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Our Mission
The mission of Z-Cares Foundation is to spark meaningful conversations and provide evidence-based educational resources through powerful storytelling, guided content and community-driven awareness to help reduce the stigma around youth mental health.
Z-Cares Foundation will accomplish this mission through; providing evidence-based guided content and building awareness about youth mental health.
Our Impact
At Z-Cares, we believe that mental health conversations save lives—and we’re on a mission to make those conversations happen everywhere.
Since our founding, we’ve empowered thousands of students, families, and community members through films, events, and education that break the silence around mental health. From powerful documentaries and peer-led discussions to self-guided resources and community partnerships, we’re creating safe spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported.
Inspired by the life and legacy of Zachary Nimmo, we’re turning loss into purpose—and sparking real change in the way we talk about mental health.
Every Mental Health Story is Unique. Hope Begins When We Talk About it.
Our Founders
Built from love. Driven by hope
Steve Nimmo
Mannie Nimmo
Samantha Nimmo
Our Principle Advisor
Mark A. Reinecke, Ph.D.
Mark A. Reinecke, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine and former Chief of its Division of Psychology. He has served as the Director of the Center for Cognative Therapy in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Nuroscience at the University of Chicago.
An internationally recognized expert in depression, suicide, and anxiety among children and adolescence, he is a Distinguished Fellow and former president of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and a diplomat of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). Dr. Reinecke is also a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, The Association for Psychological Science, and the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Dr. Reinecke has lectured world wide and authored or edited eleven books on cognative therapy and mental health.
Our Boards
The teams behind the mission
Executive Board
Leading the Mission
Provides leadership, direction and over site for Z-Cares. They help guide strategy, programs, fundraising, partnerships, and long term growth.
Youth Ambassador Board
Youth voice at the center
Brings young people's voices and perspectives directly into Z-Cares. Ambassadors help shape programs, outreach, events, and conversations about youth mental health.
Advisory Board
Experience that guides our work
Engages professional and community leaders who provide expertise, perspective, connections, and guidance to help strengthen and expand Z-Cares' impact.
In the Community
Meet our Partners
Z-Cares Foundation's work has been recognized by leading organizations nationwide. These caring community hero's have partnered with us to find caring ways to help young people find their voice. We have tremendous gratitude for their passion.
