The Umenty Foundation provides first-line support for teens through 24/7
Mental Help ACCESS
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Anytime access for teens in crisis.
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Immediate connection and/or referral to appropriate mental health and wellbeing services (counselors/therapy).
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Access to chat and online services and support with a skilled counselor/therapist.
If you are in a life-threatening or crisis situation,
please dial 988 or click Lifeline chat for help.
Umenty is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that bridges the gap between generous funders and quality resources so teens can thrive emotionally and mentally.
Umenty makes sure teens — many of whom face barriers to traditional in-person counseling — can access professional mental health support remotely, whenever they need it. By matching funding sources with an extensive network of licensed therapists, Umenty is able to break down financial and logistical obstacles, ensuring that young people receive the personalized care and therapeutic tools they need to navigate life's challenges.
Whether it's stress, anxiety, depression, or general emotional well-being, Umenty helps foster a safer, more supportive environment for teens to discuss their feelings and develop coping strategies, ultimately empowering them to live healthier, more balanced lives.
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Through our partnership with Talkspace,
youth ages 13+ receive specialized access to counseling services.
This online therapy through Talkspace is a private space where teens can open up about experiences and emotions, and receive non-judgmental support from a licensed therapist who specializes in this high need, often overlooked age group.
The Problem
At Its Core
The National Student-to-Counselor ratio is 376 to1. It is recommended to be 250 to 1
Many school districts across the nation are currently facing challenges in securing adequate funding to hire counselors and social workers dedicated to addressing mental health and well-being.
The Umenty Foundation presents a
viable solution to this pressing issue.
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42% of high school students reported feeling persistently sad or hopeless for two or more weeks in a row during the past year.
(CDC, YRBS 2021)
