Our Story

The Bereishis Foundation was established from personal experience — acknowledging the challenges of accessing mental health care at critical moments. Our founder, Azriel Boymelgreen, faced his own mental health difficulties as a teenager. While the specifics are private, the message is evident: many young individuals are in distress, and the available support is insufficient. For numerous families, therapy costs pose a significant obstacle — a barrier that can distinguish between crisis and healing.

At just 20 years old, Azriel initiated the Bereishis Foundation with a fundamental goal: to ensure high-quality mental health care is available for children and teens, regardless of their financial circumstances. Today, we facilitate funding enabling families to choose their therapy providers — without limitations or restrictions. We emphasize the importance of finding the right therapeutic match, believing that financial constraints should never dictate the quality of care for a child.

The name “Bereishis,” meaning “beginning,” embodies our commitment to new opportunities — providing every child the chance to restart with the necessary tools and support to flourish. We are dedicated to dismantling barriers, instilling hope, and investing in brighter futures.

– Bereishis Foundation Team