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Welcome, ShineLightonDepression.org Visitors! Find All Your Familiar Resources (And More) Here.
W elcome 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...
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The Power of a Monthly Gift: Your Steady Support Makes A Difference All Year Long
At Erika’s Lighthouse, our mission is driven by a powerful vision: to ensure no young person ever feels alone in their depression. We do this by providing free,...
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Giving Hope All Year Long: Light the Way for Youth Mental Health This Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is Tuesday, December 2 — a global movement of generosity. But for the young people in our lives, every day presents a critical need for support,...
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Beyond Donations: Crafting Hope with Erika’s Lighthouse Good Mental Health Toolkits
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Reducing Mental Health Stigma for Students and Children | Mental Health Matter: A podcast with LeeAnn Trotter, Katie Conklin, and Candice Florance
Making mental health education a priority in schools isn’t just a good idea; it’s essential. This podcast episode focuses on the effectiveness of Erika’s...
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Building a Foundation of Hope: How Schools Support Student Mental Health
When a child struggles to read, we provide a reading specialist. When a student has a fever, we send them to the school nurse. We instinctively understand that for...
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Make-a-Will Month: A Legacy of Hope for Youth Mental Health
August is Make-a-Will Month—a time dedicated to the powerful act of planning for the future. While it may not be a topic we discuss every day, creating a will is...
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Erika’s Lighthouse Announces Inaugural Award Recipients
2024-25 Peggy Kubert Model Schools for Mental Health Excellence Erika’s Lighthouse is thrilled to recognize its first cohort of Peggy Kubert Model...
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Introducing Beacons of Hope
Join an exclusive community shining a light on youth mental health. At Erika’s Lighthouse, we are dedicated to ensuring every student has the...
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2024 Annual Report Snapshot
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRETOR Dear Friends, At Erika’s Lighthouse, we believe every student should have the knowledge and tools they need to care for their mental...
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The Cost of Spring Break: Alcohol, Risky Behavior, and Traffic Safety Concerns for Students
The Cost of Spring Break: Alcohol, Risky Behavior, and Traffic Safety Concerns for Students By: Blossom Thao (Maine State Coordinator for SADD) Spring break is all...
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Mental Health Crisis
If you are experiencing mental distress or having a mental health crisis, please talk to a trusted adult or call 988.
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