Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit changing the culture around mental health for young adults. With programs in more than 1,000 schools, communities, and workplaces, they use education, advocacy, and peer-led initiatives to make conversations about mental health normal and supportive—helping young people ages 14–25 feel seen, heard, and empowered to seek help.
The Defensive Line is breaking the silence around youth suicide by turning connection into prevention. Focusing on schools and communities that serve young people of color, the organization helps students feel seen, heard, and supported. Through honest conversations, training, and care, they’re creating safe spaces where hope can grow—and lives can be saved.
