The youth mental health crisis is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, with 50% of mental illnesses occurring before age 14. In response, Erika’s Lighthouse has launched Impact 2030, a bold strategic plan to ensure every student has the knowledge and tools to care for their mental health. By evolving our proven models, we are building a world where emotional well-being is as natural and vital as breathing.
Impact 2030 is our “launchpad” to accelerate impact beyond our Vision 2025 successes. The strategy focuses on four priority pillars:
Investing in Erika’s Lighthouse is an investment in prevention. Our Tier-1, skills-based programs are designed to reach every student in a school building, not just those already in crisis. For major donors, this offers a unique opportunity to catalyze systemic change across the 49 states where we currently operate.
A major gift toward our $22.5 million five-year goal does more than buy curriculum; it builds “Model Schools in Mental Health Excellence”. Your support allows us to:
The future we are building is not just an improvement—it is a total transformation of our cultural landscape. By weaving mental health skills into the fabric of education, we create a generation fluent in the language of empathy and self-advocacy.
We invite visionaries and partners to join this movement. With 13% more students feeling comfortable talking to a trusted adult after our programs, the data is clear: prevention works. Your passion and investment are the fuel for our “Blast Off” toward 2030.
What makes Erika’s Lighthouse different from other mental health non-profits? Erika’s Lighthouse provides a completely free, universal Tier-1 curriculum that is peer-to-peer and “out of the box” ready for educators. Our Four-Pillar Model ensures that classroom education is reinforced by empowerment clubs, family engagement, and staff training.
How does my donation specifically help a student? While our programs are free to schools, it costs Erika’s Lighthouse approximately $2 per student to develop, manage, and support these resources. A major gift scales this reach, moving us closer to our goal of 2.5 million students served annually.
What is a “Peggy Kubert Model School”? It is a recognition awarded to schools committed to mental health prevention and early identification. These schools implement the full suite of Erika’s Lighthouse programs to create a “sanctuary of support” and a beacon of hope for every child.