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Promoting Student Well-Being Through Proactive Mental Health Instruction

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Erika's Lighthouse is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating young people about mental health, reducing stigma, and preventing suicide. Schools in Michigan can leverage free Erika's Lighthouse resources, including standard classroom programs, educator-created content, and supplementary materials, to fulfill state mental health instruction and awareness goals.

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Four Pillar Model Programs

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Classroom Education

Reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking. Students learn coping mechanisms and strategies for staying well.

Educate Students

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Empowerment Clubs

Empowered students can normalize conversations, encourage help-seeking, and inspire their peers to action.

Empower Youth

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Family Engagement

Good mental health begins at home. Families and caregivers are essential pieces of the puzzle.

Engage Families

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Policy & Staff Training

School-based personnel establish the foundation through training and well-being.

Equip Staff

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Why Choose Erika's Lighthouse

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100% Free

Lessons, campaign kits, advisor handbooks, and student leadership materials are provided at zero cost to your school or district. Donors fund our programs.

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Evidence-based

Our programs meet ESSA Tier 2 evidence-based criteria.

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Ready to use

Turnkey lessons and 70+ "Awareness Into Action" campaigns, so staff don't build anything from scratch. 

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 1-on-1 Support

We offer on-demand implementation training and 1:1 support to ensure these programs make a powerful impact.
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Make a donation to advance Erika's Lighthouse mission to empower more young people to take control of their mental health. You can be a lifeline for a lifetime. 

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Access FREE Curriculum & Resources

Create a free Resource Portal account to gain instant access to all resources. You can start implementing in your school today.