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Every year in Santa Clara County 20,000 youth age 10-17 struggle with their mental health. MORE STRUGGLE THAN WE KNOW Struggles include depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse, identity crisis, suicide ideation, and more. 60% of all youth will experience at least one traumatic childhood event before age 18. THEY NEED YOUR HELP The Center for Youth Wellness reports that children who experience 4 such events without support are 12x more likely to attempt suicide, 10x more prone to substance abuse, and 2-3x more likely to have a stroke. Most kids suffering from mental illness or trauma will suffer alone. NO ONE SHOULD SUFFER ALONE Left untreated, many teens fall into substance abuse, and some contemplate suicide, the third leading cause of death for young people today. 25% of the entire student body will seek help when professional services are on campus. KIDS SEEK HELP WHEN IT'S THERE The evidence is clear. More students seek and find the help they need when it's accessible. CASSY also provides education & resources to parents, teachers, and the community – to widen the web of support for our students. We dream of a day when every student will have continuity of support through high school, and an equal chance to be successful in school and in life. IT TAKES A VILLAGE A boy with his head down on his knees looking troubled A student sitting alone on a mountaintop contemplating a beautiful sunset A group of middle school students running down the hallway full of joy A teenage girl staring at the camera, all alone and looking very serious or unhappy A laughing teenage girl raising her arms in joy as the rain falls on her face

Your Donation is the difference

For Students

We simply do not have enough professional therapists in our schools. One CASSY therapist can make a difference in the lives of 500 or more students each year.

FOR STAFF

Teachers are on the front lines with our children every day, and in a unique position to identify a student in crisis and influence a positive outcome. However, most schools do not provide our educators with on-campus training, crisis support, and access to mental-health professionals.

FOR FAMILIES

When a child is struggling, few families know how to get professional help––due to stigma, lack of information, or access to mental health care. For many, it is financially out of reach. Your support provides free access to mental health for students and their families, because ability to pay should never be a barrier to getting the support you need.

For Our Community

For our children to have the best chance at success, the wider community plays a vital role - from sports to after-school enrichment programs to cultural institutions. With funding, we can destigmatize mental health, providing culturally-responsive community education and create an ecosystem that enables continuity of support for all students.

Your donation can change the outcome of countless lives

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testimonials

It is imperative to keep this service going for many, many years.

High School Parent

A point of light in a mostly dark world when it comes to mental health.

Middle School Parent

She did a great job communicating with us about the social group and my son’s progress. I was impressed with her professional and positive style.

Middle School Parent

CASSY program is a much needed service to help families with all emotional situations that arise, and they are very good at what they do.

Middle School Parent