About Us
Our Story
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Our Mission, Vision & Values
Mission
The Paperflower Foundation ensures that no Arizonan loses access to essential mental health care because of financial hardship, loss of insurance, or gaps in coverage. We provide financial assistance for therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and prescriptions to help individuals maintain continuity of care during times of transition or instability.
Vision
A future where every person in Arizona can sustain their mental health treatment — regardless of changes in employment, insurance, or income — and where mental wellness is treated as a right, not a privilege.
Guiding Principles
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Continuity Saves Lives – We believe stable access to care prevents crisis.
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Equity in Action – We prioritize those facing the greatest barriers to treatment.
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Community Collaboration – We work alongside providers, advocates, and systems to close the coverage gap.
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Transparency & Accountability – Every dollar is tracked, and every story is honored.
The Need
Many individuals in Arizona experience interruptions in mental health care when their insurance changes or ends. People can fall through the cracks during transitions such as job loss, waiting periods for new coverage, or when Medicaid benefits are reduced or discontinued.
For those living paycheck to paycheck, even a short lapse in coverage can mean choosing between paying for medication and meeting basic needs. Interruptions in therapy or psychiatric treatment can lead to symptom relapse, crisis, or hospitalization — outcomes that could often be prevented with short-term financial support.
The Paperflower Foundation bridges this gap by offering timely assistance to sustain care and stability. Our work complements public health systems like Medicaid by filling temporary or partial coverage gaps and supporting individuals who do not qualify for benefits yet still face significant financial strain.