SAVING LIVES
ONE CHOICE AT A TIME
We are building solutions to combat the devastating effects of loneliness and isolation experienced by young men on campuses across the United States
Our MISSION
Understanding what young men are up against when it comes to their mental and emotional wellbeing, we are committed to being the platform that men and institutions turn to for life changing tools and community.
4-6X
the number of college aged men more likely to commit suicide than women.
56.3%
of men age 19-22 are very lonely.
1 in 5
college age men say they have no one to talk to when going through something.
SUICIDE
is the leading cause of death among 15-24 year olds.
A $100/month donation directly impacts the lives of 3 men per year
A CHOICE FOR CHANGE
Learn more about our nationwide, on campus initiative to curate intentional spaces where community, connection and courageous conversation allow men to embody their most authentic selves.
WHAT DOES EVERY BROTHER IN OUR COMMUNITY CHOOSE?
OUR PILLARS OF EMPOWERMENT
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"Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light."
— Brene Brown
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"Liars don't heal. So you can eat all the wheat grass you want, and you can do all this stuff with seeds and vegetables, but an honest person who eats cat food will go further than you."
— Caroline Myss
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"Twenty-six times, I've been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life, and that is why I succeed.”
— Michael Jordan
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"Cultivating a deep understanding of ourselves is the foundation of choosing a path that is in alignment with our deepest desires."
— Billy Garton Jr.
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"If you honor the hidden path using truth and clarity as your compass points, the outer world cannot help but respond to your intention."
— Stephanie Banks
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"Ask yourself what makes you come alive, because what the world needs are men who have come alive."
— John Eldredge
THIS IS A MOVEMENT
THIS IS A MOVEMENT
and a movement is only as strong as it’s community.
2022
Filled with passion, heart and determination, The You Choose Movement team stepped foot on campus for the very first time, piloting workshops at Princeton and Georgetown University. We had 3 clear objectives. First, to prove that the stats are true, and men on campuses across the country today are genuinely struggling. Second, that our core belief, that when you create a space of psychological safety, and invite men to bond, build and break down what’s most important to them, healing takes place in real time. Finally, that we could gain the support of licensed professionals on campus that believe in our mission. Ensuring all three to be true was crucial for our next steps in the unfolding of this mission.
A SHIFT IN CAMPUS CULTURE
OUR BOLD PLAN TO SUPPORT UNIVERSITIES IN SOLVING THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS ON CAMPUS
2023
Having proven concept, built a team on two campuses, and launched the first You Choose student led club, it is time to scale our impact. In 2023, our commitment is to take our trusted process to 30 schools across the country and impact the lives of over 15,000 men. We are achieving this through curriculum development and leadership trainings.
Each school combines awareness efforts, brotherhood meetings and “You Choose Game Days” to maximize their impact on campus.
2024
In 2024, we will transition our approach to leadership trainings. This is the method we will use to scale our impact all across the country. Men now have the opportunity to sit and serve, as we train the students to run this themselves. An internship opportunity and resume builder, students can go through a process to become a You Choose Certified Coach, at which point, combining virtual programming with on campus leaders creates a recipe for nationwide change.