K-12 Expansion
Curating formal pathways for K-12 programming that support the mental well-being of students.
Building Stronger Mental Health Foundations in K-12 Education
At Active Minds, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. Our K-12 resources and programs set the foundation for life-long mental health advocacy, leadership skills, academic success, and peer-to-peer connections. Through our K-12 expansion initiative, we aim to curate formal pathways for K-12 programming with our FREE or low-cost programs to support the mental health initiatives of schools.
Our comprehensive approach includes:
- Providing access to mental health literature tailored to K-12 audiences
- Fostering peer engagement through chapters and clubs on school campuses
- Offering resources and programs designed to promote self-awareness and resilience
- Program alignment rooted in K-12 education frameworks and best practices (e.g., SEL, MTSS, WSCC model)
Join Our Movement
Do you want to ensure that mental health is a priority within your school culture?
Are you interested in advocating for a healthier and more supportive mental health culture? Here's how you can get involved.
High Schools
Establish a Chapter
Start an Active Minds Chapter at your school to engage students in mental health advocacy and support. Youth will receive the tools and resources to lead and develop their chapter.
Implement Our Peer-Powered Mental Health Curriculum for High Schools
Integrate our youth-facilitated High School curriculum into your school’s culture to provide students with essential mental health education and leadership skills. This FREE curriculum can be facilitated in an Active Minds Chapter or in a classroom, and is rooted in mental health literacy, advocacy, and social-emotional development.
Participate in the High School Mental Health Academy
Enroll in our academy to gain access to training and resources for supporting student mental health.
Middle Schools
Through our partnership with United Health, Active Minds has completed the pilot program of We Are Active Minds Middle School. Now national, We Are Active Minds program is free for middle schools. Our middle school program is research-informed, developmentally appropriate, and celebrates and promotes diversity and inclusion.
We Are Active Minds Curriculum
Implement our FREE mental health curriculum that is co-facilitated between student leaders and adult facilitators. Our curriculum prepares students with the knowledge and skills to build a mental health foundation and reduce stigma.
We Are Active Minds Clubs
After implementing the curriculum, schools can start a We Are Active Minds Club. Our clubs encourage social connections while continuing to develop mental health leadership and advocacy skills.
Ready to get started?
Request more information about our We Are Active Minds Middle School programs today.
Youth Champions
To effectively mobilize for change, youth need the support of Youth Champions (e.g., teachers, parents, caregivers, coaches, We Are Active Minds Club facilitators, etc.). Together they can influence how school board leaders, district and school leaders, and teachers are engaged in mental health advocacy.
Learn how to work directly with youth to create safe, trusted, and affirming spaces for youth of all identities to improve mental health throughout society by joining an Active Connections session with Active Minds’ Youth Leadership Team.
These sessions are designed to explore the structure and content of the middle school and high school mental health curriculums. Alongside the Active Minds team, youth champions come together to discover ways to implement our mental health curriculum and build mental health literacy around topics your students care about. Our free curriculums are developed by clinicians, public health experts, youth development professionals, and young people.
Our Active Connections information sessions are currently being refreshed as we prepare for a relaunch of sessions in Fall 2026. Future sessions will provide opportunities to explore curriculum content, implementation strategies, and ways to support youth mental health and advocacy in school communities.
If you have questions about the curriculum or would like to learn more about upcoming Active Connections sessions, please contact Active Minds’ Youth Leadership Team at k12@activeminds.org.
K-12 District, Community, & Organizational Leaders
Active Minds is committed to building meaningful partnerships with school districts, community leaders, and educational organizations. Become a part of our growing network of advocates for mental health in K-12 education, and together we can empower students to thrive emotionally and academically.
For more information about Active Minds K-12 Initiatives, please email k12@activeminds.org