A Community Built on Compassion
Our mission is to make sure no young person feels alone in their depression. We are dedicated to creating a community of empathy and education. We create upper elementary, middle school and high school mental health, depression and suicide awareness programs so educators, families and teens can create safe spaces to learn about mental health, letting students know they are never alone, and there is somewhere to turn.
Our community is always growing. With every student, with every school, with every educator who joins us, we expand our circle of awareness. We’d love for you to be a part of our community. Together, we can Get Depression Out of the Dark.
Our Mission
We are a not-for-profit dedicated to educating and raising awareness about adolescent depression, encouraging good mental health, and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
Our Vision
To make sure no young person feels alone in their depression. To become the leading provider of teen depression awareness programs and resources in school communities.
Our Values
We Believe In
The Power of Programs with Impact
We are committed to de-stigmatizing depression and providing hope for young people who have it. Our innovative, evidence-informed classroom programs do more than raise awareness; they provide a structured model for youth to thrive and survive. Making a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescents with depression defines all we do and who we are.
The Power of Positivity
We believe in the power of positivity – it permeates our culture through our mission statement and how we engage with students, teachers, and administrators. Positivity, knowledge, and compassion create empowerment, and empowerment drives change and hope.
The Power to Change the World
We know empowered youth can change cultures, even deeply rooted ones. Through education, modeling, and positivity, our programs provide proven foundations for students to create a thriving culture of compassion, support, and hope.
The Power of Programs that Spread
We are determined to make every community a beacon of hope, which is why all of our activities – from programs to engagements – are designed to be easily replicated and customizable for schools across the country, and the world.
The Power of Trust and Integrity
We deeply believe in what we do, and we believe in others. In all we do, we operate with integrity, trust, respect, and authenticity. We are resourceful, we are good stewards of the gifts we are given, and we always hold ourselves accountable. What we do truly matters.
We want kids to know that you can get better, that tools to be the best version of yourself are available. It’s actually an experience to gain skills around good mental health, without shame or stigma.
Ginny Neuckranz
Founder, Erika’s Lighthouse
