May 1–31 • Mental Health Awareness Month
The 2026 Horses for Mental Health Campaign
Real People. Real Impact. Real Change.
Join a global movement this May to expand access to mental health and well-being services incorporating horses. Choose a nonprofit program partner, fundraise, or donate, and help more people receive the care and connection they need.
Helping local programs grow stronger and reach more people.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to bring attention to mental well-being, reduce stigma, and uplift solutions that help people heal.
The Horses for Mental Health Campaign turns awareness into action by supporting trusted, community-based programs that incorporate horses into mental health and well-being services.
Every dollar raised directly supports local programs transforming lives in their communities.
And unlike traditional campaigns, participating organizations keep 100% of the funds they raise, so the impact stays where it’s needed most.
Join the global movement this May.
Your compassion fuels real healing.
Horses Help People Heal
People everywhere are facing anxiety, trauma, stress, burnout, and disconnection. Horses offer a powerful, grounding presence that helps individuals feel seen, regulated, and supported.Â
Across the world, licensed therapists and trained facilitators partner with horses to help individuals and families transform their mental health.Â
Your support ensures more people can access these life-changing services.
This Is More Than Awareness. It's a Global Movement.
Programs keep 100% of the funds they raise
Your support expands access to mental health and well-being services with horses
Every participating organization is vetted for safety, professionalism, and impact
Your action stays local and strengthens community-based mental health care
When you participate, you’re not just giving. You’re changing lives.
What We've Achieved Together
How it Works
For 31 days in May, participating organizations run fundraising campaigns under the shared global banner of Horses for Mental Health.
Organizations are provided:
Campaign Toolkits
Social media assets, storytelling templates, press releases, fundraising tips, and on-going support
Global Exposure
Inclusion in HMH press, media, and ambassador outreach
A Collective Movement
Organizations benefit from being part of something bigger—raising awareness while telling their unique story locally
Donate to the 2025 Program Partners
13 Hands Equine Rescue Inc
A SET CHANCE
Abijah's on the Backside
Acres for Life Therapy and Wellness Center
Affinity Ranch
Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources
“The Horses For Mental Health Campaign taught us how to create and run a peer-to-peer awareness and fundraising campaign—something we had never tried before in our 10 years of fundraising. Through this effort, we raised over $44,000! The resources they provided, including webinars, customizable graphics, and the fundraising platform, were invaluable in elevating our awareness and inspiring new people to jump on board to fundraise on our behalf. The overall impact of the campaign aligned us with a national effort, giving our mission credibility and underscoring the incredible power of horses when incorporated into mental health and well-being.”
Smiling Goat Ranch,
2025 Program Partner
Commonly Asked Questions
Your donation goes directly to the Program Partner you select and helps them continue providing transformative services benefitting mental health. Depending on the organization, your support may help support therapy sessions for individuals in need, care for horses, staff training, or program expansion.
Your donation goes directly to your chosen organization. Horses for Mental Health does not take a portion of your donation.
Yes, all Program Partners are carefully vetted to ensure they meet specific qualifications to join the campaign. These organizations are staffed with trained and qualified professionals dedicated to providing high-quality care for their clients. Additionally, we prioritize the well-being of horses, ensuring they are treated ethically and responsibly.
Yes, donations made to benefit Program Partners are tax-deductible. After donating, you will receive a confirmation email and receipt for your records.
“I guess when it comes to horses and mankind, a leap of understanding is needed on both sides…they recognize our shortcomings, and we applaud their sensitivity. My life, my music, my soul would be so different if I had not known the love of a horse.”
Horses For Mental Health Campaign is brought to you by:
Title Sponsor
Premier Partners
