Dedicated to Improving Student Mental Health in California

Colin Wiseman February 8, 1997 - January 3, 2013

Our son Colin was a wonderful young man, son, brother and fierce friend who lost his battle with depression at age 15. He could calm a rambunctious Scout Troop with just his harmonica and cause hearts to soar with his French Horn. Colin is remembered for his kindness to children and hugs that took away all that was hurting. His humor and wisdom were beyond his years. We miss him so much. It is in his honor that BeingwellCA was formed to help others find the resources they need when the world is just too much.

Lets change these facts...

Suicide is the SECOND leading cause of death for ages 10-24. (1)
More teenagers and young adults die from suicide than from: cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza, and chronic lung disease, COMBINED.
1 in 4 young people age 18 to 24 have seriously considered suicide in the past 30 days (2).
California ranks 48th in the Nation for providing mental health support to kids 3-17 that need it (3)
California State Auditor found that NONE of the 1,034 school districts met the minimum for mental health support. (4)

1) CDC WISQARS - 2017

2) CDC Mental Health Report - June 2020

3) Commonwealth Fund Scorecard

4) Auditor State of California Report

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Colin Wiseman February 8, 1997 - January 3, 2013

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