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Program Evaluation Surveys and Their Impact

Program Evaluation Surveys and Their Impact

What evaluations are included in Erika's Lighthouse Programs? Erika's Lighthouse classroom education programs each come with the option to utilize pre-and/or post-evaluation surveys to accompany the lessons for students. For Level I (grades 4-6), links and QR codes...

A Framework for Culture Change in School Communities

A Framework for Culture Change in School Communities

Erika’s Lighthouse believes every school community can be inclusive, empathetic and supportive around mental health. Our framework for promoting inclusive school cultures around mental health provides a roadmap for schools to create lasting change in their school...

How to Start a Facebook Fundraiser for Erika’s Lighthouse

How to Start a Facebook Fundraiser for Erika’s Lighthouse

Erika's Lighthouse is a nonprofit organization that helps schools provide their students with the skills needed to talk to each other, to their parents, teachers and counselors. Our resources raise awareness, reduce stigma, educate students, promote good mental health...

Enlighten Learning Management System

Enlighten Learning Management System

Erika’s Lighthouse Enlighten Learning Management System is preparing school communities around mental health. We offer a variety of course selections and hope that this empowers your educators to feel like experts on Erika’s Lighthouse programs and resources. Here’s...

Report on Impact!  . . . But Why?

Report on Impact! . . . But Why?

Every program and resource from Erika’s Lighthouse is offered to schools free of charge. This is because of the generous support of individuals, corporations, and foundations. The only thing we ask is that you report on impact. Create an account and sign in to gain...

The Changemaker Network: How to Join & More

The Changemaker Network: How to Join & More

What is the Changemaker Network? The Changemaker Network is a new forum open for you to connect and post with other student mental health leaders. You can post the wonderful things you or your club is doing for mental health, get ideas from other student leaders, or...

Memorials

Memorials

Erika’s Lighthouse was founded following the loss of a 14-year-old girl who lost her life to her depression. When Erika died, her family and friends felt that the community did not have the knowledge or vocabulary to talk about depression and suicide. They came...

Self-Referral Cards

Self-Referral Cards

One of the important aspects of a tier 1 program according to Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) is that it connects students to support and offers a referral process. At Erika’s Lighthouse, we know that it is important to make help available to students who may...

Be a Professional Community Ambassador

Be a Professional Community Ambassador

Erika’s Lighthouse: A Beacon of Hope for Adolescent Depression is a non-profit organization committed to raising awareness about youth mental health in elementary school, middle school, and high school communities at no cost to schools. Erika’s Lighthouse works to...

Becoming Sources of Strength with Erika’s Lighthouse

Becoming Sources of Strength with Erika’s Lighthouse

Sources of Strength in a School Community Erika's Lighthouse offers a variety of free resources that can help educators, families, staff and students serve as sources of strength in their communities and identify someone in need of help before a crisis. Classroom...

Mental Health Literacy in Schools

Mental Health Literacy in Schools

Erika's Lighthouse is a beacon of hope for schools seeking to create inclusive and supportive environments where mental health matters. Mental health literacy is defined as an understanding of common mental health disorders, how to maintain positive mental health,...

Team Resilience Marathons & DIY

Team Resilience Marathons & DIY

If you love Erika’s Lighthouse and are looking to combine supporting our mission and your endurance hobbies, then you must join our endurance program, Team Resilience! Team Resilience is a great way to challenge yourself, make a difference, and be part of a supportive...

Spreading Kindness with Erika’s Lighthouse Compliment Poster

Spreading Kindness with Erika’s Lighthouse Compliment Poster

Erika's Lighthouse is a non-profit organization that provides mental health education and resources to schools and communities. One of their many resources is the Compliment Poster, which is a free printable poster that can be used to spread kindness and positivity....

Empowerment Clubs

Empowerment Clubs

What programs or resources are included in Erika’s Lighthouse Empowerment Clubs? We offer opportunities for students to take on leadership roles in their schools through Official Empowerment Clubs, Affiliate Clubs and turn-key campaigns called Awareness into Action...

Improve Your Family’s Mental Health & Prepare for Next Year!

Improve Your Family’s Mental Health & Prepare for Next Year!

As we approach the end of another year, it's a good time to start thinking about how you and your family can improve your mental health in the year ahead. Prioritize your mental health and explore activities and practices that may work for each individual in your...

The Impact – End of Year Giving

The Impact – End of Year Giving

In February 2023, the CDC reported that an alarming 22% of young people said they had seriously considered suicide and stated, “The data make[s] it clear that young people in the US are collectively experiencing a level of distress that calls on all of us to act.” As...