Unlocking Access: iPads for Student Mental Health Counseling
Help me give my students an opportunity to access online mental health services that will support their overall well-being.
$901 goal
This project expired on August 21, 2025.
This project expired on August 21, 2025.
My Project
As a school social worker, I see firsthand how deeply mental health struggles impact our students—especially those from low-income families. Many of the students I work with carry the weight of trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress, but they don’t have the resources to get the help they need. One of the biggest barriers is simple: they don’t have access to a device at home. No laptop, no tablet, sometimes not even a reliable phone. That means they can’t attend online counseling sessions, even when services are available and free.
iPads would be more than just a piece of technology—they would be a doorway to consistent, life-changing mental health support.
For many of my students, privacy is also a major concern. Home isn’t always a safe or quiet space to talk openly about what they’re going through. Some live in crowded apartments with multiple family members, where finding even a few minutes of solitude is impossible. This is why having iPads available at school, after hours, is critical. We can create private spaces where students can stay late, log into their sessions, and talk freely without fear of being overheard or interrupted. These moments of safety and privacy can make all the difference in whether a student is able to open up and begin the healing process.
I've watched students transform when they finally receive support—when they feel seen, heard, and understood. But I’ve also seen students slip through the cracks simply because they didn’t have a way to connect. With your help, we can remove one of the biggest obstacles in their path. By providing iPads, you're not just giving them a device—you’re giving them access to care, to hope, and to a chance at a healthier future. This support can truly change lives.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
350 students impacted
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Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Blue
• Best Buy Education
$349.00
1
$349.00
Apple - 11-inch iPad A16 chip with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Yellow
• Best Buy Education
$349.00
1
$349.00
ProCase for iPad (A16) 11th Generation 11 Inch 2025/ iPad 10th Generation 10.9 Inch 2022 Case, Slim Smart Cover with Translucent Hard Shell Back, Supports Touch ID, Auto Wake/Sleep -Yellow
• Amazon Business
$13.85
1
$13.85
ProCase for iPad (A16) 11th Generation 11 Inch 2025/ iPad 10th Generation 10.9 Inch 2022 Case, Slim Smart Cover with Translucent Hard Shell Back, Supports Touch ID, Auto Wake/Sleep -Blue
• Amazon Business
$12.95
1
$12.95
Materials cost
$724.80
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.87
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$765.67
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$135.12
Total project goal
$900.79
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