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The Role of Mental Health in Schools

The Role of Mental Health in Schools

Over the past few weeks, we have seen a small number of professionals, researchers and advocates questioning the role of mental health in schools. While we welcome new research, opinions and ways that our work in schools can be improved - we need to ensure the...

Resource Highlight: Help Seeking Worksheet

Resource Highlight: Help Seeking Worksheet

When you're struggling with mental health challenges, it can be tough to know where to turn for help. You may feel like you're all alone, or that you don't deserve help. You may also worry about what other people will think if you reach out for support. The...

Holiday Market Supporting Mental Health

Holiday Market Supporting Mental Health

Join us in support of Erika’s Lighthouse this holiday season!  Adolescent depression lives in the shadows. Young people facing it feel isolated and dangerously alone. Erika’s Lighthouse helps schools provide their students with the skills needed to talk to each other,...

State Expansion Through Community Ambassadors

State Expansion Through Community Ambassadors

"I am extremely satisfied with Erika's Lighthouse Program. As a new school social worker, I find their provision of numerous free resources to be invaluable, enhancing accessibility significantly. The program offers step-by-step instructions and training for...

Depression Education is Suicide Prevetion

Depression Education is Suicide Prevetion

Depression is a common mental illness that affects millions of people worldwide. It can cause a wide range of symptoms, including sadness, hopelessness, fatigue, changes in appetite and sleep patterns, difficulty concentrating, and thoughts of death or suicide....

Support Erika’s Lighthouse on Giving Tuesday

Support Erika’s Lighthouse on Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that happens on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It's a chance to celebrate generosity and give back to the causes that matter to us. It has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give,...

2024 Marathons – Run for Depression Awareness

2024 Marathons – Run for Depression Awareness

Erika’s Lighthouse Team Resilience has been running to support Erika’s Lighthouse mission for 10 years. We’ve grown from just one local runner to having 122 Marathon participants in 2024!  Team Resilience is a group of amazing individuals who are dedicated to helping...

Staff Training Pillar

Staff Training Pillar

What programs or resources are included in Erika’s Lighthouse School Policy pillar? Erika’s Lighthouse offers school communities robust resources around school policy and staff development. Mental health and depression education are critical topics to be discussed in...

Staff Mental Wellness Highlight

Staff Mental Wellness Highlight

Erika's Lighthouse believes that practicing good mental health is just as important for educators and administrators as it is for students. Schools can create a culture of wellness by providing staff with the resources and support they need to maintain their mental...

Erika’s Lighthouse Legacy Society

Erika’s Lighthouse Legacy Society

Erika's Lighthouse is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and raising awareness about adolescent depression, encouraging good mental health and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health issues. October 16-22 is National Estate Planning Awareness...

How Using New RECHARGE Program Can Support Student Learning

How Using New RECHARGE Program Can Support Student Learning

In today's fast-paced world, it can be difficult for students to focus for long periods of time. They are constantly bombarded with stimuli, both in and out of the classroom. This can lead to stress, anxiety, and fatigue, all of which can interfere with learning. One...

Empowerment Club Sponsorship

Empowerment Club Sponsorship

One in five teens experiences a mental health disorder each year. That's a lot of young people who are struggling in silence. Erika's Lighthouse is a non-profit organization that is working to change that. We provide resources and support to teens and their families,...

As Funds Expire, Equity & Sustainability Are Key

As Funds Expire, Equity & Sustainability Are Key

As Funds Expire, Equity & Sustainability Are Key A flurry of recent articles has raised the reality that federal COVID-19 relief funds are set to expire, and their renewal is unlikely. An example of this is the September 13th article from Chalkbeat, “Schools face...

Classroom Education’s Impact

Classroom Education’s Impact

We offer a suite of three educational programs designed to allow educators to empower their students with an introduction to mental health, depression literacy, help-seeking, and good mental health. These are no-cost, tier-one, early identification, and early...

NEW Student Fundraising Center

NEW Student Fundraising Center

Erika’s Lighthouse has created a one-stop shop for student fundraising! Erika’s Lighthouse is a nonprofit with the mission to make sure no young person feels alone in their depression. We are dedicated to creating a community of empathy and education. We create upper...

The Benefits of Donating Stock to Erika’s Lighthouse

The Benefits of Donating Stock to Erika’s Lighthouse

By donating stock to Erika’s Lighthouse, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on adolescent depression and ensure school communities have the knowledge and resources they need to support students’ mental health. There are many benefits to giving stock...

Suicide Prevention Month: You Are Not Alone

Suicide Prevention Month: You Are Not Alone

September is national suicide prevention awareness month. This is a time to shine a light on the topic of suicide, by encouraging conversations, providing education, and fighting against stigma. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 15-24 in...

The Four Pillars

The Four Pillars

Erika’s Lighthouse focuses on equipping school communities with the mental health education needed through four main pillars. Classroom Education, Family Engagement, Empowerment Clubs, and School Policy & Staff Development. These work together to promote and...