Emory’s Nia Project receives $2.5 million grant to advance women’s mental health
A $2.5 million grant from the Action for Women’s Health initiative will support the expansion of the Nia Project in Emory University School of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences enhancing trauma-informed mental health care and research for women. Based at Grady Health System, the Nia Project will use the funding to strengthen clinical programs, deepen research and broaden access to care for women affected by violence, trauma or suicidal behavior.
Nia Project Fundraiser — April 19, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Join us Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM, for the 16th annual Nia Project virtual fundraiser supporting the vital work of Nia. This meaningful evening will bring together supporters, friends and partners to celebrate connection, resilience and collective impact.
Funds raised will directly support Nia’s programs and services, helping to strengthen our capacity to uplift and empower the members of the Nia Project. Your participation—whether through attendance, donations or spreading the word—plays a crucial role in sustaining Nia’s mission and expanding our reach.
We look forward to sharing this inspiring evening with you and building a stronger future together.
Event Zoom Link
Online Bidding on QTego Opens Sunday, April 12, and closes Sunday, April 19, at 7:00pm EST. Please follow this link to register for the Nia Project online silent auction.
I Wouldn’t be Here Without Grady: Nia Saved My Life (Marcenda Wilkes)
Nia Project Featured on an Episode of Your Fantastic Mind
“Nia” is a principle of Kwanzaa, meaning “Purpose”
Clinical Purpose - The Nia Project offers culturally responsive services free of charge for adults who are registered patients at Grady Health System. To qualify for Nia services, patients, regardless of gender and race/ethnicity, must have a history of suicidality or intimate partner violence. Provider or self-referrals are welcome.
Research Purpose - We are currently recruiting for a new study funded by the CDC that looks at the link between difficult childhood experiences and suicidal behavior in African American women. Provider or self-referrals are welcome for African American women with a suicide attempt in the past year.