Thumbs Up

Bringing awareness to mental health and providing support and resources to all.

THE THUMBS UP MOVEMENT

THUMBS UP was founded in 2014 by several community members in honor of two great men, Bob Schmit and Chuck Dahlheimer, who like many others took their lives after living in silence from a mental illness. THUMBS UP is all about EMBRACING those who are struggling and breaking the stigma around mental health. Connecting, supporting, and encouraging one another to talk about their feelings and challenges and to “KEEP MOVING FORWARD”. We are dedicated to educating and teaching about mental illness, the warning signs of suicide, what you can to do help others who struggle and community awareness initiatives. Let’s UNITE to help others to KEEP MOVING FORWARD.

MISSION STATEMENT

“Bringing awareness to mental health and providing support and resources to all.”

MISSION

• Help promote wellness and positive living for people through awareness and early education programs.
• Encourage people to be open, engage in conversation, and be vulnerable.
• Connect people to support services in the area.
• Create a movement with a brand that makes mental health relatable and that people can build a relationship with.

THIS IS HOW WE’LL ACHIEVE OUR MISSION

Kickstart important conversations via our Thumbs Up apparel. Encourage social connectedness via our community fundraising events. Drive awareness via carefully selected relationships with individuals and organizations. Bring the brightest minds together to inform, educate & teach coping skills for those who struggle with a mental illness.

THUMBS UP PROGRAMS

1. Cheer Bags™
2. Community Outreach
3. Emotional Support Dogs
4. Nana's Calming Corner
5. No One Sits Solo™
6. Smiles for Seniors
7. Survivors of Suicide Loss & Bereavement Outreach
8. Youth After School Program & Support

HOW YOU CAN JOIN THE THUMBS UP MOVEMENT?

By buying apparel, you can help break the stigma and start the conversation. Shop Now

Alternatively, by donating to Thumbs Up, you are helping us support our mission and vision. You can make a fully tax-deductible donation right now by clicking here.

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