The NAN Project provides proactive suicide prevention education through hopeful stories of lived experience to young people and their communities.

The NAN Project advocates for:

• acknowledging that mental illness is a very serious problem;

• accepting mental health challenges as illnesses of the brain, similar to physical ailments, which can be treated;

• providing access to treatment for all families and their children.

The NAN Project is the vehicle that delivers the education, prevention and intervention strategies to school staff, parents and their children using a safe and supportive school-based, peer-to-peer model.

 

Our Values

Compassion and Inclusivity

• We create a safe and welcoming space, where empathy and understanding are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring individuals feel seen, heard, and supported.

Growth and Adaptability

• We embrace change as an opportunity for growth, and staying flexible, curious and responsive to new challenges, continuously evolving to meet the needs of those we serve.

Collaborative Engagement

• We intentionally seek diverse perspectives and work with schools, families, and community partners to promote mental health awareness and education to help prevent youth suicide.

Living Experience

• We are agents for social change who use stories of resilience to transform mental health perceptions, reduce stigma, and foster hope.