Active Minds (Teen)
Website: www.activeminds.org
Active Minds is the leading nonprofit organization in the United States dedicated to mental health awareness and education for young adults. Focusing on individuals aged 14–25, Active Minds strives to save lives and strengthen families and communities through education, research, and advocacy. By fostering open conversations about mental health, Active Minds is transforming the way mental health is perceived and valued across the nation.
On Our Sleeves (Child)
Website: www.onoursleeves.org
The On Our Sleeves Movement for Children’s Mental Health envisions a world where mental health is a fundamental part of every child’s upbringing. Their mission is to provide free, expert-created resources to communities throughout the U.S., promoting a better understanding and support of children’s mental health.
Child Mind Institute (Child)
Website: www.childmind.org
The Child Mind Institute is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders. They provide innovative treatments, education, and research to improve mental health care for young people.
Beauty After Bruises (Child)
Website: www.beautyafterbruises.org
Beauty After Bruises is committed to helping survivors of childhood trauma by providing access to and funding for therapy and inpatient care. They also work to raise professional and public awareness of Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorders.
Your Mom Cares (Child)
Website: www.yourmomcares.org
Your Mom Cares works to eliminate the stigma surrounding children’s mental health by creating and funding innovative programs and solutions. They aim to make a direct impact on the mental well-being of children and adolescents through long-term partnerships and our own initiatives.
Teen Line
Website: www.teenline.org
Teen Line provides a confidential, nonjudgmental space for youth to receive peer-to-peer support. Their hotline, staffed by highly trained teens and supervised by adult mental health professionals, offers personal assistance and resources. They also provide outreach and support to schools and youth organizations, striving to normalize mental health discussions.
The Jed Foundation (Teen/Young Adult)
Website: www.jedfoundation.org
The Jed Foundation (JED) is dedicated to protecting the emotional health and preventing suicide among teens and young adults. They provide them with the skills and support needed to thrive today and in the future through a variety of programs and initiatives.
The Steve Fund
Website: www.stevefund.org
The Steve Fund is the leading organization focused on supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color. They collaborate with colleges, universities, nonprofits, researchers, mental health experts, families, and young people to promote programs and strategies that enhance mental health support for this demographic.
The Trevor Project
Website: www.thetrevorproject.org
The Trevor Project is the premier national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth under 25. Their mission is to offer support and prevent suicide through various programs and initiatives tailored to the unique needs of LGBTQ individuals.
National Federation of Families
Website: www.ffcmh.org
The National Federation of Families is a family-run organization that connects over 120 state and local affiliates and national partners. They focus on supporting children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs and substance use challenges, along with their families.
Strong 365 Community
Website: www.strong365.org
Strong 365 Community partners with organizations to connect youth to mental health support early in their help-seeking journey. Using systems change, design thinking, and behavior change strategies, they conduct research collaborations, online and community-based interventions, and develop digital health products.
Boys Town (Children and Families)
Website: www.boystown.org
Boys Town provides comprehensive youth care and health care services that meet the specific needs of each child and family. From crisis intervention to complex healthcare treatment and parenting resources, Boys Town offers expert, compassionate care to help children and families heal and grow.
Bring Change to Mind (Teen/Adult)
Website: www.bringchange2mind.org
Bring Change to Mind aims to end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness. They collaborate with leading scientists to make a meaningful impact on the lives of teens and adults through multimedia campaigns, storytelling movements, and youth programs that foster a diverse cultural dialogue about mental health.
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