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Our Work and Programs
Our Work and How We Help
Our Programs
At the One Life Project, our programs are built to meet young people where they are and evolve alongside them. From early childhood through young adulthood, we deliver age-appropriate education, advocacy initiatives, and prevention-focused support that help youth develop emotional awareness, resilience, and a sense of belonging. Our programming is designed to be accessible, engaging, and relevant to the real challenges young people face in their schools, communities, and daily lives.
All programs are grounded in ethical boundaries, evidence-informed practices, and a strong commitment to youth voice. We focus on prevention, education, and connection, ensuring young people are supported without crossing into clinical or crisis-based care.
Our Mission in Three Pillars
Our work is guided by three interconnected pillars that shape every program we offer: Education and Training, Advocacy and Activism, and Support and Prevention. Together, these pillars allow us to equip youth and adults with mental health knowledge, amplify youth voices to reduce stigma and drive change, and provide non-clinical, preventative support that strengthens well-being. This integrated approach ensures our programs are both impactful and sustainable, helping young people not only navigate challenges, but thrive.
Education and Training
Building Knowledge, Confidence, and Emotional Literacy
Education and Training is the foundation of our programming. Through age-appropriate, trauma-informed education, we equip young people and the adults who support them with the tools to understand mental health, reduce stigma, and respond with care. Our educational programs are delivered in schools, colleges, and community settings, and are available in person, virtually, or in hybrid formats.
PreSchool - 5th Grade Programs
Foundations of Feelings
Ages: Pre-K to Grade 2
This early childhood program introduces young learners to emotions through simple language, visual tools, and interactive activities. Students learn to identify feelings, express emotions safely, and practice kindness, laying the groundwork for lifelong emotional awareness.
Why it matters: Early emotional literacy helps children develop healthy coping skills before challenges escalate, supporting long-term well-being and classroom readiness.
Growing Strong Minds
Ages: Grades 3 to 5
Designed for elementary-aged students, this program focuses on emotional regulation, stress awareness, confidence-building, and help-seeking behaviors. Activities encourage reflection, communication, and resilience in a developmentally appropriate way.
Why it matters: Elementary years are a critical time for skill-building. Teaching coping strategies early helps children navigate stress, transitions, and peer relationships more effectively.
Middle School Programs
Navigating the Middle Years
Ages: Grades 6 to 8
This program supports middle school students as they navigate identity development, peer pressure, academic stress, and social media influence. Sessions include guided discussions, scenario-based activities, and skill-building exercises.
Why it matters: Middle school is often when emotional challenges intensify. Providing tools and language during this stage helps students feel less alone and more equipped to seek support.
Building Confidence & Connection
Ages: Grades 6 to 8
This program helps middle school students strengthen self-esteem, manage social dynamics, and build healthy peer relationships. Sessions focus on confidence-building activities, communication skills, and understanding emotions in everyday situations.
Why it matters: Middle school is a critical time for self-image and belonging. Supporting confidence and connection during these years can reduce isolation and promote healthier emotional development.
High School Programs
Resilient Futures
Ages: Grades 9 to 12
A comprehensive high school program addressing stress, burnout, emotional well-being, and suicide awareness in a carefully framed, safety-focused way. Students also learn how to support peers and recognize when to seek adult or professional help.
Why it matters: Adolescence is a high-risk period for mental health challenges. Education at this stage can reduce stigma, increase awareness, and promote early intervention.
Transition Ready
Ages: Grades 11 to 12
This program prepares students for life after high school by addressing uncertainty, identity, independence, and emotional readiness for adulthood. Sessions focus on reflection, planning, and emotional resilience during major transitions.
Why it matters: Transitions can increase stress and vulnerability. Supporting students before they leave familiar environments helps reduce risk and build confidence.
College and Young Adult Programs
College Mental Health and Life Balance Series
Ages: 18 to 24
A modular workshop series for college students focused on burnout, belonging, stress management, and balancing academic and personal life. Sessions can be customized to meet campus-specific needs.
Why it matters: College students face unique pressures that can impact mental health. Education helps normalize help-seeking and promotes sustainable coping strategies.
Campus-to-Community Mental Health Education and Prevention
Ages: 16 to 24
A flexible program bridging high school, college, and community settings. This initiative delivers prevention-focused education that adapts to different environments while maintaining consistent messaging and safety standards.
Why it matters: Mental health challenges do not stop at graduation. This program ensures continuity of education and support across key life stages.
Advocacy and Activism
Amplifying Youth Voice and Driving Change
Advocacy and Activism at The One Life Project is youth-centered, non-partisan, and education-driven. We create safe, ethical opportunities for young people to share their voices, challenge stigma, and shape conversations around mental health.
Programs Include:
Youth Voice and Storytelling Initiatives
Through written, audio, and creative expression, youth share experiences related to mental health, resilience, and hope. Participation is consent-based, with anonymized options available. Storytelling reduces stigma, builds empathy, and reminds young people they are not alone.
Mental Health Awareness and Stigma Reduction Campaigns
We lead educational awareness campaigns throughout the year, including themed initiatives aligned with national observances. Campaigns engage schools, communities, and online audiences. Awareness campaigns help normalize conversations about mental health and encourage help-seeking behaviors.
Student and Youth Advocacy Leadership
This program empowers high school and college students to lead mental health advocacy within their schools and communities through guided leadership development and supervised initiatives. Youth-led advocacy ensures solutions are informed by lived experience and fosters leadership from within the community.
Support and Prevention
Creating Connection Before Crisis
Support and Prevention focuses on non-clinical, preventative, and connection-based support. While The One Life Project does not provide therapy or crisis intervention, we play a critical role in early education, peer connection, and resource navigation.
Programs Include:
Preventative Mental Health Skill-Building
Integrated across all programs, this initiative teaches coping strategies, emotional regulation, stress management, and help-seeking behaviors. Prevention reduces risk and supports long-term well-being by building skills before crises occur.
Peer Connection and Support Spaces
Facilitated, non-clinical discussion spaces for youth and young adults, guided by trained facilitators and clear safety protocols. Connection reduces isolation and helps young people feel seen, supported, and understood.
Mental Health Resource Navigation
We provide guidance and curated resource lists to help youth, families, and educators access appropriate support services when needed. Knowing where to turn can make the difference between struggling alone and receiving timely help.
Crisis Awareness and Early Intervention Education
Education focused on recognizing warning signs and understanding appropriate steps to take when someone may be at risk, including referral pathways and emergency resources. Prepared communities are better equipped to respond safely and effectively when concerns arise.
Volunteer Opportunities and Student Involvement
Volunteer Opportunities
At the One Life Project, volunteers are the foundation of everything we do. Our organization is entirely volunteer-powered, bringing together individuals who are passionate about supporting youth mental health through education, advocacy, and prevention-focused work.
Volunteers support our mission in meaningful, hands-on ways, including assisting with community programs, outreach efforts, awareness campaigns, educational initiatives, and behind-the-scenes organizational support. Opportunities are designed to be flexible and accessible, allowing volunteers to contribute based on their interests, skills, and availability.
Whether you are a student, a working professional, or someone with lived experience and a desire to give back, volunteering with OLP means becoming part of a values-driven team committed to creating safer, more supportive environments for young people. Volunteers gain real-world experience while helping to reduce stigma, expand mental health education, and strengthen community connection.
Student Involvement and Leadership Opportunities
Student leadership is at the heart of t he One Life Project. As a student-founded organization, we believe young people should not only be part of the conversation around mental health, but actively leading it.
Students can take on leadership roles that shape programming, outreach, and advocacy efforts within their schools and communities. Opportunities include serving in campus-based leadership roles, supporting education and awareness initiatives, helping plan events, and contributing to youth-driven advocacy and prevention efforts.
Through guided leadership experiences, mentorship, and skill-building opportunities, students develop confidence in communication, collaboration, and community leadership. At the same time, they play a direct role in advancing mental health awareness and support for their peers.
By getting involved, students become changemakers helping to create a culture where mental health is understood, prioritized, and openly discussed, both on campus and beyond.