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.
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, evidence-informed mental health programs and resources to middle school and high school communities across the country. This essential work—equipping schools, empowering students, and breaking down the stigma—requires …
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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, resources and hope The youth mental health crisis is not just a headline; it’s a lived experience for millions of students and their families. At Erika’s Lighthouse, …
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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 Lighthouse programs: from classroom education to empowerment clubs, to how to have supportive conversations if you are concerned about a young person in your life.
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 one of the most thoughtful and impactful things you can do for the people and causes you love. It’s an opportunity to protect your family …
Make-a-Will Month: A Legacy of Hope for Youth Mental Health Read More »
2024-25 Peggy Kubert Model Schools for Mental Health Excellence Erika’s Lighthouse is thrilled to recognize its first cohort of Peggy Kubert Model School and Four Pillar School recipients! The Peggy Kubert Model School in Mental Health Excellence is a recognition from Erika’s Lighthouse designed to identify and recognize schools that are committed to promoting good …
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Beacons of Hope is launching early 2026. Stay tuned for more information. Join an exclusive community shining a light on youth mental health. At Erika’s Lighthouse, we are dedicated to ensuring every student has the knowledge and tools they need to care for their mental health. This life-saving work is made possible by a passionate …
Since Erika’s Lighthouse was founded in 2004, it has touched the lives of more than 2.6 million students. Erika’s Lighthouse, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating and raising awareness about adolescent depression, encouraging good mental health and addressing, and ultimately, eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health issues, announced today that it is celebrating its 20th …
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 …
Do you want to share your story and empower others? Erika’s Lighthouse is on a mission to provide free mental health education to any school, anywhere. Erika’s Lighthouse classroom videos use real teens, not actors, who talk about their life, their depression, how it started, what has helped them, who has helped them, and how …
