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- EIN 20-1069100
- info@erikaslighthouse.org
- 8473866481
- 897 1/2 A Green Bay Rd Winnetka IL 60093 USA
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Mission: Erika's Lighthouse: A Beacon of Hope for Adolescent Depression is a non-profit organization committed to raising awareness about teen depression in middle school and high school communities at no cost to schools. Erika's Lighthouse works to eliminate the stigma surrounding depression and empower young people to take ownership of their mental health.
Results: Last year, Erika's Lighthouse was active in 5 countries, 39 states, 362 schools, and reached over 111,000 teens. And our parent handbook has been downloaded over 4,000 times. We are helping teen around the world with our effective and efficient programs.
Target demographics: Adolescents, especially middle school and high school students
Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 111,000 students
Geographic areas served: Depression Awareness, Stigma Reduction, Mental Health Empowerment & Suicide Prevention
Programs: Erika's Lighthouse works to eliminate the stigma surrounding depression and empower young people to take ownership of their mental health. Core programs include the video-based, teacher-led depression awareness classroom programs for middle and high school. Erika's Lighthouse also provides countless other web-based resources including the Teen Depression Toll Box, teen empowerment clubs, and the Parent Handbook on Childhood and Teen Depression.