Financial Assistance Program

Financial Assistance

We understand that finances can be an obstacle to care for some. The SMart Center has established a financial assistance program that provides reduced rates and/or stipends to qualifying families. To learn more, schedule a call with us here. Please allow 2 weeks for application processing.

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Mr. B Scholarship

In the Spring of 2019, “Mr. B,” Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum’s right-hand man, beloved ‘O.G’ pug, and first Therapy Dog passed over to the Rainbow Bridge. For 15+ years he played an instrumental role in the lives of children and teens and their families with Selective Mutism. He was known to knock on doors when he wanted to join a session to either sit on a child/teen’s lap and snuggle, or sit by their feet. He instinctively knew who was comfortable and who needed some more TLC.

Mr. B attended the original SMA Conference (then referred to as “SMG-CAN”) and countless conferences thereafter alongside Dr. Shipon-Blum,walking down the aisles visiting attendees and children, then patiently seated at the podium as Dr. Shipon-Blum educated the audience.

All the kids loved him! He always made everyone smile. In honor of his years of service and unconditional therapeutic support to all who crossed his path, the SMart Center has created the “Mr. B Scholarship Program.”

Thanks to this program, the SMart Center is happy to offer more qualifying families* the opportunity to receive S-CAT® service programs, like CommuniCamp™, a sliding fee scale with lower fees.

*Based on family size, income, or special circumstances.

Mr. B Scholarship

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Toyam Marathe Grant

When Toyam was younger, his parents began to notice that he was mute in select settings. This is when they discovered the SMart Center. Later on, Toyam was diagnosed with Selective Mutism. He began working with our center with a 2-day individualized intensive treatment, followed by CommuniCamp™, and continued follow-up care.

Now, after all of his hard work, Toyam is verbal and his confidence has skyrocketed since starting treatment! According to his teachers, “We have seen such growth! Toyam is verbal, jokes & plays with his peers, and can talk easily to his teachers. And, he recently presented a research project to his entire class!”

Toyam’s parents, Nicole and Pushkar Marathe, were inspired by the progress their son has made in his social communication challenges. Their experience has made Selective Mutism a cause close to their hearts. Pushkar is the chef at Stage Kitchen and the Marathe family has created a charity dinner to raise funding for group treatment programs, research funding, and to spread awareness about Selective Mutism.

Read more about Toyam’s SM journey and how his parents are giving back to the cause here!

Toyam Marathe Grant

Donations to SMRI helps to fund Selective Mutism research, spread awareness, and allow more families access to our treatment programs. To donate, click on the button to the right!

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