Who We Are
The Living Well Mission is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance for mental health therapy to individuals and families in Southwest Florida. We are an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, driven by compassion and a deep commitment to improving mental health care access in our community.
Founded by licensed mental health counselor Vicki Bonham, the Mission was born from a simple belief: no one should go without the mental health care they need because they cannot afford it. What began as a personal calling has grown into a community-driven effort serving hundreds of individuals and families across Southwest Florida.
What We Do
The Living Well Mission awards mental health therapy scholarships to qualifying individuals and families living in Southwest Florida. We review each application with care and fund professional counseling delivered by our approved network of Southwest Florida clinicians — therapists we know, trust, and who exemplify the values of the Mission.
Our scholarship program covers a portion or all of the cost of therapy sessions, removing the financial barriers that keep so many from seeking care. Approved applicants receive care through our clinical partner, Living Well Counseling and Consulting, or another clinician within our approved Southwest Florida network, in person or by telehealth. Scholarship funds can only be used with clinicians in our approved network — they cannot be applied to therapy with a provider outside of it.
Our Core Values
Compassion
Colossians 3:12
"Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience."
Faith-Driven Service
Ephesians 2:10
"Created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us."
Integrity
Proverbs 11:3
"The integrity of the upright guides them."
Hope
Romans 15:13
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him."
Accessibility
Proverbs 31:8
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves."
Grace
John 1:14
"Christ — full of grace and truth."
How You Get Help
- Acknowledge your need for mental health care.
- Complete the scholarship application on our website.
- Your application will be reviewed and you will receive a decision within 72 hours.
- Upon approval, we match you with a clinician from our approved Southwest Florida network, beginning with our clinical partner, Living Well Counseling and Consulting.
- Your award will be reassessed at session 4 to ensure ongoing support.
Who we can serve
- Scholarships are for individuals and families living in Southwest Florida.
- Care must be provided by a clinician in our approved Southwest Florida network, in person or by telehealth.
- Scholarship funds cannot be used with a therapist outside our approved network, including a therapist you are already seeing.