Transforming Lives Together

We transform community generosity into life-changing mental health and recovery support by connecting donors to programs that save lives.
SMA Healthcare foundation | about us

About the Foundation

At the SMA Healthcare Foundation, we believe that everyone deserves access to compassionate health care.

Our mission is simple: To foster relationships to increase community awareness and support for services provided by SMA Healthcare.

We are proud to be the bridge between passionate donors and the impactful care SMA Healthcare delivers every day across our communities. With every gift, we bring hope, healing, and more lives transformed.

Calendar & Events

Our events bring people together to celebrate hope, raise awareness, and support life-changing behavioral health programs. From symposiums to fundraising galas, there’s always a way to get involved and make a difference.

Be Part of Something Meaningful

2025 Annual Dinner Celebration and Auction

Join us for SMA Foundation’s Annual Dinner Celebration & Auction, a themed evening of inspiration, connection, and impact. Enjoy a meaningful night of dinner, stories, and spirited bidding, all in support of life-changing behavioral health programs.

10th-Annual Who Is Jay? Mental Health Symposium

Join us for the 10th-Annual Who is Jay? Mental Health Symposium, a full-day event dedicated to mental health awareness, education, and suicide prevention. This symposium offers keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and community resources to inspire hope and healing. It’s an opportunity to connect, learn, and support mental wellness in our community.

Our Impact

Your Generosity at Work

Did you know? 100% of your donation goes directly to programs that support mental health, addiction, recovery, and hope.

Every dollar you give creates real, immediate impact where it’s needed most to support SMA initiatives.

By the Numbers: 2024

  • 37,844 SMA clients received treatment services
  • 5,142 clients attended prevention programs
  • 1,085 clients went through outreach programs

Donor Spotlight

Hyatt and Cici Brown generously donated $500,000 to the Foundation in 2024 for the new West Volusia outpatient clinic in DeLand.

Programs

Jay’s Hope Fund

Jay’s Hope Fund supports critical mental health education and awareness initiatives in our community. The fund makes the mental health campaign possible providing resources, real stories, and tools to foster understanding, encourage conversation.

Jay’s Hope Fund also supports the “Who is Jay?” annual Mental Health Symposium that focuses on mental health and suicide prevention. Held in memory of Jay Ashby, it brings together speakers, advocates, and community members to reduce stigma, share resources, and promote hope and healing.

Foster Heritage Society

The James Foster Heritage Society was established in honor of our founder, James Foster, and his contributions to the Foundation.

The society recognizes those individuals who have included SMA Healthcare Foundation in their will or estate plan.

SMArt PARTNERS

The SMArt Partner Program connects local businesses and entrepreneurs with the SMA Healthcare Foundation to create lasting community impact.

By joining, our partners demonstrate their commitment to mental health programs in their community and gain meaningful brand visibility and priority access to mental health resources for their teams.

Stories of Inspiration

The mission of the SMA Healthcare Foundation is to foster relationships to increase community awareness and support for services provided by SMA Healthcare. These stories showcase real people whose lives have been transformed through access to mental health and recovery care. By sharing them, we aim to reduce stigma, inspire connection, and show the true impact of hope in action.

The Chet Bell Crisis Center

In 2024, over 100 pairs of shoes were donated to clients who received treatment.

Les N.

“I look at SMA and DMRT as the foundation that gave me the patience and understanding that I have to meet people where they are.”

Sorrell D.

“No matter what you have going on, SMA will work with you. Keep your goals in mind and keep working!”

Letisha T.

“WARM saved my life and changed the lives of my children, and now I can be on the other side, helping women who are in the place that I once was.”