Donate
CHADS mission is to save young lives by advancing the awareness and prevention of depression and suicide. Learn more about CHADS here. Learn about how your donation will help below. Contributions to CHADS may be tax deductible.
Memorial Giving
If you have lost a friend or loved one to suicide, a gift to CHADS can be a moving tribute to their life. We do everything possible to save lives through education and one-on-one support, and there is no more fitting tribute to those we have lost than preventing this tragedy from happening again. When you give a memorial gift to CHADS, we will notify family members or friends of your gift at your request. We also offer the chance to honor those we have lost at our annual gala – keep an eye on our website for more information about this opportunity! If you have more questions about memorial giving, please contact Mary Berry at mary@chadscoalition.org.
Illuminators
The Illuminators Giving Club is a way for CHADS supporters to really get up close and personal with CHADS' mission to save young lives. It's through our Illuminators that we receive sustained funding for life-saving programs that touch youth and families throughout the St. Louis region. Ongoing support from our Illuminators is what empowers us to expand our programs into new communities and schools, and is a vital piece of our strategy to reach more young people every school year.
CHADS is currently operating in over 180 schools throughout the St. Louis area. Our programs are educating students, reducing stigma, and providing individual support to the kids that need it most. As an Illuminator, your monthly gift will sustain those programs and help us reach school communities who are still in need of that support.
Illuminators give monthly to CHADS to maintain our current programs and empower us to confidently expand our services. Funding for a mental health agency like CHADS can fluctuate over time, but our Illuminators provide the steady, consistent support we need. We won’t stop until every young person has access to vital mental health services, and as an Illuminator, you can lead the way.
THE ILLUMINATORS GIVING CLUB CAN BE JOINED AT 4 LEVELS:
Star level: $164/month and above
Lighthouse level: $82/month and above
Torch level: $41/month and above
Spark level: A monthly gift to CHADS at any level
Some of these levels represent the impact you have as an Illuminator. For instance, a gift at the Star level covers the cost of the Signs of Suicide program in a school for a year. By giving at this level, you’ll be giving a whole school community access to a program that reduces stigma and extends a vital lifeline to students.
Whatever level you select, as an Illuminator, you are shining a beacon of hope to kids and families who are struggling with the darkness of depression. Teen suicide has reached epidemic levels, but our Illuminators are taking the first steps toward a positive change in our community.
As a bonus, our Illuminators are given continual updates on CHADS programs and impact. Through letters, phone calls, and opportunities to meet CHADS leadership, you will be kept in the loop on all we are doing. Illuminators are partners in the life-saving work of CHADS, and we value your continued involvement.
If you have any questions about the Illuminators, please contact Mary Berry at mary@chadscoalition.org.
Donate via mail: Send donations to
4121 Union Road, Suite #224
Saint Louis, MO 63129
Make checks payable to CHADS Coalition for Mental Health