As we prepare for another year of truly life-saving work, we are fueled by startling CDC youth mental health statistics indicating a greater need than ever for youth mental health support. While post-pandemic momentum around mental health support continues to be encouraging, there is still much work to do.

The holiday season is often portrayed as the most wonderful time of the year, but it can be stressful and overwhelming for many of us. In this blog post, we'll share five simple ways you can take care of your mental health this holiday season.

Como organización de salud mental, sabemos que también es esencial observar detenidamente los desafíos de salud mental dentro de la comunidad hispana. En esta publicación, exploraremos los retos de salud mental que enfrenta la población hispana y la importancia de abordar estos problemas.

We're pleased to announce that our resource guides are now available in Spanish, broadening our reach to serve our diverse community better. We are thrilled to be able to offer these valuable mental health resource guides for Spanish-speaking individuals.

Mental health issues significantly affect minority groups who may face unique challenges and stigmas. July is Minority Mental Health Month, dedicated to raising awareness about mental health in these communities and providing support. The mental health of our minority communities is critically important to the well-being of society as a whole.

In honor of Gabe’s 17th birthday, we have announced our 2023 grant recipients.

Mental health issues significantly affect minority groups who may face unique challenges and stigmas. July is Minority Mental Health Month, dedicated to raising awareness about mental health in these communities and providing support. The mental health of our minority communities is critically important to the well-being of society as a whole.

In recent years, a growing number of young people have experienced worsening mental health, with teenage girls in particular facing a concerning trend. According to new results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey from 2021, approximately one in three high school girls in the U.S. have seriously considered attempting suicide.

In 2022, our third year since founding Gabriel’s Light, we are proud to report that our organization sustained existing efforts and launched new initiatives forwarding our mission to prevent youth suicide through education, cyber safety, and kindness campaigns. We are incredibly grateful for our loyal supporters and the many new donors that have helped us forward our important cause.

There has been a youth mental health crisis lingering for quite some time. Experts say youth mental health has been on the decline for a decade or more. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated and hastened this looming crisis into a full-blown emergency. Our leaders and agencies tasked with the well-being of our children are taking notice of the problem. Continue reading for more info and how you can help.

In honor of Gabe’s 16th birthday, we have announced our 2022 grant recipients.

Our hearts are bursting with gratitude for all those who made Hoops for Hope a success! To all of our participants, parents, donors, sponsors, and volunteers: we needed each and every one of you working together to make it happen.