the great race: #suicidefreeby2023
september 12, 2020 - a community connect event like nothing you've ever done before!
It's not a competition, nor physical race...this is a race to get Washoe County to #SuicideFreeBy2023! Suicide is the leading cause among Washoe County children ages 12-19. HELP US SAVE TEENS! We need full community support to get ahead of this crisis! Forever14, Project Discovery, and Sky Tavern are hosting a fun, innovative, safe way to promote community engagement, connection, and suicide awareness on the final day of National Suicide Prevention Week (Sept. 6-12, 2020). Bring your team of 4-6 family members or close friends to a mountaintop just 15 miles from Reno to see the city from a different perspective. Take a beautiful guided 1-mile hike with stops along the trail where #f14 Teen Ambassadors will lead you in activities designed to promote teamwork and build skills that will help you better navigate the up & downs of life. Finish to live music, food trucks, and a Community Advocate for Suicide Prevention Expo...enjoy the great outdoors with plenty of space for social distancing and more than enough fun for everyone!
teen ambassador peer support network
The #f14 Peer Support Network hosts community service projects and "Connect Events" for teens, families, and communities that promote community engagement, foster peer-to-peer support, and teach problem-solving and coping skills in fun, engaging environments.
Text F14 to 22999 if you're a teen and would like #f14 updates.
LEGACY teen empowerment project
The Legacy Teen Empowerment Project is a collaboration between Forever14 and Project Discovery to pilot an innovative outdoor experiential learning progam designed to increase social-emotional competence, boost self-esteem, create lifelong connections, and build valuable life skills.
mental health & crisis support resources
Forever14 is always seeking new programs and resources that help advance conversation and human connection to prevent teen suicide. if you or someone you know is struggling, we ask you to pause;
Don't be afraid to ask for help - here are some resources that we hope will help you see how truly beautiful, unique and valued you are!
good vibes, community service & more
We're finding that helping others is the best way to help ourselves cope with the ups & downs of life - like our Daily Good Vibes text messages to help you start your day right - Text CONNECT14 to 22999 to signup! Check out the many initiatives we are working on at #forever14 - its a HUGE job but someone's gotta do it - teen lives depend on it!
Join Forever14 in our mission to prevent teen suicide
Forever14 was formed by a grieving family and a group of dedicated community members after the untimely passing of Caleb Stenvold at the tender age of 14. Caleb was a son, brother, student, athlete, and friend to all. Now he is “Forever14” and will never see what a bright future he had ahead of him...
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We will fight the good fight for you - our sweet son, Caleb.
We miss you everyday.