Back-to-School Is About More Than Academics
Students need more than backpacks and school supplies to have a healthy, successful school year. They also need the knowledge, confidence, healthy habits, and support to care for their physical and mental well-being.
We're Here to Help
Through our Teens Make Health Happen program, we partner with schools and communities to help young people build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take charge of their health and well-being. Guided by trained, college-aged, near-peer mentors, students learn about physical, mental, and community health; build leadership skills; and put what they learn into action.
Mind
We help students build skills to support their mental and emotional well-being.
Body
We help students develop healthy habits that support their physical well-being.
Community
We empower students to strengthen their schools and communities through leadership, connection, and service.
What Our Students & Mentors Say
“My mentor provided enriching activities that interested me and drew me to engage. She made the moment a safe and enjoyable space that had me coming back every Monday to participate.”
— 9th grader,
Los Angeles, CA
See Us in Action
See how students and mentors are putting their health and leadership skills into action through Teens Make Health Happen.
88%
of students reported feeling more motivated to take care of their physical health.
Our Impact
87%
of students reported feeling more motivated to take care of their mental health.
Your Support Makes Our Work Possible
Every student deserves the opportunity to build healthy habits, confidence, and the skills they need to thrive. Your support helps make HealthCorps programming possible for more young people.
$25
Can support healthy snacks for our Welcome Back events.
$50
Can support giveaways and supplies to kick off our students
school year.
$100
Can support mentor being in the classroom for the first month*
*make it recurring to cover the whole semester
$250
Can support first month of school programming including the lessons, supplies and materials to educate students on physical and mental fitness.
