Our mission is to prevent youth suicide through education, cyber safety, and kindness campaigns.

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.

#ShareYourStory Campaign

We’re using social media for good! Be a part of our #ShareYourStory campaign and help us break the stigma of talking about mental health.

Minted Holiday Fundraiser

The holiday season is upon us! We’re partnered with Minted to raise funds for our organization while you shop for holiday cards and custom gifts!

80% of youth who die by suicide gave verbal warning signs.

Prevention is possible.

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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.

  • Gabriel's Light has helped our students and staff better understand mental health and what it looks like.

    Jim Peltzer, MA LCPC, Mount Carmel High School

  • Gabriel's Light has truly helped me prepare for college and my life beyond. With my knowledge, I can help people, and I am proud of that.

    LIla Noble, Youth Ambassador

  • Gabriel's Light has made me better equipped among the people I interact with to understand and identify mental health struggles.

    Emily Schetz, Parent

  • Being a Youth Ambassador was a priceless experience for my high school daughter.

    Cathy Roesh, Parent

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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.

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10 to 24.

Together, we can change this statistic.