Mental health affects everyone. There is no family, group of friends or community untouched by these challenges. We are here to increase awareness of mental health and encourage access to care.
It’s okay to not be okay. We all struggle with mental health during various times. But resources and help are available. You don’t have to go it alone.
MENTAL HEALTH IMPACTS US ALL
20
of adults experience some form of mental illness each year
17
of youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year
50
of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24
10 to 14
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among people aged 10 to 14
*Statistics provided by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oTurM7gESE
Meet Robby Balmarez, Lake Travis High School, EHF Student Ambassador
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Making a difference
one student, one parent, one school at a time
The Engage and Heal Foundation is a strong conduit of premier resources and education designed to ensure youth and their caregivers – on the field, in the classroom and at home – have access to the mental health literacy tools needed to ignite healthy dialogue, reduce trauma, and empower students to seek mental health support.
We partner with mental health professionals to address real-world problems facing today’s students. We believe actionable change is possible through education and healthy, honest conversations.
Advocacy
The Engage and Heal Foundation aims to break the stigma of mental health through advocacy and literacy programming, while providing access to mental health care resources for students and the adults who support them.
Education
We are a strong conduit of premier resources and education designed to ensure our community has the tools at hand to take the next best step in a mental health crisis.
Community Engagement
We believe that by normalizing mental health challenges we can break down walls, start conversations and encourage healing.
Student Ambassadors
We started the Kickstart Your Wellness program to give students leadership opportunities on campus, to bring a voice to mental health, and to offer scholarships to students.
Erik’s Warriors
Give back in the inner circle of donors to the Engage & Heal Foundation. Become a founding member of Erik’s Warriors as we continue to move forward and make a lasting impact.
Student Scholarships
We offer financial scholarships as part of the Kickstart Your Wellness program for students. Learn more when you get involved!
