JED's Impact Across the Country
JED reaches young people in every state, providing valuable training and resources to protect mental health and prevent suicide. See how we're making an impact in your state and across the country.
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Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for young adults in the U.S. today. With your help, we can reach more youth with the mental health support they need to thrive and prevent suicide. Please make a gift this Giving Tuesday.
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young adults attend schools that use JED programs to support their mental health.
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people interact with JED programs that provide help for themselves or a loved one.
“The Jed Foundation has had an incredible impact in higher education. It’s the best model out there to enhance student well-being and save lives.”
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Together, we’re changing and saving lives.
The Jed Foundation (JED) is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults, giving them the skills and support they need to thrive today…and tomorrow.
Equipping Individuals
Research shows that building resiliency and life skills, promoting social connectedness, and encouraging help-seeking and help-giving behaviors in teens and young adults supports their overall well-being, helps them thrive, and protects their emotional health, making it less likely they will fall into unhealthy behaviors. JED uses digital campaigns, the media, and partnerships to engage teens and young adults where they are and in a way they’ll understand.
Explore JED’s programs that reach millions of young people every year.Strengthening Schools
For students, their school community is a critical part of their support network and emotional safety net. JED works directly with high schools, colleges, and universities representing millions of students to put systems, programs, and policies in place to create a culture of caring that protects student mental health, builds life skills, and makes it more likely students will seek help and struggling students will be recognized, connected to mental health care, and supported.
Learn more about JED’s programs for high schools and colleges.Mobilizing Communities
Our mental health is impacted by the world around us. There are a range of factors that can influence the perspective, well-being, and behaviors of our teens and young adults including families, friends, media, and high-profile voices. JED partners with these communities to create a culture of caring, grounded in deeper understanding and reduced shame and secrecy, and to collaborate on amplifying their positive impact while minimizing potential harm.
Find out how JED is activating communities across the country and beyond.