Take This Mental Health Charity Faces Imminent Closure

The Take This mental health charity is on the verge of shutting down, according to a statement from clinical director Raffael Boccamazzo. In a recent blog post, Boccamazzo revealed that the charity, which focuses on the gaming community, must raise $80,000 by the end of September to avoid ceasing operations by the end of 2024. Earlier this year, executive director Eve Crevoshay disclosed the charity's financial struggles, highlighting a $200,000 funding shortfall that needed to be addressed by June. Boccamazzo emphasized that despite efforts to bridge this gap, significant support is still required. "Without the help of our supporters, Take This and its programmes will be forced to shut down," he warned. The charity is not only seeking immediate financial assistance but also long-term support to ensure the sustainability of its initiatives. Boccamazzo noted that much of the organisation's work is uncompensated or underfunded, a common challenge in the nonprofit sector. He reaffirmed the charity's commitment to providing mental health resources and knowledge to the gaming community, a mission that has driven their work for so long. For those interested in learning more about how to support Take This, details are available in Boccamazzo's blog post.