The Foundation for Psychology in Ohio is the non-profit, charitable 501(c) 3 arm of the Ohio Psychological Association (OPA).  The mission of OPA is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and to improve people’s lives in Ohio.  The Foundation helps OPA fulfill its mission through philanthropic giving and programs that support and advance its causes. In alignment with these goals, the Foundation is proud to announce new scholarship and grant opportunities.

Inez Beverly Prosser Scholarship
The Foundation for Psychology in Ohio Inez Beverly Prosser Scholarship for African American Psychology Students was created to provide scholarships for promising African American graduate students to pursue their education in psychology in honor of Dr. Inez Beverly Prosser. Dr. Prosser was the first African American woman to receive a Ph.D. in Psychology in 1933. The purpose of this scholarship is to increase the diversity of professional psychologists in Ohio among underrepresented minorities, specifically African Americans. For more information, click here.

Ohio Women in Psychology Grant
The Foundation for Psychology in Ohio/Ohio Women in Psychology Grant funds research, training, and community service projects related to women’s issues.

Psychology of Women Scope: The current focus area of the grant is to conduct innovative research, training and community service projects in Ohio addressing the special needs and interests of women or gender-related issues. This could include:

• Research involving mental health and health disparities among women in vulnerable sub-populations (e.g., mothers raising infants, toddlers, and school-age children, single parent households, elderly, children, homeless, unemployed, people with disabilities, ethnic/racial minorities, etc.).
  
• Evidence-based programs and interventions focused on women, including mothers and children.
  
• Workshops involving audience interaction related to Women’s issues.
  
• Community-based service projects (e.g., public service announcement).

For more information, click here.

The Foundation for Psychology in Ohio (PsyOHIO), the charitable 501(c)3 arm of the Ohio Psychological Association, is a key component of the Association’s efforts to support psychological education and research. It seeks to further some of OPA’s goals relating to diversity, access, and inclusion. We invite you to join our efforts in 2022 by making a donation to PsyOHIO now.

A word about our philanthropic programs and the areas on which we are focused:

• Grants for innovative research on current issues impacting communities.
  
• Support for psychological research in diversity and social justice issues.
  
• Educational and other support for ethnic minority students, women, and other minorities.
  
• Supporting leadership development programs for psychologists.
  
• Encouraging young students in middle and high school who have demonstrated ability and an interest in studying psychological issues.

For example, one recent grant supported a study of the impact of discrimination against Asian Americans, as some identified COVID as the Chinese virus. The research provided information for parents to share with their children.

Our goal this year is to raise $15,000 to $20,000 to fund scholarships and grants. Your donation helps us to reach our mission of promoting healthy communities throughout Ohio. Any donation is greatly appreciated, and it will only take you just a few minutes to make a difference. 

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS OR TO MAKE A DONATION.

Thank you for your consideration. I wish you health and happiness in your professional and personal lives and hope we can connect in the year ahead.


Sincerely,
Thomas P. Swales, PhD, ABPP
President
Foundation for Psychology In Ohio

We hope you'll join the global generosity movement!

Your gift to the Foundation for Psychology in Ohio (PSYOHIO) will help to advance the creation, communication, and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and to improve people’s lives in Ohio. PSYOHIO does this by supporting research and educational programs that increase access to and awareness of psychology as well as philanthropic efforts that promote the field psychology. We envision a day when “good health” in Ohio is synonymous with “good psychological health” for all Ohioans.

Make a Donation to PSYOHIO

Click here for more information about the Foundation for Psychology in Ohio

For more information about Giving Tuesday, visit givingtuesday.org

Pledges benefit the Foundation for Psychology in Ohio

The Foundation for Psychology in Ohio (PsyOHIO), the charitable 501(c)3 arm of the Ohio Psychological Association, has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Gifts, grants, contributions and bequests to the Foundation are tax deductible.

PsyOHIO's two primary purposes are:

• Promoting and supporting educational programs that increase access to well-trained psychologists, create an awareness of what psychologists do, and decrease stigma about mental illness by: 
  
  • Disseminating information regarding psychology and behavioral health to the public and to mental health professionals; 
    
  • Developing and presenting educational or scientific exhibits and presentations on psychology for the benefit of the public; PSYOHIO: Foundation for Psychology in Ohio foundation 
    
  • Developing an archive of the history of psychology in Ohio and the national impact Ohio psychologists have had. 
    
  • Increasing the availability of internships for graduate students studying psychology. 
    
• Developing philanthropic programs that encourage and reward psychologists, researchers and students who are committed to carrying on the work of psychology and broadening its scope and impact. Granting scholarships in psychology and supporting the Foundation’s commitment to diversity by:  
  • Developing and/or sponsoring panels, workshops, seminars, and other educational activities in psychology for the benefit of psychologists, other mental health professionals and the general public; 
    
  • Granting awards, stipends or other forms of recognition to teachers or researchers in psychology at secondary schools or institutions of higher education on the basis of innovative or meritorious achievement; 
    
  • Granting prizes, awards, stipends and other forms of recognition for research in issues relating to multiculturalism. 
    
  • Giving annually cash prizes to high school students for outstanding Behavioral Science projects at the State Science Fair.
    

Occurring this year on December 3, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday to kick off the holiday giving season and inspire people to collaborate in improving their local communities and to give back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they support. 

#GivingTuesday demonstrates how every act of generosity counts, and that they mean even more when we give together. Founded in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y – a community and cultural center in New York City − #GivingTuesday inspired millions of people to give back and support the causes they believe in. Over $300 million was raised online to benefit a tremendously broad range of organizations, and much more was given in volunteer hours, donations of food and clothing, and acts of kindness. 

Those who are interested in joining OPA’s #GivingTuesday initiative should  visit http://ohpsych.org/page/Foundation. 

For more details about the #GivingTuesday movement, visit the #GivingTuesday website (www.givingtuesday.org), Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GivingTuesday) or follow @GivingTuesday and the #GivingTuesday hashtag on social media. 


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About Ohio Psychological Association 
The Ohio Psychological Association, in Columbus, Ohio, is membership organization of approximately 1,500 Ohio psychologists. Its mission is to advance psychology as a science, as a profession and as a means of promoting human welfare. For more information or for a psychologist referral, visit www.ohpsych.org. 

 

Pledges Benefit the Foundation for Psychology in Ohio

The Foundation for Psychology in Ohio (PsyOHIO), the charitable 501(c)3 arm of the Ohio Psychological Association, has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Gifts, grants, contributions and bequests to the Foundation are tax deductible.

PsyOHIO ‘s two primary purposes are:

• Promoting and supporting educational programs that increase access to well-trained psychologists, create an awareness of what psychologists do, and decrease stigma about mental illness by: 
  
  • Disseminating information regarding psychology and behavioral health to the public and to mental health professionals; 
    
  • Developing and presenting educational or scientific exhibits and presentations on psychology for the benefit of the public; PSYOHIO: Foundation for Psychology in Ohio foundation 
    
  • Developing an archive of the history of psychology in Ohio and the national impact Ohio psychologists have had. 
    
  • Increasing the availability of internships for graduate students studying psychology. 
    

• Developing philanthropic programs that encourage and reward psychologists, researchers and students who are committed to carrying on the work of psychology and broadening its scope and impact. Granting scholarships in psychology and supporting the Foundation’s commitment to diversity by:  
  
  • Developing and/or sponsoring panels, workshops, seminars, and other educational activities in psychology for the benefit of psychologists, other mental health professionals and the general public; 
    
  • Granting awards, stipends or other forms of recognition to teachers or researchers in psychology at secondary schools or institutions of higher education on the basis of innovative or meritorious achievement; 
    
  • Granting prizes, awards, stipends and other forms of recognition for research in issues relating to multiculturalism. 
    
  • Giving annually cash prizes to high school students for outstanding Behavioral Science projects at the State Science Fair.
    

Occurring this year on November 27, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday to kick off the holiday giving season and inspire people to collaborate in improving their local communities and to give back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they support. 

 #GivingTuesday demonstrates how every act of generosity counts, and that they mean even more when we give together. Founded in 2012 by the 92nd Street Y – a community and cultural center in New York City − #GivingTuesday inspired millions of people to give back and support the causes they believe in. Over $300 million was raised online to benefit a tremendously broad range of organizations, and much more was given in volunteer hours, donations of food and clothing, and acts of kindness. 

Those who are interested in joining OPA’s #GivingTuesday initiative should  visit http://ohpsych.org/page/Foundation. 

For more details about the #GivingTuesday movement, visit the #GivingTuesday website (www.givingtuesday.org), Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GivingTuesday) or follow @GivingTues and the #GivingTuesday hashtag on social media. 

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About Ohio Psychological Association 
The Ohio Psychological Association, in Columbus, Ohio, is membership organization of approximately 1,500 Ohio psychologists. Its mission is to advance psychology as a science, as a profession and as a means of promoting human welfare. For more information or for a psychologist referral, visit www.ohpsych.org.

About #GivingTuesday 
Founded by the team in the Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact at 92nd Street Y http://www.92Y.org, #GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communitiies in all 50 states and in countries around the world. #GivingTuesday harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners to transform how people think about, talk about, and participate in the giving season. It inspires people to take collective action to improve their communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they believe in, and help create a better world.

We are recruitng volunteers  to serve on the Board of one of OPA’S best kept secrets, the Foundation for Psychology In Ohio (PSYOHIO). 

PSYOHIO is the charitable arm of OPA, which is focused on promoting healthy communities in Ohio. The Board determines how that mission is implemented through raising funds to support philanthropic giving programs that support and advance its causes. Programs currently include educational programs and research that increase access to and awareness of psychology. 

Nominations to serve on the Foundation Board, including self-nominations, are requested.  We are seeking individuals who can bring new talent, experience, and energy to an already thriving Board. We are seeking both psychologist and non-psychologist to assist us in the development and implementation of our strategic goals over the coming years. 

For additional information about the Foundation please contact Dr. Cathy McDaniels Wilson, PSYOHIO President, at mcdanielswilson@yahoo.com.

For more information about PSYOHIO, click here.

Make a Donation

The Foundation for Psychology in Ohio, the charitable 501(c)3 arm of OPA, has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Gifts, grants, contributions and bequests to the Foundation are tax deductible.

The mission of OPA is to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and to improve people’s lives in Ohio.  The Foundation helps OPA fulfill its mission through philanthropic giving and programs that support and advance its causes such as:

• Disseminating information regarding psychology and behavioral health to the general public and to mental health professionals;
  
• Granting scholarships in psychology to worthy students and to support the Foundation’s commitment to diversity;
  
• Developing and presenting educational or scientific exhibits in psychology for the benefit of the general public;
  
• Developing or sponsoring, or both, of panels, workshops, seminars, and other educational activities in psychology for the benefit of psychologists, other mental health professionals, and the general public;
  
• Granting awards, stipends or other forms of recognition to teachers or researchers in psychology at secondary schools or institutions of higher education on the bases of innovative or meritorious achievement;
  
• Preparing and distributing educational pamphlets and brochures that advance the public’s understanding of behavioral and mental health.
  
• Granting prizes, awards, stipends and other forms of recognition for research in issues relating to multiculturalism.
  
• Giving annually cash prizes to high school students for outstanding Behavioral Health projects at the State Science Fair.
  

Occurring this year on November 28, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday to kick off the holiday giving season and inspire people to collaborate in improving their local communities and to give back in impact ways to the charities and causes they support. 

92Y − a cultural center in New York City that, since 1874, has been bringing people together around its core values of community service and giving back − conceptualized #GivingTuesday as a new way of linking individuals and causes to strengthen communities and encourage giving. In 2016, the fifth year of #GivingTuesday, millions of people in 98 countries came together to give back and support the causes they believe in. Over $177 million was raised online to benefit a tremendously broad range of organizations, and much more was given in volunteer hours, donations of food and clothing, and acts of kindness. 

Those who are interested in joining OPA’s #GivingTuesday initiative should click here. For more details about the #GivingTuesday movement, visit the #GivingTuesday website (www.givingtuesday.org), Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GivingTuesday) or follow @GivingTues and the #GivingTuesday hashtag on social media. 

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About Ohio Psychological Association 
The Ohio Psychological Association, in Columbus, Ohio, is membership organization of approximately 1,500 Ohio psychologists. Its mission is to advance psychology as a science, as a profession and as a means of promoting human welfare. For more information or for a psychologist referral, visit www.ohpsych.org.

About #GivingTuesday 
#GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that has been built by individuals, families, organizations, businesses and communities in all 50 states and in countries around the world. This year, #GivingTuesday falls on November 28. #GivingTuesday harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners to transform how people think about, talk about, and participate in the giving season. It inspires people to take collective action to improve their communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they believe in, and help create a better world. #GivingTuesday demonstrates how every act of generosity counts, and that they mean even more when we give together.

The Foundation for Psychology in Ohio (PsyOhio) is seeking several new members to our Board of Directors. We are looking for board members who believe in our mission and are willing to be active in their governance roles. We believe that this work has never been more important than it is today. We are looking for individuals whose experience and involvement in the community and the profession of psychology would be a true asset to our Foundation, and we hope that you will consider becoming a nominee. To view the foundations, mission and vision statement, please click here.
 
Our Board of Directors seeks representatives from the public and private sectors, and we would like for you to consider becoming a potential board candidate. We do expect that, once elected, our board members will participate in at least one board retreat. While we do ask that our board members play an active role, we pride ourselves on supporting each other as a team and believe that we offer an opportunity for our members to learn and grow with the organization.
 
If you are interested in serving, please complete this online form and a member of our Board of Directors will contact you by phone to discuss our invitation and to answer any questions you may have. If, once you have spoken to one of our board members and you wish to be considered please contact Michael Ranney at 614.224.0034.