We Are Charleston Hope
We believe in a world where every child has access to the mental and behavioral health support they need to thrive. We are committed to removing the barriers of access, transportation, and financial hardships through our school-based model of support. We offer preventative after school behavioral health programs for students to develop social emotional skills and self-efficacy. Our THRIVE Mental Health Program provides 1-1 and group counseling and therapy to students experiencing mental health struggles.
Collaborating with schools
Our core motto is that we “create with, not for”. We partner with school administration and teachers to determine the unique needs of their school and implement our programs to support their school vision.
PROVIDE 1-1 SUPPORT
Our aim is to create a safe space so everyone in the school building can feel supported. We understand that students growing up in poverty are twice as likely to experience trauma, because of this, we provide 1-1 therapy and counseling to students so that they can begin to work through the challenges of life and begin to thrive.
implementing programs
We currently run a three-tiered support model at our schools to meet both preventative and reactive needs. Our programs include in-school counseling, after-school Step-In Girls Empowerment Program, THRIVE mental health program, and various teacher initiatives to support culture and climate.
Schools we serve:
Mitchell Elementary
Hunley Park Elementary
A Special Thank you to our Annual Corporate Sponsors who make our mission possible!
take action
Mental Health Program
Learn more about our new initiative to provide more access to mental health services in our partnered schools.
Become a Monthly Donor
Our monthly donors are the backbone of our organization. They allow us to focus more on programming and less on fundraising. You can become a monthly donor in just a few simple steps!
Spread our Mission
Whether it's through social media, in your home, or at your place of work- you can help us raise awareness and support for our mission! Find out how you can spread our mission!
What inspired our mission
“People who really want to make a difference in the world usually do it, in one way or another. And I’ve noticed something about people who make a difference in the world: They hold the unshakable conviction that individuals are extremely important, that every life matters. They get excited over one smile. They are willing to feed one stomach, educate one mind, and treat one wound. They aren’t determined to revolutionize the world all at once; they’re satisfied with small changes. Over time, though, the small changes add up. Sometimes they even transform cities and nations, and yes, the world."
