The Jed Foundation

“I remember scrolling through [JED’s] website almost five years ago while on the phone with a crisis helpline and feeling a sense of empowerment and hope that I, too, could one day work to ensure no teenager has to feel the pain my friends and I experienced as lost and confused middle schoolers. Thank you for making that dream come true.”

“Westover is stronger when we partner with leading organizations like the JED Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting student mental health and preventing suicide through expert guidance, evidence-based practices, and data-driven strategies.”

“Our work with JED Campus has resulted in profound changes on our campus and in our approach to student well-being. Our campus is a safer and more supportive environment thanks to our partnership with JED.”

“Our chapter chose to fundraise for JED because we believe in supporting mental health and ensuring that no one feels alone in their struggles. It's about showing up for each other and creating a community of care, and that is what we strive for as not only a chapter but as a family of sisterhood!”

“The connections and memories that are made during your time as a fellow are invaluable. Being a fellow definitely encourages you to want to learn more and be more involved in the conversations around mental health.”

“We looked at each other and [said] I might need some help. We started looking for Black therapists so I have someone that I could relate to on lots and lots of bases. I love therapy. I’m in therapy religiously. It’s helped me be OK with myself and love myself.”

“Addressing student mental health is no small undertaking and the structure that JED provides keeps us on track. We found the self-assessment truly enlightening and look forward to engaging our school JED committee and other staff to make changes that will support all members of our student body.”

“JED has provided our staff, students, and school community the resources and confidence to effectively assist our children in many ways. We learned research-based tips to work effectively with our students, but also engaged in deep discussions focused on academics, health and wellness, and other topics that impact educators each day.”

“From the start, the JED Campus program has been highly encouraging for us. Throughout the process we have had periodic calls with our Campus Advisor to evaluate our progress, gain insights on how we can be more intentional, and get valuable benchmarking to see how our efforts hold up compared to our peers.”

“The JED Campus Program is about more than responding to mental health crises. It is also about proactively considering the many factors that impact college students’ wellness, and then working across the college to mitigate challenges and amplify strategies that work.”