A Mental Wellness Organization

Summit & Wasatch Counties' Premier Youth Well-being & Prevention Non-profit Delivering Positive Programming

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Live Like Sam honors the short life and legacy of Sam Jackenthal by inspiring youth from all backgrounds to develop self-awareness, courage, leadership, kindness, and joy through life-skills training and character development. We are committed to strengthening the development of local youth with our programs and scholarships to foster a dedication to service to others ... like Sam lived.

Sam's Story & Our Mission

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Park City Youth's Mental, Emotional & Social Health Statistics

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68% of Park City High School students experienced moderate to high depressive symptoms.

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In Utah, more than 400,000 youth have mental health needs.

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44% of Park City High School students had moderate to high mental health treatment needs.

Thrive: A Wellness & Lifestyle Program for Youth

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LLS + WeBeWell = THRIVE
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Uplifting Summit County youth and teens by teaching evidence-based skills for well-being.

Youth Well-being & Life Skills Programs

For Grades K-12

While the mental health crisis is prevalent in Summit County, our programs equip young people with the tools and life skills needed to live a more fulfilled life. From engaging activities and lessons to supportive peer groups, Live Like Sam offers a holistic approach to our youth’s mental wellness.

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Positive Mental Wellness

Empowering Youth Through Positive Programming

Live Like Sam is a nonprofit mental health organization in Park City, Utah that teaches local youth about the power of mindfulness techniques and community to build a life they desire. We strive to build up our youth’s self-awareness, courage, leadership, kindness, and joy while fostering a dedication to service to others and encouraging everyone to live like Sam lived.

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Influencing the lives and character of youth in our community to strengthen their passions.

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You Can be the Change

Raising teens is not something we are supposed to do in isolation. "It takes a village" has never been more true. We need your help.

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