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Suicide Prevention Week: GIVE VOICE Campaign

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 15-24 in the US. Nearly 20% of high school students in the US report having serious thoughts of…

Giving Crypto to Erika’s Lighthouse

Cryptocurrency is one of the fastest-growing types of donations to charities. Over 300 million people hold cryptocurrency, and in 2022, over $125 million was donated through The Giving Block. So…

Erika’s Lighthouse: Family Engagement Conversations

Are you looking for free, turn-key family engagement resources around mental health? Access Programs The resources we offer include two youth mental health workshops, a family handbook, practical language for…

Minority Mental Health: The Importance of Culturally-Sensitive Care and How Your Donation Can Help

In 2020, suicide was the third leading cause of death for black and African American youth ages 15-19. Mental health disparities among minority groups are a severe problem in the…

The Benefits of Using a Donor Advised Fund to Support Mental Health

Erika’s Lighthouse is a nonprofit organization that provides free, donor-funded depression education programming to teens and educators. Our mission is to raise awareness about adolescent depression, promote good mental health,…

The Family Conversation Journal: A Tool for Building Stronger Relationships

There are many different ways to communicate, and not everyone prefers or feels the most comfortable doing it verbally. It’s important to be aware of different communication styles and to…

Support the Beacon of Hope Golf Classic and Help Fight Adolescent Depression

Depression is a serious mental illness that affects millions of people around the world, including teens. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 1 in 5 teens experience…

Key Club Raises Funds to Support Mental Health

The Wilmot Union High School Key Club raised funds to support mental health education by hosting a Snowball Dance at their school. Hello! My name is Katherine Bubel and I…

Support Erika’s Lighthouse in Kind and Volunteering

At Erika’s Lighthouse, we believe in creating a more equitable and inclusive world around mental health. We want every student in every school to have access to mental health education…

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