activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 11
- Fundraising events for teen crisis supportHosts recurring fundraising events including charity golf scrambles in Tucson, AZ (held annually from 2014–2017), wine mixers such as "Sip Before Summer," and performance-based galas like the Wilderness Opening Night in New York. Events include ticketed access, after-parties, and raffles to support programming.
- Fundraising events for teen crisis supportHosts recurring fundraising events including charity golf scrambles in Tucson, AZ (annually from 2014–2017), wine mixers such as "Sip Before Summer," and performance-based galas like the Wilderness Opening Night in New York to support its scholarship programs.
- Organizing fundraising eventsHosts recurring and one-time fundraising events to support its programs, including the Annual Charity Golf Scramble in Tucson (held 2014–2017), "Sip Before Summer" wine mixers, a Wilderness Opening Night Performance in New York, and a $100-ticket fundraiser with balcony seating and an after-party.
- Organizing fundraising eventsHosts recurring fundraising events including the Annual Charity Golf Scramble in Tucson (held 2014–2017), "Sip Before Summer" wine mixers, a Wilderness Opening Night Performance in New York, and ticketed galas with after-parties. These events are part of an ongoing series to support the organization’s mission.
- Presenting recognition awards Annual Book and Advocacy AwardsRecognizes public figures for contributions related to mental health and youth advocacy by presenting awards such as the Change Agent Award, first awarded to Andrew Solomon in a ceremony hosted by the organization with Oskar Eustis as presenter.
- Presenting recognition awards Annual Book and Advocacy AwardsPresented the inaugural Change Agent Award to Andrew Solomon in recognition of his work on mental health and family resilience, with Oskar Eustis as presenter.
- Recognition of mental health advocates Annual Book and Advocacy AwardsPresents the Change Agent Award to individuals advancing understanding of mental health and youth crisis issues, such as author Andrew Solomon, in recognition of their contributions to the field.
- Recognition of mental health advocates Annual Book and Advocacy AwardsPresents the Change Agent Award to prominent figures in mental health and advocacy, such as author Andrew Solomon, to highlight contributions to understanding teen mental health challenges.
- Scholarship funding for therapeutic boarding schoolsProvides financial scholarship support to families of struggling teens to access college preparatory therapeutic boarding schools through the SavingTeens General Fund (established 2004) and the Thomas E. Bratter Scholarship Fund (established 2014). The organization accepts referrals and has awarded multiple scholarships annually, including support for specific students and families in need.
- Scholarship funding for therapeutic boarding schoolsProvides financial scholarship support to families of struggling teens to access college preparatory therapeutic boarding schools through the SavingTeens General Fund (established 2004) and the Thomas E. Bratter Scholarship Fund (established 2014). In 2016, awarded scholarships to 12 families in need and funded at least one student through the Bratter Fund.
- Scholarship support for therapeutic boarding schoolsProvides financial scholarship assistance to families seeking enrollment in college preparatory therapeutic boarding schools for struggling teens through the SavingTeens General Fund (established 2004) and the Thomas E. Bratter Scholarship Fund (established 2014). Awarded scholarships to at least 12 families in 2016 and funded multiple students in fiscal year 2017.
capacity building · 1
- Maintaining partner scholarship programs Targeted Educational ScholarshipsMaintains a network of partner programs that offer scholarships to families, expanding access to support for struggling teens.
strategies · 21
how they think
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- Arts and culture engagement for community dialogue arts_and_culture_engagementWe use multimedia documentary theater to foster connection and hope, addressing the emotional and social challenges of adolescence and raising public awareness about teen mental health and family crisis.
- Arts-Based Community Engagement and Awareness arts_and_culture_engagementUses multimedia and documentary theater as a tool to foster connection, raise awareness, and explore the emotional and social challenges faced by teens and families, promoting hope and understanding around adolescent mental health and behavioral crises.
- Arts-based community engagement for awareness arts_and_culture_engagementWe use multimedia documentary theater to foster connection, hope, and public understanding among families navigating the challenges of adolescence, leveraging the arts to reduce stigma and build empathy.
- Arts-based family engagement and awareness arts_and_culture_engagementUses multimedia documentary theater to foster connection, raise awareness, and promote hope among families navigating the emotional challenges of adolescence, leveraging arts and culture as a tool for community engagement and dialogue.
- Comprehensive Multi-Phase Intervention Model comprehensive multi-phase interventionThe organization employs a long-term, multi-phase approach to teen crisis intervention, recognizing that short-term solutions are insufficient. This model includes thorough evaluation, clinical intervention (such as drug rehabilitation or wilderness therapy), and continued education through therapeutic boarding schools to ensure sustained recovery and development.
- Comprehensive multi-phase intervention model comprehensive multi-phase interventionProvides a structured, long-term solution for teens with behavioral and addiction challenges through a 12-24 month process involving evaluation, intervention (e.g., rehabilitation or wilderness programs), and education at therapeutic boarding schools, based on the belief that sustained, phased support is more effective than short-term fixes.
- Comprehensive multi-phase intervention model comprehensive multi-phase interventionWe believe lasting change for teens in crisis requires a sustained, structured process that includes thorough evaluation, clinical intervention (such as drug rehabilitation or wilderness therapy), and continued education in therapeutic boarding schools—because short-term solutions fail to address root causes.
- Comprehensive multi-phase intervention model comprehensive multi-phase interventionWe provide a structured 12-24 month process that includes evaluation, intervention (such as drug rehabilitation or wilderness therapy), and education at therapeutic boarding schools because we believe short-term solutions are insufficient for lasting change in teens with behavioral and addiction challenges.
- Equitable Financial Access to Evidence-Based Care equitable_access_to_careThe organization prioritizes equitable access to high-quality, evidence-based prevention and treatment programs by developing financial resources specifically for low-income families, ensuring that economic status does not prevent access to necessary therapeutic care for teens in crisis.
- Equitable access to evidence-based therapeutic care evidence_based_prevention_and_treatmentWe expand access to high-quality, evidence-based prevention and treatment models for all families, especially those with limited financial means, by developing financial resources and reducing economic barriers to care.
- Evidence-based and equitable care commitment evidence_based_prevention_and_treatmentPrioritizes support for prevention and treatment models that are evidence-based and accessible to all families, emphasizing equitable access to high-quality therapeutic care regardless of financial status.
- Professional network referral and collaboration model professional_network_referral_modelWe partner with therapeutic programs, educational consultants, and other professionals to connect families with appropriate treatment services, leveraging expert networks to improve placement accuracy and outcomes.
- Referral and professional network collaboration model professional_network_referral_modelLeverages partnerships with educational consultants, therapeutic programs, and professionals to identify families in need and connect them to appropriate treatment and support services, ensuring credible and targeted assistance through trusted intermediaries.
- Referral-Based Access with Professional Network Integration professional_network_referral_modelAccess to services is facilitated through referrals from qualified Educational Consultants and other professionals, ensuring appropriate triage and connection to care. The organization actively collaborates with a network of therapeutic programs, consultants, and schools to guide families to effective treatment options.
- Referral-based assistance system referral-based assistanceWe only accept applications for support through referrals from qualified Educational Consultants because this ensures appropriate triaging, clinical credibility, and alignment with high-quality therapeutic programs.
- Referral-based assistance with professional network integration referral-based_assistanceWe require applications for assistance to come through qualified Educational Consultants and collaborate with therapeutic programs and professionals to ensure families are connected to appropriate, vetted treatment services, improving placement accuracy and outcomes.
- Scholarship access and financial support model scholarship_networkWe expand access to high-quality therapeutic education by securing and administering scholarships—particularly through Bratter Scholarships—for teens in crisis, especially those from low-income families, to attend college-preparatory therapeutic boarding schools.
- Scholarship and financial access model scholarship_networkExpands access to high-quality therapeutic education for low-income families by securing and administering scholarships, particularly for teens attending college-preparatory therapeutic boarding schools, removing financial barriers to evidence-based care.
- Scholarship network for therapeutic education access scholarship_networkWe partner with therapeutic schools and programs to secure scholarships and administer financial aid—such as the Bratter Scholarship—to enable low-income families to access high-quality, college-preparatory therapeutic boarding schools for their teens.
- Scholarship-Facilitated Access to Therapeutic Education scholarship_networkTo overcome financial barriers, the organization secures and administers scholarships for teens to attend therapeutic boarding schools with strong academic and clinical records, enabling access to high-quality, college-preparatory treatment environments for families regardless of income.
- Support for evidence-based prevention and treatment evidence_based_prevention_and_treatmentWe prioritize funding and access to prevention programs and clinical treatments that are evidence-based, ensuring families receive interventions proven to improve outcomes for teens struggling with behavioral and emotional health issues.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Annual Charity Golf Scramble
Fundraising event organized to support scholarship programs for families of struggling teens
Sip Before Summer
Wine tasting fundraising event featuring appetizers and themed basket raffles to support teen scholarship programs
Thomas Bratter Scholarship Fund
Provides financial assistance to families for therapeutic boarding schools and residential treatment programs
relationships · 47
who they work with
- Abrons Arts Center Partner — Hosted the "Wilderness" opening night performance and fundraiser.
- All Kinds of Therapy Partner — Partner organization, as indicated by logo and link.
- Alldredge Family Foundation Partner — Co-founded by board member and supported by another board member with shared mission of helping families with struggling teens
- Auldern Academy Partner — Joined SavingTeens to provide support to a struggling family.
- BestNotes Partner — Partner organization, as indicated by logo and link.
- Betsy Donnelly Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
- Cammie Bertram Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
- Eileen Antalek Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
- Gail Curran Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
- Gateway Academy Partner — Partnered to award a scholarship.
- Greenbriar Academy Partner — Annual Event Chair supporting fundraising efforts.
- IECA Partner — Refers families to IECA for information and a list of educational consultants.
- Jason York Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
- Jennifer Hendricks Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
- John Dewey Academy Partner — A charitable organization formed by friends, family, and alumni of the John Dewey Academy initially financed the Thomas E. Bratter Scholarship Fund.
- John Huie Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
- Judi Bessette Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
- Kim Davis Partner — Educational consultant who joined SavingTeens and Auldern Academy to provide support to a struggling family.
- Kris Karge Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
- Kristie Campbell Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
- Kristin Kajer-Cline Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
- Leslie Goldberg Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
- Lexy Spett Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
- Linda Cain Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
- Lon Woodbury Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
- Louise Slater Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
- Margie Shaffel Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
- Marilyn Engleman Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
- May Peach Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
- Myrna Harris Partner — Educational consultant serving as a SavingTeens Ambassador
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