“Your work is life-changing, and I’m grateful we’ve had the opportunity to partner with Mental Health Collaborative”

We know our programs change lives. Read the letter below to hear how our Mental Health Essentials Beyond High School program impacted a high school student:

Dear Mental Health Collaborative,

I wanted to take a moment to share a very heartwarming story with you, as it underscores the immense impact that Mental Health Collaborative is making in schools.

For the past two years, we’ve had the privilege of offering Mental Health Essentials Beyond High School, and I recently received a letter from a former student, now a high school graduate. In their letter, they shared how they had struggled with intense feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and depression during the last years of high school. Despite being surrounded by friends and family, they felt unable to reach out to anyone for help. It wasn’t until attending the MHC program for seniors that they realized these struggles were not a weakness, and they didn’t have to face them alone.

“It wasn’t until attending the MHC program for seniors that they realized these struggles were not a weakness, and they didn’t have to face them alone.”

This student expressed profound gratitude for the mental health education they received and how it gave them the courage to seek the support they desperately needed. Their words were a reminder of just how critical these programs are in helping students recognize when they need help and how to access it. In this student’s powerful words, they hope that their message reinforces the importance of mental health education in schools, and they are incredibly grateful to have gained these tools before it was too late.

As a high school administrator, I witness daily how vital these programs are, especially as mental health challenges continue to grow. Your program changed the trajectory of this student’s life. Stories like these remind me of why we all need to continue this type of work and ensure that mental health education is accessible to everyone.

Thank you for everything you and your team are doing to support our students and empower them with the knowledge they need to take control of their mental health. Your work is life-changing, and I’m grateful we’ve had the opportunity to partner with Mental Health Collaborative.

With sincere appreciation,

High School Principal, November 2024