The Steve Fund is dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color.
Right at this moment, there are young people of color who are failing academically, suffering emotionally, and/or in some cases are facing serious risk, because population-specific factors influencing mental health are too poorly understood and not acted upon. We are taking action.
Solutions by The Steve Fund
Building knowledge and capacity among organizations serving young people of color is a critical element of the Steve Fund’s Mission. Therefore, we offer an array of Solutions designed to assist Colleges, Universities, Nonprofits and Workforce Organizations in improving their mental health and emotional well-being support for young people of color.
Text STEVE to 741741 to access a culturally trained Crisis Text line counselor
What The Steve Fund Partners Say
The NAACP is grateful to the Steve Fund
“The NAACP is grateful to the Steve Fund for introducing critical mental health knowledge and best practices through presentations in front of thousands of Young people at the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO). We consider this a critical addition to this leading achievement program targeted at African American high school students.”
Parents can sometimes feel unsure about how to support their young person when they face mental health challenges. When challenges escalate into more significant mental health issues, it's pivotal for parents to know how to recognize signs and respond effectively. Let’s explore tips and practical steps you can use to support your teen as well as examples of questions and statements you can use to start a conversation.
We are living in a time of unprecedented uncertainty. Anxiety, frustration, anger, and sadness are completely normal emotions to experience. Yet, unchecked, prolonged stress can take a toll on your mental health and for some trigger more serious mental health concerns. Learn to recognize signs of when a young person may need more support.
Times of significant stress and transition can take a toll on mental health. As parents and caregivers, taking an active role in supporting your young person’s emotional well-being can go a long way in helping to reduce negative mental health outcomes. In this edition of the Family Corner Newsletter, we explore how to recognize signs of clinical depression and indicators of when a person may be at risk for suicide or self-harm.
