverse backgrounds and professions with lived experience of depression, recovery, and living well are the heart and soul of LiveWell!
AMY
Amy is an MSW and educator who is passionate about using mindfulness practices for good mental health.
EILEEN
Eileen has experience as both a fundraiser and consultant.
J (Jerome)
Originally from Rochester, New York, J. has experience in teaching, peer couns-eling, and community volunteer work.
MICHAEL
Michael is a surgeon and a mental health advocate for physicians and all people aiming to live more balanced and healthy lives.
TEDDY
Teddy is a Certified Peer Specialist (CPS), a photographer, and a student of social work.
BEN
Ben incorporates his experience as a freelance journalist and passion for philosophy into his group facilitation style.
ELRECO
ElReco is a radio producer, a visual artist, and trained by the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) as a Peer Speaker.
PETRA
Petra is an attorney who also serves on the LiveWell Foundation's Board of Directors.
MUDHILLIN
Mu is a teacher of youth of all ages, and daily runs more miles than we can count.
SAJI
Saji is a faciliator at the local LiveWell mindfulness groups.
CLANCY
Clancy is an educator and visual artist whose work has been shown across the United States.
ERICA
Erica is a Dean at a local middle school and a poet.
KATHERINE
Kat not only contributes to the mental wellbeing of her community, but also works for AIDS awareness.
RENEE
Renée is a practicing physician. She is dedicated to creating and supporting communities in Philadelphia.
TOM
Tom helps to lead the weekly group in West Philadelphia.
DANIEL
Daniel is a professor of Humanities at a local university.
ISAAC
Isaac is a coach and figure skater who performs internationally.
KARINA
Curriculum Writer
Advisor: PR & Inclusion
Karina recently completed a Masters of Social Work.
SHAUN
Peer Trainer
Shaun brings his experience in hospitality to the role of Peer Trainer and Mentor.
ZAIN
Zain is a poet and a musician who believes in "giving back" to his own community.
Our creative & administrative team
STEFANIE
GLICK
Founding Executive Director
Creator: LiveWell Program©
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MICHAEL WEINSTEIN
Co-Creator, LiveWell Clincians©
and Peer Coach
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ALI VOLPE
Community Outreach Coordinator
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CLARENCE PHILBRICK
Director of Education
Co-Creator, LiveWell Schools©
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LiveWell Foundation Board of Directors
MARCY ROGOVIN, ESQ.
PRESIDENT
ATTORNEY, PROFESSOR (RETIRED)
BARBARA SILVER, ESQ.
VICE PRESIDENT
ASTOR WEISS KAPLAN & MANDEL, LLP
JODI DISCUILLO, CPA
TREASURER
CLARENCE PHILBRICK
SECRETARY
EDUCATOR, VISUAL ARTIST
PETRA BROWN, ESQ.
ATTORNEY, OPTIMUM
KARYN FEIT, MSW, LCSW
POSITIVE CHANGE FOR TEENS & FAMILIES, LLC
JOANNE KLEIN
MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE
Joyce Norden
BUNNY GLICK
CO-FOUNDER, LIVEWELL FOUNDATION
PAULA LAMBERT, DSW, LCSW
LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
ELRECO RAMON
ARTIST, RADIO PRODUCER
CRYSTAL SHAH
CONSULTANT
ALI VOLPE, MSED, LPC, NCC
LILY DEVELOPMENT
MICHAEL WEINSTEIN, MD, MBE, MPH
PHYSICIAN
