💡Key Takeaways
- You’re in the Right Place: The ShineLightonDepression.org website will sunset at the end of 2025. Visitors are being redirected here, to Erika’s Lighthouse.
- A Familiar Source: If the programs on ShineLightonDepression.org felt effective and high-quality, there’s a simple reason: 98% of that curriculum was created by Erika’s Lighthouse.
- Direct Access to More: You’ve gone from a partner site to the direct source. You now have access to our entire suite of free programs, including Classroom Education, Family Engagement, Empowerment Clubs, and Staff Training.
Welcome to the Source
If you were trying to visit ShineLightonDepression.org, you’ve landed in the right place. While that website will shut down at the end of 2025, the mission—and the programming—you trusted continues right here.
We are Erika’s Lighthouse, and we are the proud creators of the mental health curriculum you were using. We are a non-profit organization that believes every student should have the knowledge and tools they need to care for their mental health. We are thrilled to welcome you directly to the source!
By coming here, you haven’t lost your resources; you’ve gained access to even more. Everything we do is guided by a message of hope, positivity, and a belief in practical solutions. And best of all? Everything is 100% free. No trials, no “intro” curriculum, no hidden fees.
The Programs You Know, Plus So Much More
You are likely familiar with our Classroom Education, which provides skills-based, peer-to-peer lessons for grades 4-12. But that’s just one part of our Four Pillar Philosophy, which is designed to support the entire school community.
By visiting us directly, you now have full, free access to all Four Pillars, plus modified versions for community-based organizations:
- Classroom Education: The evidence-informed, skills-based curriculum you’ve already been using to teach mental health literacy, depression awareness, and suicide prevention.
- Empowerment Clubs: This may be new to you! We provide all the materials for schools to run student-led clubs that promote good mental health, reduce stigma, and empower student leaders.
- Family Engagement: We offer a robust library of free resources for parents and caregivers. This includes our three-part Family Workbook Series and Family Workshops to help you normalize conversations about mental health at home.
- Policy & Staff Training: We help schools build a positive climate with training for all staff to become trusted adults, plus resources for MTSS supports and staff wellbeing.
- Community Programs: All four pillars are available as modified versions for Community-Based Organizations, big or small.
Explore All Your New Resources
Beyond our Four Pillars, we also offer a wide range of “wraparound supports” to help you build an inclusive school culture. We invite you to explore:
- Schoolwide Campaigns: Ready-to-use campaigns like our Mental Health Recharge (5-minute classroom breaks) or our Positivity Pledge.
- The Data Center: Access all of our pre/post evaluations and surveys to help you make data-informed decisions and measure your impact.
You haven’t been redirected to a new organization; you’ve simply been brought home. We are so glad you’re here and are excited to continue supporting your work.
Visit ShineLightonDepression.org Other Programmatic Partners
Erika’s Lighthouse was just one of many collaborative partners that were part of ShineLightonDepression.org.
- Families for Depression Awareness: Created videos supporting family education and understanding around depression.
- American School Health Association: Supported the collaboration through their member network and thought-leadership.
❓ Questions and Answers
- What happened to ShineLightonDepression.org?
The ShineLightonDepression.org website sunset December 2025. Since 98% of the curriculum featured on that site was created by Erika’s Lighthouse, visitors are now being redirected here to the original source.
- I used a program on that site. Is it the same one here?
Yes! You will find the same high-quality, evidence-informed depression education and suicide prevention programs you’ve always used. You’ll also find many more resources to support your students, families, and staff that you now have direct access to. You can create an account to get instant access.
- Are these programs really free?
Yes, 100%. We are a mission-driven non-profit organization. We offer all of our programs and resources at no cost to remove all barriers for schools to access high-quality mental health education.
