Our mission is to help teens and young adults lead happier lives. Through Reach Out, we can bridge the gap between available support services and the teens and young adults who need them but do not currently access them.
Everyone experiences tough times in their life – it’s a normal process and for some the pressures and stressors are more than what is normal.
The need here in the US for a service like Reach Out is significant – Suicide is the third-leading cause of death among 16-24 year olds in the United States. In the average American High School Classroom of 30 students over the past 12 months, 7 of the students will have had extended periods of hopelessness, 4 will have seriously contemplated suicide with 3 having made a plan and 2 having made a suicide attempt1.
Most young people who experience tough times are unprepared and have limited support. Three-quarters of troubled youth do not seek help from a mental health professional - often because of societal stigma, cultural barriers, a mistrust of the system, and limited insurance coverage.
We are building a resource and community to help teens and young adults express themselves, learn about support available, and become part of a positive community.
1 Adapted from the 2007, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Youth Risk Behavior Survey
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