Who we serve
Designed to engage high-risk youth
61%
high-risk at intake, presenting with moderate to severe symptoms or active suicidal ideation
PHQ-9 ≥10, GAD-7 ≥10, or WHO-5 ≤50 at intake · n=2,524
60%
had never used mental health treatment before Somethings
Self-reported prior treatment history at intake · n=284
16%
would have turned to crisis resources or a hospital emergency department
Self-reported counterfactual at intake · n=284
How it works
Engage youth before a crisis
Somethings engages youth upstream in the community to reach them in the moment of need well before a crisis.
How it works
Peers keep youth engaged
Somethings is built to support teens in navigating crisis to stabilize them and avoid ED admissions.
How it works
Stabilize in community
Somethings engages youth upstream in the community to reach them in the moment of need well before a crisis.
Higher engagement than traditional models
Why Peer Mentorship
A lower stakes way for youth to open up
Culturally Relevant Peers
Youth engage more when they feel that their providers understand them.
Instant Response via Chat
83% of Youth prefer chat as their main method of communication.
After School Support
Youth have access to their Mentor 22 hours per week after school hours.
MCO Cast Study
Driving impact Medicaid Plans
Illinois
MCO
Illinois
26 avg
conversations across the program duration, demonstrating sustained support, not one time touches.
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