Our mission is to prevent youth suicide through education, cyber safety, and kindness campaigns.

Social Media For Good

May, 2024

Looking to make a difference in 2024? May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us in using your social media for good! Learn how to create an effective social media campaign, while also raising mental health and youth suicide awareness. Apply today!

NEW! ASK & ACT Program

ASK & ACT are two simple tools to better develop peer-to-peer communication about mental health. Our program features a variety of hands-on stations that promote kindness, creativity, and education surrounding youth mental health. Learn more today!

Youth Ambassador Summer Pop-Up Fundraising Events

Feel empowered to talk about your own mental health and better able to support others with this evidence-based course. Learn common signs of mental health challenges—and more!

80% of youth who die by suicide gave verbal warning signs.

Prevention is possible.

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In 2019, Carol and Brendan Deely founded Gabriel’s Light in honor of their son who died by suicide at age 12. In honor of Gabe and all those lost to suicide, they share their journey with the hope that others may learn and grow from their tragedy. Through outreach, programs, partnerships, and funding, they raise awareness and inspire youth, parents, and educators to take action and help forward their mission.

  • Gabriel's Light has helped our students and staff better understand mental health and what it looks like.

    Jim Peltzer, MA LCPC, Mount Carmel High School

  • Gabriel's Light has truly helped me prepare for college and my life beyond. With my knowledge, I can help people, and I am proud of that.

    LIla Noble, Youth Ambassador

  • Gabriel's Light has made me better equipped among the people I interact with to understand and identify mental health struggles.

    Emily Schetz, Parent

  • Being a Youth Ambassador was a priceless experience for my high school daughter.

    Cathy Roesh, Parent

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Our Youth Ambassador Program was designed to engage students in our mission and harness peer-to-peer communication as a powerful suicide prevention tool. Participants earn volunteer hours, learn skills, and contribute to an important cause.

Sessions include training and practice with a variety of skills including hosting a fundraiser, social media, and self-care practices.

Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10 to 24.

Together, we can change this statistic.