Our Mission and Vision
Mission:
Our mission is to be the uniting force in our community by empowering parents, caregivers, schools, and community partners
in supporting teens in developing coping and life skills, paired with a career and/or college pathway,
that allows them to thrive in today’s world and successfully launch into their futures.
Vision:
Our vision is a world where all teens have foundational life skills, supportive caring adults, united communities, and hope for the future.
Our Why
Mental Health Statistics
- 2013-2019: 1 in 5 teens had a major depression at some point
- 26.9% of teens ages 12-17 have one or more mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral problems (NSCH, 2019).
- 36.7% of high school students reported feelings of sadness or hopelessness in the past year. This percentage is higher for females (46.6%), Hispanic students (40.0%), and LGBTQ+ students (66.3%) (CDC, 2020).
Suicide Rates
- Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for teens and young adults, ages 10-34 (CDC, 2022).
- Suicide rates increased 50% from 2007-2018, (CDC, June 11, 2021)
Increasing Concerns during the Pandemic
- 69.1% of 12-17 year olds perceived that the COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected their mental health (SAMHSA, 2021).
- Between 2019 and 2020, there was a 30.7% increase in emergency room visits for mental health reasons for children ages 12-17 (CDC, 2020).
- Girls ages 12-17 reported 50% more ER visits for suicide attempts in 2021 than in 2019, (CDC, June, 11, 2021)
- 18.8% of high school students reported having seriously considered suicide in the past year. This percentage is higher among females (24.1%), and LGBTQ+ (46.8%) (CDC, 2020).
Our Outcomes
- Teens ages 11-18 from 13+ different countries
- 60% Black – 20% Latinx – 5% Asian – 15% Caucasian
- 100% High School Graduation Rate: closing achievement gap of +/-20%
- 100% College and Career Track: college, tech school & entrepreneurs
- 15+ college scholarships
- Over 6,000 meals provided to teens
- Over 20 teens who were considering death by suicide received love, support and hope for the future
- Sourced: housing, jobs, free furnishings, laptops, bikes,
clothing, medical/dental care, coats, shoes, food, etc.
Upcoming Quarterly Summits, Monthly Challenges, and Weekly Workshops
Topics Correspond with Teen Survey and Top Topics:
Teen Survey Results, July 2022
(% of teens experiencing)
53.8% Anxiety
46.2% Depression
46.2% Family Conflict
38.5% Suicidal Ideation
38.5% Trauma
30.8% Academic problems
30.8% ADHD
30.8% Body Image
23.1% Feeling Unheard
23.1% Hopelessness about the future
23.1% Loneliness
23.1% Self Esteem problems
15.4% Anger
15.4% Substance Use
15.4% Vaping/Smoking
15.4% Sexual Assault/Harassment
15.4% Physical needs not being met
(Ex food, shelter, clothing, transportation)
7.7%Self-harm
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Kaleidoscope Teens helps youth S.O.A.R. by providing Support, Opportunities And Resources to transform and save their lives. Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission.