Vision 2025: Expand, Empower, Engage
The plan to “Rise to the Challenge” facing youth mental health
In early 2020, Erika’s Lighthouse formalized an ambitious strategic plan. Just a month later the world completely changed – and us with it. However, our plan and goals were just as relevant, if not more so, and we have pushed forward. Join our efforts as we promote inclusive school cultures around mental health.
Our Vision for the Future
Around mental health, every child in every school deserves to:
receive high-quality, evidence-informed education.
have a safe,
inclusive and
welcoming environment.
have the vocabulary,
shared values, and
comfort to seek help.
have knowledgeable adults that are willing and available to help.
know that they
are worthy of good
mental health.
never feel alone
in their depression
or mental illness.
have a trusted
adult they can turn
to when in need.
have open
conversations with
supportive peers.
receive help before
ever experiencing
suicidal ideation.
How We Are Making It Happen
Erika’s Lighthouse programs are organized into Four Pillars that are essential for every school community to meet the mental health needs of students.
Classroom Education
Evidence-informed curricula that impacts students in grades 4-12 that promotes good mental health, educates about depression and suicide, reduces stigma and encourages help-seeking.
SUCCESS MEASUREMENT:
# of Youth Impacted
In 2018-19
111,000
In 2021-22
403,000
2025-26 GOAL
1,000,000
Teen Empowerment
Peer-led school clubs and turn-key activities that normalize and promote conversations around mental health by reducing stigma, educating peers and promoting help-seeking.
SUCCESS MEASUREMENT:
# Teen Clubs
In 2018-19
14
In 2021-22
43
2025-26 GOAL
250
Family Engagement
Handbooks, workshops, activities, discussion guides and other resources that foster inclusive and supportive dialogue in homes around mental health that promotes wellness.
SUCCESS MEASUREMENT:
# of Parents Impacted
In 2018-19
3,500
In 2021-22
9,200
2025-26 GOAL
25,000
School Policy & Staff
Staff training, policy recommendations and partnerships that help schools build a coordinated, comprehensive strategy to meet the mental health needs of students.
SUCCESS MEASUREMENT:
# of Schools
In 2018-19
362
In 2021-22
1,503
2025-26 GOAL
5,000
Effective
Efficient
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Join Erika’s Lighthouse as we continue our remarkable journey.