Live Like Sam is a Summit County-based nonprofit that aims to empower adolescents to take charge of their well-being and live authentic lives. Our organization is motivated by the inspiring life and untimely death of Sam Jackehthal, yet has grown to engage this generation of youth in developing both their leadership and well-being skills.
We believe strongly in leadership development. 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 begin to introduce these tools to the younger generation through shorter modules and conversations.
Thrive | Well-being Skills
Evidence-based preventative mental health initiative that empowers and strengthens youth well-being.
Grades 6-12 | Summit County & Wasatch County, UT
Thrive is a FREE 6-week virtual youth well-being skills program developed by Webewell in partnership with Live Like Sam. Students receive a $60 research stipend after completing the program.
Students who have participated in the program have experienced decreases in symptoms of depression and anxiety and increases in youth quality of life and well-being. In addition, parents, students, and counselors have given feedback that this program is uplifting and provides the necessary skills and coping mechanisms to help our youth improve their well-being and live with purpose and intention.
Digital Wellness
Grades 4-12 | Summit County & Wasatch County, UT
This program is designed to give youth the tools they need to navigate social media and their digital lives in a healthy, empowered way. We'll tackle the real issues that teens face today, creating a space for open conversation and practical solutions.
What We'll Cover:
- Social Media and Mental Health: We'll discuss how social media impacts our mental health, body image, and the feeling of "missing out" (FOMO).
- Screen Time Habits: Learn how to create a balanced relationship with your devices and build healthy screen time habits.
- Navigating Online Challenges: We'll provide strategies for dealing with cyberbullying and other difficult online situations.
Challenge Accepted |
Teen Meet-ups
6th-12th grade | Summit County & Wasatch County, UT
Challenge Accepted is a lineup of activities for teens to ignite existing passions or spark a new adventure. From pickleball to board games, this is a space to build community and step outside your comfort zone.
Sages & Seekers
Grades 8-12 | Wasatch County, UT
Wasatch County Library and the Live Like Sam Foundation are proud to bring the Sages & Seekers Program to Heber Valley and Summit County communities. Sages & Seekers is an intergenerational storytelling program that pairs teens ages 13-18 (Seekers) with older adults ages 60+ (Sages) to have honest and authentic conversations.
Spreading love, kindness, and mindfulness to empower our community.
Community Programs
All Ages | Summit County & Wasatch County, UT
Live Like Sam aims to improve our children’s mental health through positive programming for parents, youth, educators, and mental health professionals. Be on the lookout for Live Like Sam community events: speaker engagements, unique parent and youth workshops, summer camps, and community partner events.
Life Skills & Character Development
Grades K-12 | Summit County & Wasatch County, UT
Each child deserves the opportunity to live a vibrant life. Live Like Sam teaches students mindfulness techniques and empowers them to take control of their well-being using fun interactive activities that promote youth character development and improves mental health in schools.
Inspiring children to develop wellness skills early in life so they can carry out their most authentic life.
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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.
