tackling the youth mental health crisis

Evidence-Based Programs that Teach Our Kids How to Thrive

Live Like Sam is a full-time mental health prevention and education nonprofit serving Summit and Wasatch counties.

We're finding solutions to the youth mental health crisis through innovative and engaging wellness programming.

Live Like Sam is dedicated to providing our local youth with peer and evidence-based programming focused on prevention, positive mental wellness, and meaningful life skills. Every year, these enlightening programs spark curiosity to help thousands of kids find their light and build the confidence to thrive in their communities.

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We are facing a youth mental health crisis.

More than 400,000 youth in Utah have mental health needs and many of these students reside in Park City and the Wasatch Back.

We are changing the mental health landscape by offering free, evidence-based preventative and mental wellness programming to every student in Summit and Wasatch counties.

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Youth mental health impacts everyone, not just our kids. Together, we can build a stronger future for both our youth and our communities.

In Summit County

0%

of students experience significant depressive symptoms

0%

of students have moderate to high mental health treatment needs

Our Impact

In 2024, Live Like Sam will provide

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worth of free mental wellness and preventative programming to equip thousands of K - 12 students with the tools and life skills to thrive.

Live Like Sam’s positive youth programming impacts more than 4,000 students per year in Summit County and our goal is to reach all 14,000+ students across the Wasatch Back.

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Join us and support positive programming that promotes youth self-esteem, self-love, and self-compassion.

Your donation goes directly to programs that teach our kids how to find self-fulfillment and well-being.

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Upcoming Programs & Events

Enroll your child in one of Live Like Sam's mental wellness programs or join us at an upcoming event.

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Volunteer to create reels for LLS Social Media!

Jul 29, 2025

Are you a creative teen who loves making videos? We’re looking for…

Volunteer at A Day of Thanksgiving with Live Like Sam

Nov 22, 2025

This is a community gathering with food, activities, prize drawings, and…

“Screenagers” Screening

Dec 11, 2025

Join Live Like Sam for a screening of “Screenagers” followed by a…

Shining a Light: Sam's Story

We envision a world where all young people have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

The Live Like Sam Foundation honors the life and legacy of Sam Jackenthal by inspiring youth from all backgrounds to embrace self-awareness, courage, kindness, leadership, and joy. We are committed to creating a community where youth advocate for their own well-being and are prepared with the tools and life skills to thrive.