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Youth Serving Professionals

Teachers, school counselors, mentors, afterschool staff, nonprofit leaders, and faith-based professionals are often the first adults to recognize when a young person is struggling. 

If you know a youth at risk for suicide and experiencing barriers to care, please submit a referral below.

A young child swings on a gloomy day. Submitted by Avi L.

Photo By Avi L.

How Second Wind Fund Works

Youth serving professionals act as the primary entry point into SWF’s system, initiating referrals and often continuing to support youth throughout the treatment process. We couldn't do this important work without you! Questions? Email us at program@thesecondwindfund.org.

Submit a referral

A parent, guardian, or any other youth-serving professional may submit an online referral for a youth facing barriers to accessing care.

Get Approved

Once SWF receives a referral, we promptly connect the referral source with a list of local, specialized therapists for the youth to choose from.

Receive Support

We provide navigation assistance, guiding you through the process of connecting with a provider through insurance, or, when qualified, 12 sessions of cost-free therapy.

Resource Library 

Telehealth provider who will not turn anyone away for inability to pay.

Low cost mental health care for children and adults.

App based peer support for teens facing family issues, bullying, LGBTQ+ identity and more.

Resources for teens, created by teens.

An affirming international community for LGBTQ young people ages 13-24. 

A stop sign shares a powerful message for young people. Submitted by Izzy Del Moral

Photo By Izzy Del Moral

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