irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $187KLife Skills Teen Lifeline is not only is a safe place for teens to call in for help and hope, but is also a safe place for our volunteers who take those calls. For many of our teen volunteers, Teen Lifeline becomes a home away from home. They describe the experience as becoming part of a new, expanded family. While a minimum of 15 hours of service a month is required, many of the teens far exceed that commitment. Even more impressive is the fact that the average Peer Counselor gives more than 3 years of service to our crisis hotline. In 2022, Teen Lifelines 84 new volunteers received 72 hours of our 3 phase Life Skills Development training designed to help develop valuable and necessary skills to use both on and off the hotline. Teen Volunteers gave more than 20,000 hour of service.
- #2 $293KCommunity Education and Prevention Services Our prevention efforts focus on decreasing risks, increasing protective factors and creating resiliency in the lives, families, and communities of Arizona youth. Teen Lifeline provides free education through outreach, workshops and trainings to students, school staff, parents, and the general community. Topics include stress/coping, grief/loss, depression/suicide, and conflict resolution. Services are provided by behavioral health professionals as often we are called to also identify those at risk and help connect teens and families with effective mental health services. Training and workshops for parents and educators are also available virtually. In 2022, Teen Lifeline reached 155,939 people across Arizona through the Prevention Education and Outreach Programs.
named programs · 7 · from sources
what they call their work
Community Education
Presentations on suicide prevention and youth-related topics in schools and community agencies.
Crisis Hotline
A hotline staffed by trained teen peer counselors who connect callers to resources and provide crisis intervention.
ID Initiative
An initiative mentioned by the Community Liaison, likely related to identification and support for youth in crisis.
Mitch Warnock Act Compliance
Assistance and consultation for schools and districts regarding compliance with the Mitch Warnock Act, likely related to suicide prevention.
Postvention Services
Services provided after a suicide to support affected individuals and communities.
Suicide Prevention Workshops
Workshops for teens and adults focused on suicide prevention education.
Volunteer Peer Counselor Training
Training program for teen volunteers to become peer counselors for the crisis hotline.
activities · 4 clusters
what they do
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Suicide Prevention & Postvention Services 6 activities
- Mitch Warnock Act TrainingDelivers Mitch Warnock Act trainings to school personnel on recognizing and responding to suicide risk.
- School ID InitiativeImplements the School ID Initiative by placing crisis hotline information on the back of student IDs and laptops in Arizona schools to connect teens to support.
- School ID InitiativeImplements the School ID Initiative by placing the crisis hotline information on the back of student IDs and laptops in Arizona schools to connect teens to support.
- School and Community ConsultationBuilds relationships with school districts and community agencies, consulting on mental health and crisis policies, and providing guidance to school personnel on managing students with suicidal intent.
- Suicide Prevention and Mental Health EducationProvides outreach, education, and presentations on suicide prevention and youth mental health to students (grades 6-12), school personnel, parents, employers, and community organizations across Arizona. This includes free classroom workshops and training for school staff to comply with mandated requirements.
- Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Training for Schools and CommunitiesProvides outreach, education, and presentations on suicide prevention and youth mental health to students (grades 6-12), school personnel, parents, employers, and community organizations across Arizona. This includes Mitch Warnock Act trainings for school personnel.
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Youth Safe Space & Mental Health Support 4 activities
- Caring Contacts ProgramPilots and operates the Caring Contacts program, which uses teen peer counselors to send supportive messages and care packages to teens recently discharged from mental health care facilities.
- Caring Contacts ProgramPilots and operates the Caring Contacts program, which uses teen peer counselors to send supportive messages and care packages to teens recently discharged from mental health care facilities.
- Parent Hotline for Mental Health ReferralsProvides a dedicated hotline for parents to call to receive referrals for mental health services tailored to their teen's needs.
- Parent Referral HotlineProvides a hotline for parents to call to receive referrals for mental health services tailored to their teen's needs.
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24/7 Crisis Hotline Operations 2 activities
- Peer Counseling HotlineOperates a crisis hotline providing access to trained teen peer counselors via phone and text for teens in crisis. The hotline has answered over 315,000 calls and texts since 1986, including over 46,000 in 2025, with 87% of callers reporting their problems are manageable and 93% feeling better and more hopeful after speaking with a counselor.
- Peer Counseling HotlineOperates a crisis hotline providing access to trained teen peer counselors via phone and text for teens in crisis. The hotline has answered over 315,000 calls and texts since 1986, including over 46,000 in 2025 and 34,800 in 2020.
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Mentor Training and Support Programs 2 activities
- Peer Counselor TrainingProvides annual 72+ hour life skills training for teen volunteers to become certified peer counselors for the hotline and other programs.
- Peer Counselor TrainingProvides annual 72+ hour life skills training for teen volunteers to become certified peer counselors for the hotline and other programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
the money
revenue
Total revenue$1.24M
Contributions & grants$1.38M111%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2590%
Other revenue$-140K
expenses
Total expenses$1.18M
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$895K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.64M
Cash$2.33M
Investments$0
Liabilities$82K
Net assets$2.55M
Liquid reserves23.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -34.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Moorhead | Executive Director | 40 | $164K |
board members · 17
- AJ Stockwell — Treasurer
- Amy Vogelson — Emeritus Director
- Christine Stangl — Director Jan-Mar Vice President Mar-Dec
- Drew Davis — Director
- Gil Rodriguez — President
- James Lloyd — Director
- James Maguire — Vice President Jan-Mar Director Mar-Dec
- Jeff Fields — Immediate Past Pres Jan-Mar
- John Amidon — Emeritus Director
- Kellie Manders — Director Jan-Sept
- Lori Turner — Director
- Lyn Ashley Gildar — Director
- Marcia Zielinski — Emeritus Director
- Marcos Lopez — Director
- Meghan Vicchio — Secretary
- Nick Arambula — Director
- Randy Elk — Director Sept-Dec
relationships · 5
who they work with
- AZ MVD Government — Partner agency through which Teen Lifeline offers its specialty license plate program.
- Arizona State University Partner — Staff members have educational ties and partnerships related to social work, public administration, and psychology programs.
- Solari Partner — Partners with Solari to answer the crisis hotline outside of teen volunteer hours (before 3 p.m. and after 9 p.m.).
- Solari Partner — Partners with Teen Lifeline to provide after-hours support for the crisis hotline.
- school counseling department Partner — Collaborates with school counseling departments to connect at-risk students with mental health support