Youth Creating Change places young people’s voices and creativity at the center of suicide prevention and mental health programming through a variety of programs and initiatives. In addition, organizations and schools are supported with training, procedures, tools, and crisis response to facilitate healing, belonging, and help-seeking.
Annual Film Contest
Young people are trained in mental health and suicide prevention through curriculum embedded in submission criteria for short films.
Hope & Justice Art and Film Contest
Monthly prompts encourage social emotional learning and promote mental health through creative expression.
Mental Health Thrival Kit
Healthy coping is promoted through journaling, creative expression, and more. Kits available in multiple languages.
Youth Development
When youth are at the center of their own well-being, change can happen. Join our youth advisory group and more.
Mini Grant Program
Mini grants support schools and CBOs in implementing our suicide prevention curriculum with youth and include lesson plans, annual film contest, and a youth-led awareness event.
Trainings & Crisis Support
Suicide prevention training for schools and organizations as well as crisis support after a suicide loss on campus.
Awareness & Education
Educational resources, Mental Health Matters Month Toolkits, Suicide Prevention Week Toolkit, and much more.
Parent Education
Tips for parents and caregivers for how to recognize warnings signs, intervene, and talk about mental health and suicide prevention with a child in their care.
Annual Messaging Awards
Learn about safe and effective messaging for suicide prevention and view nominees for TV shows and movies with exemplary storylines on these topics.
