We don’t wait for a car crash to teach kids to drive.
Why wait until they're struggling to teach mental health skills?
Trusted by 350,000+ students globally
A preventative mental health curriculum for students, educators & families featuring authentic peer voices
When I saw that kids had the same experiences as me, it made me feel heard and helped me to know that I'm not alone in anything in my life, and it made me feel comfortable.
Jesse, Grade 5
Roosevelt Elementary School
The kids really learned that they’re not alone. And talking to them, you can realize that they feel like their voices are being heard.
Tibor Budai, Grade 8 Teacher
Moody Middle School
Open Parachute has now taught me how to start a conversation and accept each other's feelings and even express them.
Mila, Grade 6
St Raphael’s Catholic Elementary School
Our Mission
Our mission at Open Parachute is to create generational change by teaching a skill set that supports youth mental health and well-being.
Our Unique Approach
How do we do this? Through the Being Well Model™
The Being Well Model™ underpins all our lessons and teaches students a skill set for responding in helpful ways rather than reacting in unhelpful ways when they are stressed, frustrated, or overwhelmed.
Real Peer Role Models!
No scripts, no actors, just inspiring stories
The foundation of Open Parachute is built on documentary videos of real youth with lived experience sharing their authentic stories of growth and change. These peer stories help students grasp concepts quicker and practice skills faster, giving them more brain power for their academics.
Mental Health vs Well-Being
Most programs stop at well-being. That's only half the story.
Well-being skills are like a map & compass, they're great everyday tools which focus on things like breathing and emotion regulation. But when students face real challenges, that's not enough. Mental health skills are like an emergency beacon, designed to fortify students for big challenges. These skills allow students to work through emotions, understand stress responses, and recognize and change patterns. We teach both. Because students need both.
Which role best describes you?
Explore the programs, curriculum, and resources designed for your role
Tier 1
Our Student Curriculums
Pre-K & Early Learning
Our early childhood program builds foundational resilience, helping children understand and manage big feelings.
Elementary Program
Our elementary program continues to build the fundamentals of resilience, helping students acquire the tools to overcome academic and non-academic challenges both now and in the future.
Middle School Program
Our middle school program prepares students for managing change and transition so they can thrive academically and socially.
High School Program
Our high school program seeks to build a sense of community and belonging. This is achieved by teaching students skills that foster connection, leadership, respect, and gratitude to enhance their academic performance.
Tier 2/3 Support
Open Parachute provides counselors and mental health workers with dedicated Tier 2/3 interventions. This specialized resource suite is designed for students requiring additional support beyond the universal curriculum.
Ready-made lesson roadmaps.
Explore lesson roadmaps for elementary, middle, and high school, or tell us what your school needs and we’ll help shape an approach that fits.
Professional Learning for Educators
Creating Resilient Classrooms™
Practical, research-based training to help educators create safer, more supportive classrooms.
Educator Well-Being Series
Tools and strategies to help educators support their own well-being and better support students.
Finding the Words (Wiley)
A practical guide to help educators navigate difficult conversations about student mental health.
Caregiver Resources
Parents and caregivers learn mental health skills that provide in-depth guidance for supporting their children’s mental health at home. Caregivers can access these resources anytime, and can navigate to the learning that applies to their children.
Recommended by 71% of Educators
Open Parachute’s program has been evaluated through independent studies, confirming significant positive outcomes for students and educators.
94%
would recommend Open Parachute to a colleague.
93%
reported greater comfort addressing mental health topics with students.
71%
of educators observed students applying skills they learned from Open Parachute.
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