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From little things, big things grow. We started with one foot in front of the other and you can do the same, by empowering young people, families and educators in your community.
Erika's Lighthouse invites companies, associations, communities of faith, groups, and individuals to help build Good Mental Health Toolkits for youth, families, and educators.
Good Mental Health Toolkits provide practical, ready-to-use strategies, activities, and resources that promote good mental health, reduce stigma, normalize conversations about mental health, and encourage help-seeking behavior in young people.
Once assembled, you can partner with local organizations to distribute them — including schools, community-based organizations, faith communities, park districts, and medical and mental health providers that serve youth, families, and professionals.Here are a few ways to use Good Mental Health Toolkits:
- Schools provide toolkits to students throughout the year.
- Individuals sharing toolkits with educators to introduce programs to local school communities.
- Educators provide toolkits to families during Family Workshops or Parent Teacher Nights.
- Education companies sharing toolkits with educators.
- Pediatricians and mental health professionals share toolkits with their patients and families.
- Youth Groups providing youth and family toolkits.
- Faith Communities sharing them with their congregations.
These toolkits can be customized and distributed to any group in any setting. The resources are designed to be inclusive and accessible for any child, family, or educator.
Spanish-language resources are also available. To learn what's inside a toolkit and get started building one, visit our volunteer page.