our programs

Empowering you to take action

Through award-winning programs and services, we’re inspiring and empowering a new generation to change the conversation about mental health. Our programs and resources are listed below in four categories. Or, see this alphabetical listing.

If you’re a student, consider joining one of more than 450 Active Minds campus chapters. If you’re part of an organization, contact us for custom outreach packages for multi-day, mental health programming.

Signature Programs

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Active Minds Chapters

Join or start a student-led chapter at your campus

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Send Silence Packing^Ⓡ

Bring this powerful exhibit to your campus or community

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Speakers Bureau

Find the perfect mental health speaker for your next event

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Awareness and Education Programs

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Active Minds National Conference

Attend the nation's largest conference focused on students and mental health

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Mental Health Unity Pledge

Pledge to create safe spaces in your community

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National Day Without Stigma

National Day Without Stigma Kit

Plan awareness activities to erase mental health stigma

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PostSecretU

Spark conversations, art, and action by hosting a PostSecret event

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Send Silence Packing^Ⓡ

Bring this powerful exhibit to your campus or community

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Stacy Pershall

Speakers Bureau

Find the perfect mental health speaker for your next event

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Stress Less Week^Ⓡ Kit

Check out these ideas for hosting your own Stress Less Week

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Suicide Prevention Month

Join Active Minds in September to raise awareness and action for suicide prevention

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Policy and Systems Change Programs

Transform Your Campus

Transform Your Campus^Ⓡ: Advocacy Guide

What you need to create structural and policy change on campus to support mental health

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ID Cards

ID Cards Campaign

Ensure every student has mental health crisis numbers on hand when they need it most

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Leave of Absence

Leave of Absence Campaign

Improve leave of absence policies so students with mental health issues can take the time they need

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Means Reduction

Means Reduction Campaign

Reduce the rate of deaths by suicide by limiting access to fatal methods

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Orientation/FYE

Orientation/FYE Campaign

Add mental health education to orientations and first year experience courses

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Student Fees

Student Fees Campaign

Advocate for dedicated student fees that support more mental health services on campus

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Programs Impacting Campus/Community Culture

Active Minds + California Project

A multi-year, state-wide project supporting California's mental health initiatives

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Active Minds Chapters

Join or start a student-led chapter at your campus

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Active Minds Healthy Campus Award

This prestigious award recognizes colleges that are leading the way in prioritizing student health

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After a Campus Suicide

A postvention guide with recommendations on how student groups can respond

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Emerging Scholars Fellowship

A six-month fellowship supporting behavioral health research by college-aged scholars

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