If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call or text 988
If you need help or support, call or text CHADS’ Family Support Warm Line
(weekdays 9AM-5:30PM)
314.952.8274
Save the Date: CHADS Coalition 20th Anniversary Gala
Please join us on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, for an evening filled with celebration, connection, and purpose. Our 20th Anniversary Gala will feature a delicious dinner and lively entertainment—all supporting the more than 60,000 children and teens we serve each year through life-saving suicide prevention education, professional counseling, and social-emotional mentoring.
As we reflect on two decades of impact and look ahead to the future, we’re honored to continue this vital work with the support of our incredible community. Illuminating the Future: 20 Years of Impact is more than a theme—it’s a promise to keep showing up for our youth.
Additional details and a formal invitation to follow. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Melissa Brickey at melissa@chadscoalition.org.
Summer Support for Youth and Families
At CHADS, we know that mental health and emotional growth don’t take the summer off. That’s why we’re offering supportive services throughout the season to help youth and families stay connected, build resilience, and prepare for a successful school year ahead. Whether you’re seeking guidance as a parent or looking for meaningful mentoring opportunities for your child, our summer programs are here to support you.
Helping Youth Thrive: Mental Health and Mentoring Support
Mental health support and social-emotional growth are essential year-round. Our Family Support Program offers individual and group counseling for youth ages 10–25 who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or suicidal ideation. With both in-person and virtual options, our licensed professionals meet families where they are—providing hope, healing, and support when needed. To learn more or sign up for counseling services, please get in touch with us at FS@chadscoalition.org.
In addition, our SEW (Social Emotional Wellbeing) Summer Mentoring Program helps students continue developing critical life skills outside the classroom. Through one-on-one mentoring, participants build confidence, strengthen peer relationships, and improve emotional regulation—with 86% showing measurable growth in their social-emotional competencies. Spots are limited—register today to reserve your child’s place and ensure your family has the support it needs this summer.
“It means so much to me as a mom who has lost their teenage son to suicide to be able to shine a spotlight on mental health. Our kids have to have the courage to say I need help.
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