Mental health support every young person can reach

BYOU Impact Foundation makes youth mental health accessible: safe communities, school clubs, trained youth ambassadors and a short route to professional care. We work with schools, experts and volunteers and companies that back young people.

Want to start a club yourself? Read our step by step guide: How to start a mental health club at school, with six practical steps, real examples from existing clubs, tips, pitfalls and answers to frequently asked questions.

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Why youth mental health matters

Young people wait too long for support. Waiting lists, cost and stigma keep them from getting help in the United States, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and far beyond. BYOU Impact closes that gap early, before a problem becomes a crisis.

We build peer communities at school, train youth ambassadors with proper safeguarding, and make sure a young person who needs professional care finds it fast.

Our programs

BYOU Clubs at schools

Youth led mental health clubs in schools and on campuses. Peer support, workshops on stress and pressure, and a safe space where anyone can walk in without a diagnosis.

Start a club at your school

Youth ambassador training

Training, safeguarding and ongoing coaching for the young people who lead a club, so support stays safe and grounded.

See what young people get

School partnerships

Schools run a short pilot with clear goals, training and safeguarding, then measure what changes for their students.

Partner as a school

Corporate partnerships

Companies fund pilots, clubs and training through Founding Supporter, School Partner and Strategic Youth Impact Partner tracks, including employee giving and matching gifts.

Explore corporate partnerships

Get involved

Transparency and governance

BYOU Impact Foundation is a new nonprofit, founded in the United States and now building in the Netherlands. Our 501(c)(3) application is in progress and we are actively seeking board members. Around 80 cents of every dollar goes straight to programs and clubs.

Read our transparency and governance page

Need help right now?

BYOU Impact does not provide emergency care. If you are in crisis, call your local emergency number. In the United States call or text 988. In the Netherlands call 113 Suicide Prevention on 0800 0113.

See crisis resources