Blogs
The Cost of Spring Break: Alcohol, Risky Behavior, and Traffic Safety Concerns for Students
The Cost of Spring Break: Alcohol, Risky Behavior, and Traffic Safety Concerns for Students By: Blossom Thao (Maine State Coordinator for SADD) Spring break is all...
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Mental Health Crisis
If you are experiencing mental distress or having a mental health crisis, please talk to a trusted adult or call 988.
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If you are thinking about suicide and experiencing suicidal thoughts or ideation - seek help immediately! Go to an emergency room or dial 911.
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Erika’s Lighthouse Recognizes 20 Years of Providing Depression Education and Suicide Prevention Programming to Schools Nationwide
Since Erika’s Lighthouse was founded in 2004, it has touched the lives of more than 2.6 million students. Erika’s Lighthouse, a not-for-profit organization...
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Erika’s Lighthouse ’23-’24 Program Report
Erika’s Lighthouse releases an annual program report to highlight the impact that our programs have made in schools nationwide with our Level II and Level III...
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The Positivity Pledge: Mental Health Awareness Month Campaign
Erika’s Lighthouse is a non-profit organization that provides mental health education and resources to schools and communities. The Positivity Pledge campaign is a...
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Share Your Story
Do you want to share your story and empower others? Erika’s Lighthouse is on a mission to provide free mental health education to any school, anywhere. Erika’s...
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School Refusal: When Your Child Doesn’t Want to Go to School Due to Depression
Access Programs It is not uncommon for a child or teen with depression to avoid or refuse to go to school. Inability or reluctance to wake up...
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Make A Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA to Erika’s Lighthouse
If you are an IRA owner age 70½ or over, you may be eligible to make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA. A QCD is a tax-free distribution from...
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