In the world of youth mental health, awareness is only the first step. The real work lies in action, education, and community-building. For professionals who are passionate about supporting mental health education, there is a unique opportunity to lead this charge: becoming an Erika’s Lighthouse Professional Community Ambassador.
Learn about our Strategic Alignments. These are purposeful partnerships with organizations that share our commitment to youth wellness. Whether it’s educational associations, healthcare providers, or community-based nonprofits, these programs and resources offer school professionals support, aligned with MTSS, from Tier-1 through Tier-3 interventions.
Discover how Erika’s Lighthouse RECHARGE program uses 5-minute classroom breaks to reduce student stress, boost focus, and improve overall mental health.
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Erika’s Lighthouse releases an annual program report to highlight the impact that our programs have made in schools nationwide with our Level II and Level III classroom education. The Program Report for the 2023-2024 school year also recognizes Erika’s Lighthouse’s 20th Anniversary and takes a look at how our programs have changed over the course …
What program evaluations are included in Erika’s Lighthouse Resources?Erika’s Lighthouse classroom education programs each come with the option to utilize pre-and/or post-evaluation surveys to accompany the lessons for students. For Level I (grades 4-6), links and QR codes are available at the start and end of Lesson 1 and Lesson 3. For Level II (grades …
Sources of Strength in a School CommunityErika’s Lighthouse offers a variety of free resources that can help educators, families, staff and students serve as sources of strength in their communities and identify someone in need of help before a crisis. Classroom Education: Three levels of programs that can be taught in schools to educate students …
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Erika’s Lighthouse is a beacon of hope for schools seeking to create inclusive and supportive environments where mental health matters. Mental health literacy is defined as an understanding of common mental health disorders, how to maintain positive mental health, increase help-seeking, and reduce stigma. When schools prioritize and adopt programs that teach mental health literacy, …
Our programs can work in any school community. 1. Wraparound ProgrammingWe don’t just offer a standalone curriculum, we believe in impacting the whole school by promoting inclusive school cultures through our four pillars of programs – Classroom Education, Teen Empowerment, Family Engagement and School Policy & Staff. 2. Real Teens, Real EmpowermentWe believe that the …
An examination of the mental health impact of COVID-19 and how connectedness to school, family, friends and community groups impact mental health outcomes. Please note: Numbers represent the highlighted annotations on this CDC report. The Erika’s Lighthouse programs firmly center on the student, allowing teens to find their voices and speak up about mental health. By …
