OurTeensNeedUs - SUPPORT THE ALIVE CENTER
OurTeensNeedUs - SUPPORT THE ALIVE CENTER
Why Donate?
We are facing a Youth Mental Health Crisis.
"Mental health challenges in children, adolescents and young adults are real and widespread...the future wellbeing of our country depends on how we support and invest in the next generation, especially in this moment." - US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
After school programs like Alive combat youth mental health issues by providing a safe, supervised environment during those crucial after school hours.
In Illinois, over 400,000 young people are left alone and unsupervised between the hours of 3-6 PM each school day. During these vulnerable hours, teens are safe, secure and learning to thrive at Alive Teen Centers.
The Alive Center provides a safe place to discover what makes teens come Alive! #OurTeensNeedUs
We are facing a Youth Mental Health Crisis.
"Mental health challenges in children, adolescents and young adults are real and widespread...the future wellbeing of our country depends on how we support and invest in the next generation, especially in this moment." - US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy
After school programs like Alive combat youth mental health issues by providing a safe, supervised environment during those crucial after school hours.
In Illinois, over 400,000 young people are left alone and unsupervised between the hours of 3-6 PM each school day. During these vulnerable hours, teens are safe, secure and learning to thrive at Alive Teen Centers.
The Alive Center provides a safe place to discover what makes teens come Alive! #OurTeensNeedUs
Teens need your support today!
Great things are happening at Alive. Help us keep protecting our youth by becoming a Mental Health Hero.
"I know where they are, I know that if they need help that somebody is there to help them" - Derrik , Alive parent
The Youth Mental Health First Aid USA training and manual describes protective factors that facilitate early intervention for any developing mental health issues. Your support will help young people stay screen free and engaged in life at Alive!
The 12 protective factors that teens gain from Alive are:
Good self-esteem
Community bonding
Feeling close to at least one adult
Healthy practices
Feeling of control in their life
Avoiding alcohol/tobacco/other drugs
Good problem-solving skills
High monitoring of youth activities
Regular school attendance and academic performance (through our free tutoring)
Having a good social support system
Consistent home and family routine
Availability of healthy recreation
Thank you for being a Youth Mental Health Hero!
Invest in the next generation, especially in this moment.
Teens today face great challenges, Alive offers hope for their future!
Help us raise $100k in ONE day this Giving Tuesday!
Due to the generosity of our amazing Match Donors,
the first $40,000 raised will be DOUBLED!
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT - watch $40K become $80K!
"If it wasn't for Alive, I'm not sure where I would be today. I was depressed, I was super sad: kids would bully me, I bullied other kids. Alive helped me and my family work through many issues. They've always been by my side when I needed them."
- Brandon, Grade 10
Many of our young people lack the interpersonal skills and resiliency they need to achieve their potential. We see first hand the increase in depression, anxiety and the lack of confidence many of our teens are experiencing and we need YOUR help to re-build this generation for a brighter future! Your generosity will help over 5000 local teens to:
- Make new friends and connect off screen and in-person at a free Drop-in center
- Connect with compassionate adults and interns who model dignity & respect
- Learn life skills that will improve their wellbeing and prevent them from mental health issues
- Stay safe, engaged and have fun discovering their passions for the future
- Learn to lead clubs and programs they are passionate about through our unique peer to peer model
Why Alive? Without a physical, safe, and empowering place for our youth to drop in and explore who they are, many of our community's teens remain alone, on their screens, and at risk of making poor choices during the most vulnerable hours of their day. Help to continue the great work happening at Alive by donating today!
Due to generous matches from Alive Center donors, your donations are DOUBLED up to $40K this Giving Tuesday!
#BeAYouthMentalHealthHero #OurTeensNeedYOU
