Mental Health, By and For Young People

In most social movements, we insist that those who are affected speak for themselves. Those who hold the experience hold the space.

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Yet strangely, when it comes to youth, we often let others do the talking.

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We're changing that →

A message from

Jack.org

“Understanding that I can make such a huge impact on my own wellbeing was one of the biggest moments for me.”

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Young people across the country are stepping up to support their peers with their mental health. By leading community initiatives, mental health presentations and workshops, and advocating for systems that can help youth build healthy lives, young people are leading the movement for change to mental health.

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Together with young people, we can create the change we need to see.

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Over a million people supported by Jack.org’s Youth Led Programs

Young people are most likely to talk to a peer about their mental health

Jack Chapters

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Jack Chapters are groups of young people that support community mental health by running initiatives designed to support the mental health needs of community members.

Jack Talks

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Jack Talks are mental health presentations that use the power of personal stories and peer-to-peer connection to spark open dialogue about mental health challenges, support, and resources.

Be There

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Be There is a free, online resource that provides young people with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support a friend or loved one who is struggling with their mental health.

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Make change in your community with Jack.org

Through Jack.org’s Programs, you gain the knowledge, skills, and support you need to make a difference on mental health in their communities. You’ll work with Jack.org’s professional staff to hone your presentation, advocacy, and leadership skills to support other young people in your community. Join our movement to make our mental health future a bright one

Together, we can shift the narrative and culture around mental health and drive the change we need to see by:

Training young people to have the knowledge and skill they need to support one another's mental health.
Improving youth mental health literacy through youth led peer-to-peer education.
Preventing self-harm and suicide as a result of emotional distress by showing young people how, where, and when to seek help.

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of young people felt proud of the support they provided through our programs.

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felt more empowered to take care of their own mental health because of our programs.

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used skills they learned through Be There to support a peer in need.

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of Chapter members felt more connected to their communities.

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of Chapter members said Chapters boosted their sense of wellbeing.

“No matter what skills you’re bringing to the table — whether you’re introverted, extroverted, you really love talking, you actually hate public speaking — whatever it is, you have a place at Jack.org.”

– Hannah, Jack Talks Speaker

Together, we’re building a world where no young person struggles in silence, and everyone gets the support they deserve. Our movement is one for young people, by young people. Help us drive the future we need.

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