Mental health research and models of care have been criticized for excluding groups disproportionately burdened by mental health challenges. The convergence of youth movements, equity movements, and new awareness of mental health challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the landscape. Organizations focused on mental health and well-being are driving new models of engagement by empowering once-sidelined communities: youth, BIPOC, and those living with serious mental health disorders. These changes have the power to create more inclusive systems of research and care accessible to all. Further, philanthropy can help usher in a new era within mental health care by amplifying different voices, including those of lived experiences. Panelists will discuss how the mental health landscape is becoming more inclusive. They will explore diverse perspectives and experiences that can be harnessed to ensure that mental health support reaches those who need it.