The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory of 2021 informs us “Mental health challenges in children, adolescents, and young adults are real, and they are widespread. But most importantly, they are treatable, and often preventable."

CONNECTION. RESILIENCE. WELL-BEING.

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5,345

K-12 STUDENTS

380

K-12 TEACHERS & COACHES

325

ADULTS TRAINED IN MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID

IMPACT BY THE NUMBERS

STRATEGIC

PARTNERSHIPS

900

HEALTHY MEALS SERVED TO ESSENTIAL YOUTH SERVICES PROFESSIONALS & CHILDREN

100%

DONATIONS REINVESTED IN COMMUNITY

ABOUT PRESTON BROWN FOUNDATION

Founded in 2017, Preston Brown Foundation empowers youth to build brighter futures, through an Integrated Youth Development Model, by expanding access to experiences that strengthen resilience, confidence, and meaningful connections through school-based mentoring, sports, arts, mental health education, healthy nutrition, and wellness activities.

A coordinated continuum that strengthens protective factors, supports healthier youth, strengthens schools, and helps build a community where every young person knows they matter.

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MISSION

Our mission is to advance health equity by expanding access to culturally responsive, relationship-centered supportive experiences that foster optimal mental health and long-term wellbeing among youth, centering those from historically under-resourced communities.

Feeling overwhelmed or need immediate crisis support?

There are a variety mental health resources available. Help is just a text or call away.

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We value diversity and engage our communities with enthusiasm, compassion, and respect. Our initiatives empower youth to navigate life’s challenges through self-care and self-compassion, strengthen community connections, and normalize conversations about mental health.

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