United in Play
We believe that every child deserves the chance to play, grow and thrive - as sports and play have a demonstrable positive impact on youth mental health. We partner with recreational programs to ensure all kids have access and that coaches have mental health resources to support their teams.
Together, we're united in play.
Pillars of Play
Eliminating Financial Barriers to Play
Many families from our ALICE community face barriers to participation in sports programs including the cost of registration and equipment. We partner with recreational programs to ensure that all children can play, eliminating fees for ALICE families and providing equipment.
Mental Health Counseling
1 in 5 youth in our community experience a mental health challenge and yet therapy is not readily accessible for all. For children 12 & up, as well as parents, we offer connections to free therapy as they need. Through this effort, we're addressing the mental health crisis in youth.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has described the youth mental health crisis as the “defining public health challenge of our time.” He has emphasized the urgent need to address this issue, noting that “we are living in the middle of a youth mental health crisis.”
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1 in 5 youth (ages 13-18) experience a mental health disorder at some point during their life.
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44% of high school students reported feeling persistently sad or hopeless.
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Anxiety disorders affect nearly 32% of adolescents.
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Depression affects about 17% of adolescents.
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United In Play Partners
