We're building a world where young people don't have to suffer in silence.

OUR MISSION

Speak now works to empower young people worldwide to understand, advocate for, and lead solutions in mental health, ensuring every child has access to support, education, and a voice in the decisions that affect their well-being.

About Us

PROGRESS YOU CAN FEEL

We measure impact in reach, engagement, and real change in the fundamental support frameworks that affect young people.

1.5 million+

K-12 students reached through Illinois mental health education legislation

Represented at 5 Conferences

Mental Health America, World Health Summit, American Public Health Association, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, National Alliance on Mental Illness

1 of 26

global organizations selected to be on the World Health Organization (WHO) Civil Society Commission Youth Working Group, which improves engagement between the WHO and CSOs to help lead initiatives and involve mental health perspectives in public health infrastructures.

OUR PARTNERS

The problem

The internet is loud. Real help should be clear.

People don't always know what they're experiencing.

We're building a culture where tough moments get met with real support not silence, stigma, or guesswork.

Our Statement

Youth deserve to know.

40%

Of students deal with persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2023).

Speak Now

Closes this gap by providing youth mental health resources to help young people navigate the struggles no one else knows about.

WHAT THIS LOOKS LIKE IN REAL LIFE

Speak Now offers youth-led mental health workshops, webinars, practical toolkits, and access to support pathways that help young people feel empowered to support their community's mental health.

Soundtracks for the Soul

Connect with the Speak Now community through a shared playlist of songs handpicked by youth for youth.

Support Our Mission

At Speak Now, we are dedicated to building a safe, authentic, and youth-led community where young people don't have to navigate life's challenges in silence. Your contributions directly fund our peer support tools, youth-written resources, chapters network, and safe digital safe spaces.