What is Erika's Lighthouse?
We are a nonprofit dedicated to educating and raising awareness about adolescent depression, encouraging good mental health, and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health issues
About Erika's Lighthouse: Teen Depression Education & Awareness
Erika's Lighthouse is a nonprofit organization dedicated to adolescent depression education — providing schools, families, and communities with evidence-informed resources and tools so no young person faces depression alone.
When Ginny and Tom Neuckranz lost their 14-year-old daughter, Erika, to adolescent depression, they turned her suffering into hope for other families. Erika’s passing became a rallying cry — one that channeled grief into purpose and dedicated itself to ensuring every child, every school, and every community has access to meaningful depression education and the tools to take action. In her name and spirit, Erika's Lighthouse reaches into school communities across the country — offering programs, resources, and a steady hand to every student, family, and educator who needs them.
Who makes up our dedicated community?
We come from all walks of life, but we are all walking in the same direction, toward one purpose. Our team of educators, administrators, counselors, psychologists, marketers, and more are united around a single goal: to develop the highest-quality, evidence-informed resources to educate students, families, and educators about depression — reducing stigma, building help-seeking skills, and ensuring no young person feels alone. We are dedicated not only to delivering impactful programs, but to continuously learning and improving — so that every student, educator, and family we reach receives the highest standard of support.
Get involved: Whether you're an educator looking for classroom-ready curricula, a parent seeking guidance, or a community partner wanting to make a difference, explore how to work with us or browse our programs.