“When you know better, you do better.” - Maya Angelou
We are in the midst of a youth mental health crisis. Our world is increasingly stressful, inequitable, and disconnected. Even before the pandemic exacerbated these issues, rates of depression and anxiety among young people were on the rise. Demand for resources is at an all-time high, and we do not have the clinical workforce to accommodate the needs of our most vulnerable youth. The Sarlo Family Foundation is focused on sustaining upstream mental health models that promote wellbeing and resilience. Where possible, we look to influence public policies and systems whose reach and resources exceed ours. Our primary aim is early intervention, before more serious mental health and life outcomes arise. Our desire is to enable culturally-responsive community-based resources to meet young people where they are, with solutions that help them meet their unique needs.
Copywriter: Julie Gordon