Send Silence Packing kicked off today at University of Maryland, College Park! This traveling, interactive exhibit features real stories to help end the silence and promote action for mental health. We’re all in this together. Let’s connect with resources to support ourselves, friends, and others. Ready to be part of the movement? Visit http://activeminds.org/ssp to learn how to bring this profoundly impactful exhibit to your campus or community!
Active Minds, Inc.
Mental Health Care
Washington, District of Columbia 17,078 followers
Let's change the conversation about mental health.
About us
Active Minds is a national 501(c)3 organization that empowers students to speak openly about mental health in order to educate others and encourage help-seeking. We are changing the culture on campuses and in the community by providing information, leadership opportunities and advocacy training to the next generation. By developing and supporting chapters of a student-run mental health awareness, education, and advocacy group on campuses nationwide, the nonprofit organization works to increase students’ awareness of mental health issues, provide information and resources regarding mental health and mental illness, encourage students to seek help as soon as it is needed, and serve as liaison between students and the mental health community. Through campus-wide events and national programs, Active Minds aims to remove the stigma that surrounds mental health issues, and create a comfortable environment for an open conversation about mental health issues on campuses nationwide.
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http://www.activeminds.org
External link for Active Minds, Inc.
- Industry
- Mental Health Care
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2003
- Specialties
- Mental health education, College students, and Suicide prevention
Locations
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Primary
2001 S St NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20009, US
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Employees at Active Minds, Inc.
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Bradley Blanken
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Alison Malmon
Founder & CEO at Active Minds
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David Michael Wisniewski
Senior Vice President Investments at Wells Fargo Advisors
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Sanyika Calloway
Professional Development | Corporate Trainer/Facilitator | Active Secret Security Clearance | DEIA | Mental Health & Workplace Wellness Advocate
Updates
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Did you know biking is great for your mental health? Join us on September 7th for the DC Bike Ride! As a proud community partner of the DC Bike Ride, you can make your miles matter while seeing the District’s most iconic sights. Enjoy a car-free route, scenic landmarks, live music, and an amazing finish festival at the U.S. Capitol. Let’s ride for wellness! 🚴♂️🎉
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We're beyond excited to announce a powerful new partnership with the Indianapolis Colts. Their Kicking The Stigma campaign is making waves, and we are grateful for the opportunity to join forces to change the conversation around mental health. Together, we'll tackle stigma and create a healthier, happier world. Huge thanks to the Colts for their dedication to this important cause!
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A weekend of wellness at the Active Minds, Inc. Conference in the nation’s capital! At this exciting event, I loved connecting with inspiring students across the country and sharing about the importance of changing the conversation around student mental health—something I work actively to magnify through my work with NEST4US and Rare Beauty! Additionally, from meeting the incredible singer Alexander Stewart, inspiring olympian Manteo Mitchell, lovely content creator Lexi Hidalgo, and wonderful Active Minds founder Alison Malmon to reuniting with fellow changemaker friend Adia Fadaei (and making plenty of new ones like Sadie Goldman and Madison Fankhanel), I had a blast learning about how youth leaders nationwide are embracing their authenticity and making waves across the mental health space. Together, we can work to destigmatize mental health and ensure that EVERYONE has equitable access to the resources and support systems they deserve! 💚 #NEST4US #Nonprofit #ActiveMinds #MentalHealthMatters #Love #SelfCare #MentalHealth #BeYou #ActiveMindsCon24 #YouthPower #Kindness #Students #DC #Authenticity #Wellness #Service #Compassion #SelfLove #Empathy #MakeADifference #PositiveImpact #SparkChange www.nest4us.org Esha Venkat (She/Her)
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Youth advocacy in mental health is a force to be reckoned with. Young people deserve a seat at the table, especially when decisions about their future and the direction of mental health are being made. Last week, at the Active Minds, Inc. 2024 Mental Health Conference, 400 young changemakers came together, showcasing the power of youth voice in action—proving that when young people speak out for mental health change, the world should listen. Team Inseparable was proud to witness it firsthand.
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Our Founder and Executive Director, Alison Malmon, recently penned a powerful letter to The Washington Post emphasizing the vital role of peer-based emotional support.
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Active Minds, Inc. reposted this
Youth advocacy in mental health is a force to be reckoned with. Young people deserve a seat at the table, especially when decisions about their future and the direction of mental health are being made. Last week, at the Active Minds, Inc. 2024 Mental Health Conference, 400 young changemakers came together, showcasing the power of youth voice in action—proving that when young people speak out for mental health change, the world should listen. Team Inseparable was proud to witness it firsthand.
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We’re excited to work with KJ Osborn in an effort to grow awareness and conversations about mental health among youth and young adults. Thank you KJ and New England Patriots for your partnership and commitment to mental health. This is only the beginning!
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Active Minds, Inc. reposted this
Join us as we take you behind the scenes of the 2024 Active Minds, Inc. #MentalHealth Conference in Washington, D.C.! From meeting incredible youth advocates to sharing how we co-created our Hopelab survey with young people 📊, it was a weekend full of inspiration + impactful conversations. Shoutout to all of the amazing young leaders, including Adia Fadaei from Born This Way Foundation’s Advisory Board + our new friend Na Eun “Jiggy” Yoon, for her powerful insights. We’re excited to keep the conversation going and continue building a kinder, braver world that supports youth mental health! 🧠💖 🎥: Francesca Giannattasio, Mia Shaw, Claudia-Santi F. Fernandes, EdD, LPC
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White House & MTV Mental Health Advocate I Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student I NAMI Next Gen Council
A huge thank you to Active Minds, Inc. (especially Jason Allen, M.S.) for the opportunity to hold space on the Keynote Panel at Conference—with Lauryn S. Ivery, Na Eun “Jiggy” Yoon, & Trace Terrell! One of my favorite parts of our panel was sharing about our hearts for doing mental health work and connecting with the Active Minds community on shared highs and lows of being in this space. Grateful to have closed out my time with the National Student Advisory Committee (thank you Ivy Henson!) in this way. Always honored to be given platforms as a young adult! May we continue to support and uplift young people in their work.
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