Fulton State Hospital Foundation

The Foundation for the Advancement of the Fulton State Hospital is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which was created to enhance opportunities, through community involvement, to benefit the those receiving treatment and staff of Fulton State Hospital, by offering training and services which cannot be supplied by the State of Missouri's budgetary programs. Fulton State Hospital is the only state hospital in Missouri which did not have such a foundation.

Goals and Projects of the Foundation

To provide assistance to families receiving treatment who could not otherwise afford to visit
Provide lodging for these families
To plan fund-raising activities and special programs for specific projects and needs
Provide Hospital staff with $500 Quarterly Scholarships to advance their education and help support professional development
Establish Annual Bluegrass & BBQ festival to raise funds and to familiarize others with the Hospital and what the Foundation has to offer
Facilitate overnight accommodations at local motels for the families of individuals at Christmas time and throughout the year to help keep the family united and supporting their loved one
Provide travel assistance for family members to visit during Family Day and another significant milestone achievements
Offer $1,000 Recruit-an-RN Referral Bonus and Recruit-a-Social Worker to help staff the Hospital with qualified individuals
Provide reimbursement for current, full-time RN’s who complete and pass the Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Board Certificate to help them in the area of working with mental health

How can you help?

Become an advocate for persons who have mental illness.
Volunteer to serve on the Board or a sub-committee.
Invite members of the Board to speak to your organization about the Foundation.
Make charitable tax deductible gifts to The Foundation for the Advancement of Fulton State Hospital.
Volunteer to assist with a fundraiser.
Remember the Foundation in your estate planning.
Participate in annual fundraising events.
Help fight the stigmas of mental health by recognizing someone's identity outside of the illness. Be conscious of your language and share positive messages about mental health. Educate yourself and others and show compassion for those with mental illness.
Donate or solicit raffle items or attendance prizes.
Attend a monthly Board meeting to see how you can get involved.

"Mental Health Matters" Speech Contest

The first annual "Mental Health Matters" Speech Contest will be held in February 2026. Learn more on the contest webpage.

Who to contact

Donations can be mailed to:

Fulton State Hospital Foundation
P.O. Box 751
Fulton, MO 65251