About Us

Our mission To help young Americans lead happier lives. More. Our values We are a values driven organization. More. Our founder Learn about Jack Heath, Inspire’s founder. More. Our dream Every young person can stand up and say: I am happy. More. Our financials View our financial reports. More. Our board Meet the influential board members passionate about helping young people. More. Our supporters Find out who makes Inspire’s work possible. More. Our staff Meet the team behind Inspire and ReachOut.com. More. Job opportunities We’re always looking for great people. More. Press Read about Inspire and ReachOut.com in the news. More.

Why We Do It

“You never know whose life you may be saving.” Most young people today are optimistic about life - but for far too many it is a different story. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for young people aged 15-24 years. According to the latest data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, walk into any U.S. high school classroom of 30 students and the chances are that over the past 12 months: 8 of the young people before you will have experienced extended periods of feeling hopeless; 4 will have thought seriously about suicide; 3 will have drawn up a suicide plan; ...

ReachOut.com

ReachOut.com is the Inspire USA Foundation’s primary online platform and avenue of outreach. ReachOut.com was launched on March 1, 2010 to help American teens and young adults get through tough times. ReachOut.com is a place where teens and young adults can improve their understanding of mental health issues, develop resilience, build their coping-skills and increase help-seeking behavior. It provides evidence-based information and supports, real life stories and the ability to connect and contribute in a safe and supported community. ReachOut.com connects with young people in ways traditional mental health services never could, at a fraction of the cost. It provides a critical ...

Realizing Mission

The Inspire Difference “Please just hear my thank you. Thank you for being there when no one else is here for me. You have just saved a life. Thank you. Now I have tools to help me cope and suicide will not win!” Chrissie – age 18 Inspire’s mission is to help millions of young people lead happier lives. Working directly with teens and young adults, Inspire USA designs and delivers innovative technology-based services that promote mental health and prevent suicide. ReachOut.com is the Inspire USA Foundation’s primary online platform and avenue of outreach. Inspire USA takes a strengths-based approach to its work ...

Donate

Believe in the power of teens and young adults to change their world You can help ReachOut help teens and young adults through tough times by making an donation either directly to Inspire or online. Making a direct donation To donate directly to Inspire, you can mail a check to: Inspire USA Foundation 567 Sutter St, Third Floor San Francisco, CA 94102 We will then send a donation receipt for your contribution to Inspire. Making an online donation For those young people wondering whether life is worth living, connecting with Reachout.com can give them the hope they are looking for. $25 will connect five young people with real stories that bring ...

Inspire USA Foundation

The Inspire USA Foundation is a non-profit organization helping millions of young people lead happier lives. Inspire USA delivers technology-based services that promote mental health and prevent suicide. Learn more or donate.

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In April We Reached:

Approximately 721,600 U.S. teens and young adults through ReachOut.com and social media sites*

*Numbers based on unique visitors to ReachOut.com fans on Facebook, MeetMe.com and WeeWorld, YouTube Subscribers and ReachOutinUSA Twitter and Tumblr followers.

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