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At Minette Foundation, we believe that healing is a collective effort and that access to mental health care and essential resources is a human right, not a privilege. Whether you are a healthcare professional, educator, student, advocate, or community member, there is a place for you in this work.
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Intern and Learn with Us
We offer meaningful opportunities for students and early-career professionals to grow through our field placements and mentorship.
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Whether you’re near or far, your support makes a difference.
Mentorship doesn't always come with a title — sometimes it shows up as a Madrina. Minette co-founder Madeline Maldonado, LCSW-R joins The Latinx/e in Social Work Podcast alongside Elizabeth Amadiz, MSW to explore what it truly takes to find, nurture, and become a mentor within your professional community. A candid conversation about building belonging in social work, one organic relationship at a time.
In the episode of Therapist Voices @ ReachLink, Madeline Maldonado, LCSW-R, President and Founder of Minette Psychotherapy Services and Executive Director of the Minnette Foundation, speaks about the realities of building a private practice, the gaps in graduate training, and what it truly takes to succeed as both a clinician and a business owner. Madeline shares her journey from an early passion for helping others to pivoting from engineering into social work, and how her early experiences in community mental health—particularly during times of crisis—shaped her clinical identity. We explore the “bootcamp” nature of community clinics, the importance of supervision and diagnostic confidence, and why many therapists underestimate the demands of running a practice. Finally, we discuss her vision behind the Minette ecosystem, expanding mental health beyond therapy rooms into community impact, and creating a pipeline of confident, well-trained clinicians ready to meet growing demand.
Email us at:
minettefoundation@gmail.com to start a conversation about how you can get involved or learn more about our internship opportunity.
Join Our Community
Are you a licensed clinician, evaluator, educator, or wellness practitioner? Join our growing network of professionals offering pro bono or low-cost services, mentorship, or training. We welcome bilingual providers and culturally responsive practitioners from around the world.
We collaborate with providers, schools, nonprofits, clinics, and community-based organizations to expand access to care. If you or your organization serve under-resourced communities or shares our mission, let’s build something together.
Your gift helps us deliver free or low-cost Autism evaluations, mental health therapy, and essential resources—like food, water, and hygiene items—to individuals and families facing financial hardship. Every dollar or item donated fuels healing, dignity, and equitable access to care.
We welcome partners who want to co-create impact by hosting fundraisers, mental health awareness events, or self-care gatherings. Whether you're supporting individuals and families directly or uplifting the social service providers who care for them, your event can help expand access, reduce stigma, and promote community wellness. From in-person wellness days to virtual panels, we’re here to collaborate.
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Easy Donation Drop-off and Pick-up
Drop-Off: Donations can be dropped off at our office on the last Wednesday of each month.
Pick-up: We offer donation pick-up locations in The Bronx and Lower Westchester Counter (i.e. - Yonkers, Mt. Vernon, New Rochelle areas)
To Schedule: Please call or email us to arrange alternative drop-off days or pick-up
Phone: (201) 724-5489
Email: minettefoundation@gmail.com
Make a Donation
We gratefully accept donations that help us support families and individuals facing financial hardship. Your contributions go directly to those in need -- uplifting communities with dignity and care.
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Donor Privacy Policy
Minette Foundation values the privacy of our donors. Donor information is kept strictly confidential. We do not sell, rent or trade the names of our donors. We will not share or sell donor personal information with any third party nor send donor mailing on behalf of other organizations. Donor contact information is kept in a password-protected database on a secure network. Credit card donations are processed by a reputable e-commerce provider on a secure, encrypted website, and credit card numbers are not retained in the Minette Foundation office or headquarters.
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Impact Guide for Donations
We have provided a downloadable guide with information about how donation amounts and respective donation descriptions. Each donation makes a big impact. Please share with someone you know. We believe we are stronger together. Making donations mutually can make the biggest impact.