About Us:
About iMind Foundation
About iMind Foundation
About iMind Foundation
The iMind Foundation is a Florida-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to essential mental health services for underserved individuals and families. We believe mental health care is a basic human need, not a luxury, and that no one should have to choose between their well-being and financial stability.
Mission
About iMind Foundation
About iMind Foundation
The iMind Foundation stands with those who barriers to mental health care. With compassion at our core, we provide financial solutions to access services—because everyone deserves care, dignity, and hope. Our mission is to uplift lives, ease symptoms, and ensure that no one feels alone on their mental health journey.
Vision
Why we were created
Why we were created
We dream of a world where cost never stands in the way of care. iMind Foundation is building a community where kindness, empathy, and support make healing possible for everyone. Our vision is a future where every person, regardless of their financial situation, can find the help they need and the hope they deserve.
Why we were created
Why we were created
Why we were created
Across our communities, individuals face significant challenges accessing mental health care due to cost, limited insurance coverage, provider shortages, and stigma.The iMind Foundation was created to meet people where they are offering support, guidance, and financial assistance so they are not navigating their mental health journey alone.
Founders:
Justin Baksh, CoFounder of The iMind Foundation
Justin's Story
As a dedicated mental health professional and co-founder of the iMind Foundation, Justin is committed to breaking financial barriers to mental health care. A proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Justin holds credentials as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Master’s Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP), Qualified Supervisor (QS), Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider (BC-TMH), and Certified Recovery Residence Administrator (CRRA).
With extensive travel experience, Justin has gained a deep understanding of diverse cultures, and the challenges individuals face in accessing mental health services. This global perspective fuels their passion for ensuring that no one feels alone on their mental health journey.
At the heart of the iMind Foundation is a mission to uplift lives, ease symptoms, and provide financial solutions so that everyone can receive the care, dignity, and hope they deserve. With a vision of a world where cost never stands in the way of care, Justin and the iMind Foundation are working to build a compassionate community where healing is accessible to all.
Justin Baksh LMHC, MCAP, QS, BC-TMH, CRRA
Josiefry Baksh, CoFounder of The iMind Foundation
Josiefry's Story
Josiefry Baksh is the co-founder of the iMind Foundation, driven by a lifelong commitment to making mental health care accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstance.
Born and raised in poverty in the Philippines, she experienced trauma from an early age while living with an abusive, alcoholic father. With no access to mental health resources, she often felt isolated and powerless.
In 2001, Josiefry migrated to the United States, determined to build a better life. Through hard work and perseverance, she achieved financial stability and is now grateful for a loving family and strong support system. Despite this, she has never forgotten what it felt like to be a child without support.
The iMind Foundation was born from her mission to turn pain into purpose. Josiefry believes that no one should ever be denied care because of cost. Through compassion, advocacy, and action, she works to offer hope to individuals and families facing mental health challenges because she knows firsthand how transformative access to care can be.
Elizabeth Demich, President of the Board
Elizabeth Demich (KJ)
KJ's journey of recovery began 23 years ago. Since that time, she has dedicated her personal and professional life to encouraging and empowering people with addictions and co-occurring mental health issues to change and heal. KJ’s career path reflects her passion for both addiction and mental health and covers a diverse range of environments. During her time with the Public Defender’s office and currently with Geo Group as a substance abuse counselor and client advocate, KJ gained extensive experience navigating and managing the challenges many addicts and individuals with mental health issues face in the legal system, working in the corrections environment educating and encouraging inmates to reduce recidivism. furthered her knowledge in this area when working within the mental health forensics sub-field and as a guest presenter for the Crisis Intervention Training for Law Enforcement and Correction officer. Central among the many unique gifts that KJ brings to IMIND Foundation, she has had the opportunity to experience the opportunities available for Mental health wellness and recovery from the leadership aspect and personally.