The Philip Support Foundation

What The Philip Support Foundation does

The Philip Support Foundation (PSF) is an Edmonton, Alberta-based non-profit organization founded in 2021 in memory of Adedapo Philip, a person who lived with schizophrenia. The foundation provides culturally responsive mental health support to Black families in Canada — including Black Canadians, immigrants, refugees, and people of African descent — who are affected by schizophrenia and related mental health challenges. Its core service portfolio spans Counseling & Mentorship, Family & Caregiver Education, Vocational & Holistic Recovery Programs, a Youth-focused Program, and an Early Intervention Program, supplemented by Workshops & Trainings (Compassionate Response Teams and Community Leaders Workshop), a Support Services Directory, a Practitioner Directory for licensed clinicians, a Wall of Hope memorial, and a Mental Health Blog.

The operating model is community-led rather than technology-led. There is no proprietary software product, no API or developer surface, and the technology footprint consists of a Wix-hosted website (thepsf.ca), PayPal and Interac donation processing, an email newsletter system, and social media accounts across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Delivery is through direct one-on-one counseling, mentorship, support groups, workshops, and outreach via churches, schools, and cultural centers in the Edmonton region.

The business model is donation-funded. The foundation accepts cash contributions via Interac and PayPal; it is registered as a non-profit but has not yet received formal charity status and therefore cannot issue tax-deductible donation receipts at this time. Services to end users are free or subsidized based on financial need, so there is no per-seat or per-session pricing model. Governance is provided by a 6-person board (Founder/Executive Director Esther Mark, Chairperson Olayinka Oyedeji, Secretary Banjo Olaleye, Treasurer Adebisi Fagbohungbe, Director Mental Health Josianne Saul, Director Legal Olumide Aliu) and a 4-person management team covering Programs Development, Communications and Engagement, Human Resources, and Strategy and Development. No funding rounds, investors, or acquisitions are disclosed.

Name

The Philip Support Foundation

Legal name

The Philip Support Foundation

Website

https://thepsf.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Philip Support Foundation is an Edmonton-based non-profit providing culturally responsive mental health counseling, family education, recovery, and youth programs to Black Canadians, immigrants, refugees, and people of African descent affected by schizophrenia and related conditions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Mental Health Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH), Family Engagement & Caregiver Support Programs (SEL/Mental Health) (EDAKAMAK), School-Based Mental Health Therapy (Licensed Clinicians) (EDAKAMAD), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Culturally responsive counselling
• Mental health support
• Family caregiver education
• Schizophrenia recovery programs
• Youth mental wellness

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations: The foundation accepts cash donations via Interac ([email protected]) and online through PayPal. As a registered non-profit awaiting charity status, they cannot currently issue tax receipts.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Philip Support Foundation delivers culturally responsive mental health support programs for Black families affected by schizophrenia and related mental health challenges. Core offerings include counseling and mentorship, family and caregiver education, vocational and holistic recovery programs, a youth-focused program, and an early intervention program, supplemented by workshops and trainings, a support services directory, a practitioner directory, a Wall of Hope memorial, and a mental health blog.

Product overview

The Philip Support Foundation is a non-profit mental health organization offering a comprehensive suite of culturally-responsive support programs and services for Black families affected by schizophrenia and related mental health challenges. The organization operates as a unified service portfolio centered on community support, rather than a traditional software product. Core programs include Counseling & Mentorship, Family & Caregiver Education, Vocational & Holistic Recovery Programs, Youth-focused Program, and Early Intervention Program. Supporting offerings include Workshops & Trainings (Compassionate Response Teams and Community Leaders Workshop), a Support Services Directory, Practitioner Directory Registration, Wall of Hope memorial, and a Mental Health Blog. All programs emphasize culturally-relevant care, compassion, and breaking stigma within the Black and immigrant communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Counseling & Mentorship Professional, confidential counseling services for individuals, couples, and families, combined with mentorship support. Uses clinically sound approaches while respecting personal beliefs and values, including one-on-one counseling, mentorship for personal development, strength-based support planning, and ongoing guidance. Designed for Black individuals and families affected by schizophrenia and related mental health challenges.
• Family & Caregiver Education Educational program equipping families and caregivers with knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide effective support to loved ones experiencing mental health challenges, offered in a judgment-free environment.
• Vocational & Holistic Recovery Programs Recovery-focused program supporting individuals rebuilding their lives by addressing emotional wellbeing alongside practical life and employment skills. Includes vocational training, resume and interview coaching, workplace readiness, and emotional wellness sessions.
• Youth-focused Program Program designed to help young people develop resilience, emotional awareness, and healthy coping skills. Includes youth group sessions, skill-building workshops, emotional regulation tools, and parent support resources.
• Early Intervention Program Program focused on identifying mental health concerns early and providing timely, informed support to reduce long-term impact. Offers mental health education, de-escalation skills, supportive care strategies, wellness and burnout prevention, screening, guided support pathways, and crisis prevention.
• Workshops & Trainings Specialized workshops and training opportunities providing practical skills to support mental health. Includes Compassionate Response Teams training (trauma-informed care, de-escalation) and Community Leaders Workshop (identifying mental health needs, guiding individuals to professional support).
• Support Services Directory Directory and intake system connecting individuals to appropriate support services including emotional wellness tools, support groups, family education, youth support, life skills, crisis prevention, early support guidance, and counseling support.
• Practitioner Directory Registration Directory registration system for licensed mental health professionals to join the network, connecting individuals and families seeking care with qualified, culturally-aware therapists and counselors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% positive feedback on meeting cultural-specific mental health needs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Africa CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting African communities in accessing mental health resources and services.
• Ruth's HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization contributing to community mental health support network.
• WAWTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in awareness and advocacy initiatives.
• Mental Health Practitioners NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of qualified, licensed mental health professionals integrated into the foundation's directory to support individuals seeking culturally aware care.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Naseeha Mental Health: Canada- and US-based nonprofit offering culturally attuned mental health support for Muslim communities via helpline, counseling, and youth programs. Similar cultural-affinity mental health model with multi-channel delivery.
• Across Boundaries: Toronto-based mental health agency serving racialized communities with culturally responsive services, counseling, and family support. Highly comparable mission and service model, focused on a different metropolitan market.
• TAIBU Community Health Centre: Black-focused community health centre in the Greater Toronto Area offering primary care and mental health supports to Black communities. Directly comparable culturally-specific community health mission.
• Black Health Alliance: Canadian nonprofit advancing health and wellbeing of Black communities through research, advocacy, and community programs, including mental health. Comparable mission focus on Black community health outcomes.
• Hong Fook Mental Health Foundation: Canadian nonprofit providing culturally responsive mental health services to Asian communities in the Greater Toronto Area. Strong methodological parallel to PSF as a culturally specific mental health nonprofit.

Regional players

• Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health: Ottawa-based Indigenous health and wellness centre integrating culturally specific mental health, family, and youth programming. Methodological parallel as a culturally anchored community mental health provider.

Emerging players

• Margaret's Housing and Community Support: Toronto nonprofit providing housing and community-based mental health support to vulnerable populations including racialized communities. Comparable community-based mental health support model for underserved groups.
• Caribbean African Mental Health Initiative (CAMHI): Community-based initiative serving Caribbean and African communities in Ontario with mental health awareness and support. Closely aligned cultural focus and emerging-stage operating profile.

Broad incumbents

• Schizophrenia Society of Canada: National nonprofit dedicated to schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, providing education, support, and advocacy. Comparable disease focus but operates at national scale without community-cultural specificity.
• Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Edmonton Region: Large, established Canadian mental health nonprofit with a regional Edmonton chapter offering counseling, education, and advocacy. Comparable service categories but without the Black-specific cultural focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/support_psf
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TenderMindsbyThePSF
• Facebookfacebook.com/share/1Cufrsn9pt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/thepsf
• Instagraminstagram.com/support_psf
• TikToktiktok.com/@support_psf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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