Giving Opportunities Support our mission

There are many ways to support the University of Florida Department of Psychiatry and help us achieve excellence in our missions of education, research, patient care and service to community.

Psychiatry Funds

Fund #003357

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fund

Provides support to the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Divisions.

Child Therapy

Fund #021055

Center for Addiction Research & Education (CARE)

Provides support for the UF Center for Addiction Research and Education.

addiction research participant

Fund #024189

Center for Autism & Neurodevelopment Fund (CAN)

Provides support for its mission of providing centralized and state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment services for children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Child in sensory room

Fund #022343

Center for OCD, Anxiety & Related Disorders

Provides support for research, education and awareness for OCD, anxiety and related disorders.

COARD Logo

Fund #029779

Fear Facers Support Fund

Contributions to this fund help make this unique program possible. Offering adolescents with OCD and related disorders a supportive, empowering environment where they can build skills, gain confidence, and face their fears with guidance from expert clinicians. Donations directly strengthen the care, education, and experiences we’re able to provide for these young participants.

group of Fear Facers counselors wearing orange camp shirts, some members of the group are covered in green slime

Fund #028505

McElroy Young Adult Psychiatry Lecture

Support the expenses of hosting an annual lecture with a visiting psychiatry lecturer who focuses on mental healthcare needs, related to young adults and college-aged students.

Dr. McElroy and Linda Provus McElroy

Fund #023155

UF Psychiatry/ Florida Recovery Center

This fund helps expand and diversify FRC programs, including collegiate recovery and other initiatives, while enhancing outreach through education, training, and community gatherings.

UF Health Florida Recovery Center

Fund #016499

Psychiatry Residency Education & Scholar Fund

Provides support for resident education for retreats, travel, and meetings.

2019 Psychiatry Residents

Fund #020281

Richard C. Christensen, M.D. Visiting Lecture Fund

Provides support for the expenses of hosting an annual visiting psychiatry lecturer that focuses on mental-health care needs, especially those of the homeless population.

Richard Christensen MD

Fund #029769

Street Psychiatry & Community Engagement Fund

To strengthen mental health in our community, particularly for the under-served, through accessible care, collaborative partnerships, and advocacy for reducing stigma and promoting wellness.

members of the UF Street Psychiatry Team stand in front of the GRACE Marketplace Van they use when going out to meet patients where they are.

Fund #005017

UF Psychiatry Alumni Society Fund

This fund aims to promote and maintain camaraderie among the alumni, faculty, and trainees of the University of Florida Department of Psychiatry. Donations will be used to support the activities of the Society as well as support the training programs.

Members of the UF Psychiatry Alumni Society

Additional Giving Opportunities

Cash and Securities – among the most popular types of gifts. You may choose to restrict your gift to specific programs or educational purposes.

Real Estate – the College of Medicine welcomes and encourages gifts of real estate, which can significantly enhance our productivity and performance and provide substantial tax benefits for donors.

Planned Giving – there are various planned giving methods to support the College of Medicine. Each offers opportunities to have a major impact upon college excellence as well as numerous benefits for donors, including bequests, gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts. For more information on planned giving and estate gifts, please visit Planned Giving online.

Endowed Gifts – you can create a permanent fund for a specific purpose at the College of Medicine. Your fund will be invested and managed by the University of Florida Foundation to provide a steady and reliable income stream forever. Endowments may be named in your honor or that of a loved one.

Callie Wilkes

Additional information & questions, please contact:

Callie Wilkes

Director of Development 352.627.9004 (p) | 828-435-0851 (c)