Our four pillars work together to give educators the tools to
promote inclusive school cultures around mental health
Adolescent depression lives in the shadows. Young people facing it feel isolated and dangerously alone. We help schools provide their students with the skills needed to talk to each other, to their parents, to their teachers and to counselors. Our resources raise awareness, reduce stigma, educate students, promote good mental health and encourage help-seeking.
Classroom Education
Our free, easy-to-use and accessible programs put the student at the center, talking to them in a language they understand.
Teen Empowerment
We believe teens can change the world with the right tools. You can set up Teen Clubs, peer-led campaigns and fundraisers in your school.
Family Engagement
We have designed information, resources, workshops and more to equip schools to better interact with students and their families.
School Policy & Staff
We have developed videos, staff trainings, frameworks, templates, best practices and more to align your policies & staff.
Our donor-funded, no-cost, tier-1, universal programs are designed to impact every child in every school. They promote good mental health and the prevention, early identification and early intervention of youth mental health issues.
From Tragedy, Hope
Erika’s Lighthouse: A Beacon of Hope for Adolescent Depression was founded in 2004 by Virginia and Thomas Neuckranz after their daughter Erika lost her life to depression. In order to avoid another loss in the community, they founded Erika’s Lighthouse with the goal of creating educational materials to Get Depression Out of the Dark.
With help from the community, and from donors nationwide, we’ve grown and expanded our mission across the country. We know that working together, we can save lives.
Teens Impacted Since 2004
Erika's Lighthouse Programs Are Near You
Our evidence-informed, depression awareness education programs are spreading around the world. See if a school or organization near you is utilizing Erika's Lighthouse Classroom Programs.
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Our school has partnered with Erika’s Lighthouse for several years, and I am always impressed with the quality of materials that they produce. Talking about depression can make both teachers and students uncomfortable, but the Erika’s Lighthouse programs are designed to decrease the negative attitudes of depression. The programs provide an opportunity for conversations about how students can contribute to a positive mental health culture in their school and community.
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Your donation helps us provide school programs free of charge to Get Depression Out of the Dark.