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Infinite Campus Foundation Offers $1 Million Prize for Mental Health and Addiction Innovation

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Friday, September 24, 2021

BLAINE, Minn., Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Infinite Campus Foundation announced a $1 million prize today for the creation of a regional mental health and addiction network.

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  • BLAINE, Minn., Sept. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Infinite Campus Foundation announced a $1 million prize today for the creation of a regional mental health and addiction network.
  • Charlie Kratsch, founder and CEO of Infinite Campus, an educational software company, pledged the amount for the most innovative idea to streamline access to mental health services.
  • "More Minnesotans are seeking mental health treatment than ever before, and the COVID-19 pandemic has made those who struggle with their mental health and substance abuse more vulnerable.
  • "It's difficult, if not impossible, to navigate the complexities of the current mental health system," said Kratsch, who has directly funded other mental health initiatives.