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A Preventative Approach to the Mental Health Crisis

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The devastating reality

150% increase in teens who experienced a major depressive episode from 2016 to 2022

- United Hospital Fund

A 62% rise in suicide rates for Americans ages 10 to 24 from 2007 through 2021

150% increase in teens who experienced a major depressive episode from 2016 to 2022

- The CDC

33% surge in U.S. teens who felt “useless and joyless” in just five years

150% increase in teens who experienced a major depressive episode from 2016 to 2022

33% surge in U.S. teens who felt “useless and joyless” in just five years

- Clinical Psychological Science

A new approach that's working

Residential Safe Spaces

We're providing a safe place for kids to be during out-of-school hours that's in their neighborhood!

Consistent community

Residential Safe Spaces

Each group of youth attend together, building strong relationships with peers, staff and Group Mentors they see multiple times a week.

HEALTHY HABITS

Residential Safe Spaces

HEALTHY HABITS

Youth discover the value of whole foods, outdoor time and screen-free creativity while developing strategies to reduce stress.

The outcomes we're Seeing

WE’RE HAPPIER!

WE’RE MORE CONNECTED!

100% of the children we serve report feeling happier when they arrive at We Belong PDX.

WE’RE MORE CONNECTED!

Since our founding we’ve provided 1260+ hours of meaningful connections in an environment where children feel safe.

WE’RE GROWING!

WE’RE MORE CONNECTED!

WE’RE GROWING!

Only three years in and we’re running three locations and four groups of children with a waiting list for each group. The need is great.

A Preventative Approach to the Mental Health Crisis

The devastating reality

150% increase in teens who experienced a major depressive episode from 2016 to 2022

150% increase in teens who experienced a major depressive episode from 2016 to 2022

150% increase in teens who experienced a major depressive episode from 2016 to 2022

A 62% rise in suicide rates for Americans ages 10 to 24 from 2007 through 2021

150% increase in teens who experienced a major depressive episode from 2016 to 2022

150% increase in teens who experienced a major depressive episode from 2016 to 2022

33% surge in U.S. teens who felt “useless and joyless” in just five years

150% increase in teens who experienced a major depressive episode from 2016 to 2022

33% surge in U.S. teens who felt “useless and joyless” in just five years

A new approach that's working

Residential Safe Spaces

Residential Safe Spaces

Residential Safe Spaces

Consistent community

Residential Safe Spaces

Residential Safe Spaces

HEALTHY HABITS

Residential Safe Spaces

HEALTHY HABITS

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The outcomes we're Seeing

WE’RE HAPPIER!

WE’RE MORE CONNECTED!

WE’RE MORE CONNECTED!

WE’RE MORE CONNECTED!

WE’RE MORE CONNECTED!

WE’RE MORE CONNECTED!

WE’RE GROWING!

WE’RE MORE CONNECTED!

WE’RE GROWING!

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