His Story Matters
And So
Does Yours
Matt Harbin Mattered
To his proud parents, loving brothers and a community of friends. He was both a role model and a beacon of light to everyone he met.
In 2018, Matt took his own life to a mental health battle. His absence is deeply felt, yet his life continues to inspire something bigger.
Join a growing movement inspired by Matt’s life and legacy, rooted in change, connection, and mental health awareness. Because talking about mental health doesn’t have to be heavy to be meaningful.
About the Matt Harbin Foundation
Matt lifted others up. After losing him far too soon, his family created the Matt Harbin Foundation to break stigma, expand education, and empower people to support one another through life’s challenges.
We believe that research matters, education saves lives, and connection builds resilience. Communities grow stronger when everyone feels included and when asking for help feels normal.
The Foundation is built to remind you and your loved ones that you matter, that people care and that support is available.
Why We Exist
We exist to help end the mental health crisis through research, education and empowerment.
Our vision is simple: connected communities where each person is included, understood and given every opportunity to grow into the best version of themselves.
That future starts with a conversation, taking an interest in someone’s wellbeing and, sometimes, simply showing up.
How We Do The Work
We partner with schools and communities to bring a flexible suite of mental health programs directly to the people who need them most.
Schools choose the programs that best fit their students. We help implement them and subsidize costs when needed. MHF believes support should be available to everyone, not just those with resources.
Some of the programs we support include:
ThriveWay / Peer Helpers Plus
Shifting Resiliency in Classrooms Study (Dr. Lauren Gulbas)
Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Training
Of course, our program offerings vary by community and evolve as research and needs change.
Tools That Work
From real stories to research-backed insights, our blog is a place for you to find inspiration and help to start changing the mental health crisis.
Every conversation can save lives. Understanding how to start the conversation is crucial. Having the right tools to prepare you is the true difference maker.