Philanthropy in Action

2026 Center for Youth Mental Health Dinner

Dr. Charlie Shaffer, Dr. Francis Lee, Dr. Josh Gordon

From left to right: Dr. Charlie Shaffer, Dr. Francis Lee, Dr. Josh Gordon
Photo courtesy of Hunter Abrams


NewYork-Presbyterian hosted the annual dinner in support of The Center for Youth Mental Health (CYMH) on June 22. The CYMH is dedicated to providing best-in-class, transformative mental health support for young people, with the dinner helping bring together expert clinicians, community members, and thought leaders in a number of fields to discuss advancements in care and better ways of ensuring young people receive the support they need.

The event was co-hosted by NewYork-Presbyterian President and CEO Dr. Brian G. Donley, biotechnology executive Dr. Zandy Forbes, Vogue editor Anna Wintour, actress and activist Mariska Hargitay, and leading American philanthropists Jon and Kim Shirley. The night's programming included insightful conversations between past and present committee members and discussions of the Center's future moderated by Dr. Charlie Schaffer.
 

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Philanthropy ensures The Center for Youth Mental Health at NewYork-Presbyterian can continue specializing in research and treatment programs that help transform mental health for young people in New York and beyond. Learn more about how to support this center.
 

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