Our mission is to prevent youth suicide by providing mental health education that transforms awareness into empowering action.
teen Mental Health First Aid
Join tMHFA! This training program allows high school teens to work directly with certified instructors to learn how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges in their friends and peers.
Drive For Hope
Gabriel’s Light will be hosting Drive for Hope, a golf fundraiser at Harborside International Golf Center. Registration and more details will be coming soon. Stay Tuned!
Free Mental Health Programming
At Gabriel’s Light, our main focus is to bring free mental health programming, support, and resources to underserved youth. Reach out to schedule a program today!
80% of youth who die by suicide gave verbal warning signs.
Prevention is possible.
In 2019, Carol and Brendan Deely founded Gabriel’s Light in honor of their son who died by suicide at age 12. In honor of Gabe and all those lost to suicide, they share their journey with the hope that others may learn and grow from their tragedy. Through outreach, programs, partnerships, and funding, they raise awareness and inspire youth, parents, and educators to take action and help forward their mission.
Our Youth Ambassador Program was designed to engage students in our mission and harness peer-to-peer communication as a powerful suicide prevention tool. Participants earn volunteer hours, learn skills, and contribute to an important cause.
Sessions include training and practice with a variety of skills including hosting a fundraiser, social media, and self-care practices.