Empowering neurodiverse individuals and promoting mental wellbeing.
Dr. Tade Akere was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished daughter and sister, compassionate pastor, accomplished clinical psychologist, and a steadfast advocate for mental health. She dedicated her life to serving others—supporting individuals and families through emotional challenges, promoting psychological wellness, and championing the needs of those with special needs.
Her passion was rooted in faith, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to restoring hope and dignity to the vulnerable. Today, her vision and legacy live on through the Dr. Tade Akere Foundation for Mental Health and Special Needs, which continues her mission of advancing mental health awareness, providing support resources, and empowering individuals and families to thrive.
The mission of the Foundation is to correct myths, and misconceptions while destigmatizing mental health and improving the care of people with special needs.
We aim to foster a global community where individuals with mental health and special needs diagnoses can belong and reach their full potential, ultimately thriving.
Every statistic represents a life touched, a family supported, and a community strengthened through our collective efforts.
The foundation aims to accomplish its mission and vision through advocacy, and providing scholarships for students who are working to become professionals in the mental health and special education fields. The foundation also plans to provide resources and assistance to individuals with mental health and special needs diagnoses and their caregivers.

The Foundation provides respite support for parents and caregivers of children with special needs by establishing equipped special education classrooms in local churches—beginning at Jesus House Chicago, her home church.
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The Dr. Tade Akere Scholarship for students of Mental Health and Special Education is officially opened. Scholarships will open in January of every year and close in May.
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