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Mental Health Awareness Month
Portland youth are experiencing a mental health crisis
Right here at home, Oregon ranks 49th in the nation for youth mental health, with the highest prevalence of mental illness and lower rates of access to care.*
Currently, mental illness costs the nation an estimated $282 billion annually.**
Great Life Mentoring is delivering a solution
GLM is the only mentoring organization in the United States exclusively serving youth with mental health needs from low-resource households.
Formal research confirms that GLM’s model is highly effective, resulting in “significantly improved mental health conditions” for the youth.
Here’s how you can help
Donate to continue services for youth in Portland, Oregon
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Great Life Mentoring is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 87-2058987. Your donation is fully tax-deductible.
To learn more visit: https://givebutter.com/investinhope2025
Meet our Youth and Mentors
Alan and Lucas — Mentoring Since 2017
“Before I was having a pretty rough time in my life. Then I met Alan. And ever since I met Alan, I’ve been having a much greater life.” —Lucas
Cindy and Jessica — Mentoring Since 2007
“What I was told everyday was that I wasn’t going to make it… With her coming in once a week, she gave me a life.” —Jessica
Maranda and Erika — Mentoring Since 2017
“After I met Maranda I started wanting to go outside again and I wanted to talk to people. Great Life Mentoring is like, where you can find someone you can trust.” —Erika
Natty and Alexis — Mentoring Since 2017
“She listens with empathy. I think that Great life mentoring kind of gives you like a lifeline.” —Alexis
Our Organization, With Your Support, Improves Lives
Since 2000, Great Life Mentoring has become an Evidence-Based Practice, and worked in partnership with mental health care organizations to provide nearly 100,000 hours of consistency, supportive interactions, and hope to over 1,000 young people. In January 2024, the organization received a generous one-time grant from the Chris and Dee Dee Gibson Foundation to establish a site in Portland, OR. Sustaining partners are now needed to provide on-going services to youth in Portland, OR.
