Happy Crew’s Mission

At The Happy Crew, our mission is to destigmatize mental health issues by creating a supportive, inclusive community where everyone knows they matter and belong. Through our efforts, we aim to teach everyone how to navigate life in a mentally healthy way, ensuring that each person feels valued and understood.

Why Happy Crew Exists

Colorado faces a mental health crisis among its youth, ranking 46th in the prevalence of depressive episodes and 41st in access to treatment. In 2014-2015, Douglas County Colorado, our county, experienced a tragic spike in teen suicides, with eight teenagers lost in one school year. Adolescence is a crucial time for mental health, setting the stage for future well-being. Alarming statistics show that 26% of teens feel persistently hopeless, 11% seriously consider suicide, and 7.2% have attempted it. Stress, trauma, bullying, and academic pressures are major contributors to this crisis.

Let’s Make A Difference Together

Your donation can transform lives. By contributing to The Happy Crew, you are directly supporting a community where teens can find the help and acceptance they need. Every dollar helps us expand our reach, develop new programs, and create safe spaces like the Kākou Coffee House.

Looking Ahead

In 2023, The Happy Crew served 171 students. Space limitations at our current location have hindered our ability to expand. With the upcoming Kākou Coffee House, we aim to reach 500 students by the end of Year 2 and 1,000 by the end of Year 3, through holding Happy Crew meetings three nights a week and welcoming high school students from all area schools. significantly increasing our impact.

Testimonials

"Happy Crew allows me to get involved in my community, it has changed the way I interact with people significantly. Happy Crew has not only helped me discover myself: it has helped me understand people better." -Julia

"Being involved with Happy Crew, I have learned so much about mental health and the ways it affects everyone in their daily lives. Since Joining, I've never felts like I was alone because everybody is so welcoming and kind, it truly is a place where everyone belongs. Being able to work with these amazing people and do what we do to help the community is an opportunity I'm so glad to have taken, and I hope others will continue to do so in the future." -JD

"Being part of Happy Crew has allowed me to feel more comfortable discussing and getting through various mental health struggles. It has giving me a positive support group that I love to be around, and has taught me various skills to combat my own, and others mental health issues. More than anything, it is giving me the opportunity to give back to our community. We pride ourselves on making sure that everyone feels that they matter and they belong, and that responsibility has allowed me to impact, others lives in a positive manner. I couldn't be more grateful and happy to be a part of Happy Crew." -Jash

"Happy Crew has been such a positive light in my life and has helped me open up. I struggled with social anxiety for years and happy Crew has helped me learn not to be afraid. I have learned so many coping, skills and techniques to help Myself and others. I couldn't be more grateful for this community." -Sophie

Have Questions? Contact us @ Amy@TheHappyCrew.org

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