Stigma and judgment prevent many people from seeking treatment for their mental illnesses. Research indicates that many believe
that mild depression or anxiety would be considered “crazy” in their social circles. Furthermore, many believe that discussions
about mental illness would not be appropriate even among family, so often a treatable illness is made worse as people learn to
cope instead of overcoming. When stigma is not an issue, cost becomes an issue. In 2018, 58.2 percent of minority young adults
18-25 and 50.1 percent of adults 26-49 with serious mental illness did NOT receive treatment due to rising costs of healthcare.
We can and must change this. Until the cost of healthcare is in reach of all who is in need, The Tanjong Rose Foundation will
work tirelessly to bring affordable mental health services to communities in need.

Our goal is to eliminate the barriers preventing people from receiving adequate behavioural health services, including affordability,
lack of representation and the overall stigma surrounding mental health. In addition, the foundation will support, educate, and
provide other mental health services such as medication management, psychotherapy, and group home services to those in the community.
The Tanjong Rose Foundation will welcome individuals and groups through its charitable works, and partner with local organizations
to offer treatment to all in need. The Tanjong Rose Foundation believes they can eradicate the negative outcomes endured by many
facing the mounting stigma of mental health services.

Dr. Vera Ngezem is the founder of the company. She oversee the overall management and operations of the organization. She is a
doctoral prepared psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with training and experience treating people with psychiatric
disorders across the lifespan.

Dr. Vera Ngezem’s personal values are the core concept of The Tanjong Rose Foundation; uplift, empower, and purpose. She displays
these everyday by uplifting people and empowering the community to find their purpose while living in their truth.

The Tanjong Rose Foundation is quite optimistic that their values will help drive the organization to accomplish its mission.
Without a shadow of a doubt, there are a considerable number of alternatives, but The Tanjong Rose Foundation will map out a
unique model that will help it gain quick and sustainable acceptance and work its way toward decreasing the negative stigma
associated with mental health in communities.

The Tanjong Rose Foundation will champion an organization-to-organization partnership strategy to reach potential supporters.
By utilizing this multi-channel approach, The Tanjong Rose Foundation will be able to carry out its mission in its entirety
and efficiently make strides towards its vision.