PREVENTION-FIRST YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH

We don’t wait for crisis. We build strength early.

iThrives is a youth mental-health nonprofit dedicated to early, stigma-free emotional support giving young people tools to feel strong, seen, and supported long before they reach a crisis.

Pathways To Strength

We don’t wait for crisis. We build strength early.

iThrives is a youth mental-health nonprofit dedicated to early, stigma-free emotional support giving young people tools to feel strong, seen, and supported long before they reach a crisis.

Why We Can't Wait

Kids shouldn’t have to fall apart to get help.

Too many young people are struggling in silence. They are often told to “be strong” or “tough it out,” while systems wait until they break to step in.

We don’t wait for pain to become visible. We show up before they need to prove they are hurting.

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Our Approach

We Don’t Wait for Crisis. We Build Resilience Early.

Most youth mental-health support appears after a breakdown.
Our model shifts the focus to prevention, using early identification and resilience-building

Early Identification

We train parents, teachers, and caregivers to recognize early signs of emotional struggle and act sooner.

Holistic, Non-Medical Support

We build resilience by strengthening the whole child, providing tools for regulation, coping, and self-awareness.

Technology & Access

Digital and AI-driven tools will make support easy to access, private, and stigma-free. No barriers. No waiting lists. No shame.

Thrive Quest

Rise Beyond. Thrive Within

Resilience isn’t just a trait; it’s a skill that can be practiced. Thrive Quest is our signature 6-month journey for children ages 6–11, designed to build emotional strength through movement, storytelling, and play.

We deliver this program directly in partnership with schools fully funded by donors and partners to ensure every child has access to support where they learn and grow.

Program Highlights:

Hybrid Model

A consistent rhythm of twice-weekly active workshops combined with daily micro-habits to reinforce growth.

Evidence-Based

Built on five proven frameworks: SEL, Executive Function, Growth Mindset, Grit, and PERMA (Positive Psychology) .

Educator-Aligned

Designed to reduce the burden on teachers by blending human connection with data-informed insights.

Measurable Impact

We track real progress using rigorous tools like the NIH Toolbox and SELweb .

Invest in Resilience

Be the Reason a Child Thrives

We are building a world where support arrives before the crisis. Here is how you can be part of the solution today.

Give Where It’s Needed Most

Provide flexible funding that allows iThrives to respond quickly, develop new curricula, future AI tools and keep our programs free for families

Sponsor a School

Bring the pilot program to a specific Maryland school. Your funding covers materials, training, and facilitation for every student.

Join the Thrive Circle

o Join a community of recurring donors dedicated to prevention. Your consistent gift allows us to plan further ahead and reach more kids.

Our Story

Born From Silence. Built for Strength

We founded iThrives because we have “lived the silence”—as worried parents, as struggling youth, and as community leaders.

  • We know what it feels like to worry about a child.
  • We know what it feels like to be that child.
  • And we know the cost when support arrives too late.
  • We know that waiting for a crisis is not a strategy.

Our Promise

We are turning our personal experience into public action. We believe that resilience can be taught, and early support changes everything.

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OUR TEAM

Dedicated hearts behind our mission

Meet the passionate individuals driving our mission forward, committed to creating meaningful change and building a brighter future for all.

Steven P. Trout

President and Treasurer

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Steven P. Trout

President and Treasurer

Candy Khemer

Chief Executive Officer

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Candy Khemer

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Randia Khemer

Programs Director

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Dr. Randia Khemer

Programs Director

Cindia Khemer

PR & Community Director

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Cindia Khemer

PR & Community Director

Manoush Khemer

Board Secretary & Financial Manager

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Manoush Khemer

Board Secretary & Financial Manager

Support Our Mission

Act Before the Crisis

We are building the mental health system we wish existed. Help us launch pilot schools and develop the AI tools that will make support accessible to all.

OUR FEATURE

Highlights our impactful work

Discover the positive change we’ve created through our programs, partnerships, and dedicated efforts. From healthcare and education to environmental sustainability.

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Healthcare Support

Providing essential healthcare services and resources to communities.

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Education Support

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Food Support

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HOW IT WORK

Step by step working process

Our step-by-step process ensures meaningful change: identifying community needs, designing tailored programs, implementing sustainable solutions.

Healthcare Support

Provide essential healthcare service and resources to communities.

Plan And Design

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Implement Solutions

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Report And Share

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FAQ

Answers to important your questions

You can volunteer, donate, or partner with us to support our initiatives. Visit our Get Involved page for more details.

You can volunteer, donate, or partner with us to support our initiatives. Visit our Get Involved page for more details.

You can volunteer, donate, or partner with us to support our initiatives. Visit our Get Involved page for more details.

You can volunteer, donate, or partner with us to support our initiatives. Visit our Get Involved page for more details.

You can volunteer, donate, or partner with us to support our initiatives. Visit our Get Involved page for more details.