About Us

Vision Statement

Our vision is to cultivate a collaborative community where every young mind has access to essential mental health and wellness resources. We envision a future where all our youth are equipped and empowered to prioritize their mental health and well-being. We strive to empower guardians to become champions of mental wellness by providing them with the necessary tools and resources to foster open communication and understanding within the family unit. Through this joint effort, we aspire to prevent teen suicide and create a brighter, more supportive future for our youth.

Founder’s Story

In September 2021, my eldest daughter attempted suicide. That same year, I battled COVID for three months and faced the end of my 14-year marriage due to alcohol addiction. The isolation of the pandemic, relentless bullying, life with an alcoholic parent, and the breakdown of our family overwhelmed her. It shattered her spirit—and mine.

But I refused to be a victim of our circumstances. I chose to turn our pain into purpose, our struggles into a blessing for others. So I started building a community around us—one connection at a time. With the love of my children, support of family, compassionate providers, and incredibly dedicated mental health professionals, we made it through.

The journey to healing is long, and there are still hard days. But my daughter is still here and finding her way. And I’m forever grateful.

Along the way, we met so many others—teens without advocates, parents frozen by fear or shame, unsure of where to begin. I kept thinking: Why isn’t there one place to turn when your child is in crisis?

It took trial and error, countless phone calls, and time to find the right support for her unique needs. That experience lit a fire in me—and that’s why I created Teen Lifeline Collective.

Because no parent should have to face this alone. Because every teen deserves a lifeline.
And because without the lifelines in my life, I wouldn’t be where I am today.