OK You

Mission

OK You addresses this country's youth mental health crisis by supporting youth and youth-supporters with free arts + wellness practices, workshops, and youth leadership opportunities that promote a more compassionate and empowered relationship with anxiety and other challenging emotions.

Bottom Line for Portland

1 in 3 young people struggle with anxiety or depression, yet 80% never receive help outside of home or school. With Portland counselors carrying an average caseload of 345 students, many—especially those in historically underserved communities—are left to struggle alone. OK You fills this critical gap by bringing creative mental health support directly to youth where they learn and grow.

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“OK You has been an invaluable partner to our counselors, social workers, and school psychologists. Their approach is student-centered, trauma-informed, and rooted in creativity.  OK You’s tools are used regularly across our more than 80 schools. By promoting activities that stimulate creativity and artistic exploration, OK You empowers students to build confidence, manage anxiety, and connect more deeply with themselves and others. Their programming fills a critical gap in mental health support while aligning beautifully with Oregon’s broader goals around equity, well-being, and arts integration in schools.” - Marquita Guzman M.ED., Assistant Director, Student Success and Health Portland Public Schools

Incentives

We have a $5,000 matching gift challenge! Thanks to generous support from BPN, Inc., On Your Feet, Revolution Hall, Housh State Farm Agency, and an anonymous donor, every gift will be doubled up to $5,000! 

The first 30 donors who donate $50+ to OK You will get an Inspiration Bot from Botjoy creator and On Your Feet Co-Founder Gary Hirsch.

Anyone 35 or under who donates $10+ to OK You in November will be entered to win one of five $25 gift cards to Flutter!

The first five donations of $150 or more in December will receive an OK Kit!

The first 10 donations in December of $75 or more will receive he new LP (vinyl!) from folk/orchestral songwriter and Oregon Music Hall of Famer Jim Brunberg PLUS a $20 gift certificate for food or drinks at Bar Bar, Revolution Hall, Show Bar, or Polaris.

Partner(s)

BPN, Inc. is Portland-based, woman-owned, certified B Corp committed to collaborating with like-minded clients to deliver big ideas that drive business results.

On Your Feet designs and delivers groundbreaking highly interactive experiences for the world’s most innovative brands through trainings, events, retreats, team sessions, innovation workshops, and more.

Revolution Hall is Portland's favorite venue and listening room, built by musicians for musicians.

Housh State Farm Agency is a locally owned insurance and financial services provider dedicated to delivering personalized solutions and exceptional care that put our customers first.

Flutter is a stellar mix of glorious stuff old & new on North Mississippi Avenue in Portland, Oregon

North Pole Studio empowers artists with autism & I/DD to pursue self-determined lives and careers in the arts.

Pacific Refugee Support Group (PRSG) is a community-based organization focused on re-empowering refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced individuals through a trauma-informed care, culturally responsive, and human-centered approach.