Strengthening Youth in Summit & Wasatch County, Utah
Live Like Sam is a nonprofit that aims to empower children and adolescents to take charge of their well-being and live authentic lives. The organization is motivated by the inspiring life and untimely death of Sam Jackenthal, yet has grown to engage this generation of youth in developing both their leadership and well-being skills.
We believe strongly in leadership development programs. Our aim is to help students become the most authentic version of themselves and develop healthy tools for well-being. While the majority of our programming focuses on mental well-being and positive development for teens and adolescents, we also introduce these tools to the younger generation through shorter modules and conversations.
Park City Youth's Mental, Emotional & Social Health Statistics
68% of Park City High School students experienced moderate to high depressive symptoms.
In Utah, more than 400,000 youth have mental health needs.
44% of Park City High School students had moderate to high mental health treatment needs.
Mental Health Program for TeensGrades 6 - 12
We believe strongly in preventative mental health programs. Our aim is to help students develop healthy coping mechanisms and tools for well-being. While the majority of our programming focuses on mental well-being for teens and adolescents through groups and projects, we begin to introduce these tools to the younger generation through shorter modules and conversations.
Our THRIVE program delivers an evidence-based curriculum from the fields of positive and clinical psychology that promotes well-being, happiness, and resilience in students. The THRIVE program is developed and delivered by WeBeWell.
Randomized control trials conducted on the WeBeWell curriculum, with previous university and adult participants exhibited the following outcomes:
Life Skills & Character Development ProgramGrades K - 12
Our Life Skills and Character Development programming is targeted at youth and teens alike. We introduce these mindfulness concepts and coping mechanisms early to ensure that when stress does arrive in a child’s life, they have what they need to move through it.
Designed to improve mental health and positively impact as many young students as possible, our program provides students with opportunities to challenge themselves, identify feelings and emotions, discover self-love and self-worth, set goals, and ultimately cultivate a balanced healthy lifestyle.
We believe that every child should be armed with the resources needed to promote mental health and the tools necessary to live vibrant, fulfilled lives.
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This mental wellness program is offered to children in Summit and Wasatch Counties, grades K-12.
Life Skills Programming
Community Mental Health Programs – All Ages
Whether you are looking for an inspirational speech at an event or a multi-day workshop for your employees or students when it comes to mental wellness for our community, Live Like Sam has you covered. Everyone should have the tools to build a meaningful life. In partnership with schools, organizations, and individuals, we bring mental health speakers, wellness experts, and keynoters to the stage throughout the community.
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The gold handprint is Sam's. It represents Sam holding up his community, his lasting legacy and his continued inspiration to many.
