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Z-Cares Foundation

Z-Cares strives to end the stigma associ

The Z-Cares Foundation mission is to create pro-active communities who; Enable teens who suffer from anxiety to reach out for help and resources and Enable community members to reach in with resources and support.

09/15/2026

education alone is not enough. 💚

research shows that pairing mental health education with real, human stories is the most effective way to reduce stigma and increase help-seeking behaviors in young people; confirmed across 97 studies involving nearly 44,000 youth. (Crockett et al., 2025, JAMA Network Open)

that’s why Z Talks isn’t a lecture. it’s a conversation.
we use real stories from our Stories of Hope collection, expert clinical guidance, and guided peer discussion to give young people the language and the courage to talk about what they’re going through — for free.

want to bring Z Talks to your school or community? link in bio 🔗

09/08/2026

📞 988: call or text, 24/7, free, confidential.

On 988 Day, we ask one thing: save it in your phone. Share it with someone you love. Say it out loud.

You never know whose life that moment could change.
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09/04/2026

Congratulations to Z-Cares 2026 Youth Ambassador Scholarship Awardees! 🥳

Z-Cares is honored to announce our first ever class of scholarship winners, selected from our very own Youth Ambassador program. 🙌

Our scholarship awardees earned this recognition through their active commitment to the program, participating in Z-Cares events, supporting community outreach initiatives, and consistently demonstrating leadership, creativity, compassion, and initiative.

Their hard work and dedication to creating meaningful change in their communities truly embodies the values of Z-Cares. 🌟

Congratulations to our incredible scholarship recipients! We are so proud of the impact you’ve made - keep up the great work! 💙🎉

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month — and the numbers make it clear why this matters.

Su***de is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10–24. In 2023, 1 in 5 high school students seriously considered it. 40% felt persistently sad or hopeless. (CDC, 2023)

Here is what the data also shows: students who feel connected report lower risk across every single indicator. Connection is not a soft add-on to prevention. It is prevention.

That is the work Z-Cares does, building the conversations and tools that reach young people long before a moment of crisis.

If you know someone who needs it, share this. If you need it yourself, you are not alone.

📞 988: call or text, anytime
💬 741741: text HOME for Crisis Text Line
🏳️‍🌈 1-866-488-7386: The Trevor Project

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07/08/2026

Meet our Youth Ambassador Yashi! 👋💚

Yashi shares why she believes mental health is something everyone experiences, the importance of raising awareness, and how being part of the Z-Cares community means working together toward a shared goal of supporting others.

Thank you, Yashi, for sharing your voice!

Stay tuned for more Youth Ambassador Spotlights🌟

06/30/2026

There’s no one way to take care of yourself.

For Ashmita, it’s sitting by the ocean. For Sruthi, it’s journaling For Aarnav, it’s wrestling. For Noor, it’s running. For Josie, it’s spending time with friends. For Brett, it’s spending time outside with family.

Mental health looks different for everyone. That’s the point.

What’s yours? Drop a comment.

06/17/2026

Nearly half of LGBTQ+ young people who needed mental health support this couldn’t get it.

This Pride Month, we want to honor the experience behind the numbers. LGBTQ+ youth deserve to live a life of happiness and access to care when they need it.

What could change if every LGBTQ+ youth could get the support they needed? 💚

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06/09/2026

What does it take to create environments where young people feel safe enough to open up about their mental health?

In a recent conversation on sanjtalksusa Z-Cares co-founder Steve Nimmo shares his thoughts on the importance of creating supportive spaces where young people can feel seen, heard, and understood.

Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/0RygFwdu-Us 🎙️

06/08/2026

Meet our Youth Ambassador Aarya 👋💚✨

For Aarya, being part of Z-Cares means advocating for those who are afraid to speak up and reminding us all that the conversations we have can break down the stigma that keeps so many silent.

Thank you, Aarya, for sharing your voice and being a light in this community!

Stay tuned for more ! 🌟

06/05/2026

Meet our Youth Ambassador Gianna 👋💚🌟

For Gianna, mental health means loving yourself, holding onto hope, and continuing to move forward, even through life’s most difficult moments.

Thank you, Gianna, for sharing your voice and being a part of Z-Cares!

Stay tuned for more as we continue highlighting our incredible young leaders!✨

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