Summary
Organization name
The Aspen Effect
2017
Tax id (EIN)
82-2911196
Category
Mental Health & Crisis Intervention
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
PO BOX 798CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104
Douglas County, CO, US
The Aspen Effect’s mission is to increase the resiliency of youth in Douglas County, Colorado, by helping them to reimagine themselves in positive ways. Like the uncommon aspen tree root system, our approach helps youth connect, heal & thrive. This unique approach to growing resiliency among youth is achieved through the therapeutic relationships developed with animals and supportive relationships developed with adult mentors. The Aspen Effect was created to fill an identified gap in services for Douglas County youth. Now in its third year of operations, the organization has the vision of ensuring that youth throughout the county have access to services that encourage their healthy development by participating in community, strengthening resilience, and adopting positive social norms.
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Mission
The Aspen Effect was created to create youth interactions that strengthen resilience and leadership that help prevent mental health crisis.
Background Statement
The Aspen Effect is one of the fastest growing 501C3 nonprofit organizations in Douglas County, where there continues to be a youth mental health crisis. At 14.7 suicides per 100,000, the youth suicide rate is higher than the national average of 10.7 per 100,000.
Now operating from Happy Dog Ranch in Sedalia, The Aspen Effect believes that all youth are strengthened by authentically connecting with people, animals and the outdoors. Their mission is to create youth interactions that strengthen resilience and leadership to help prevent mental health crisis. The Aspen Effect accomplishes this by matching youth with adult volunteer mentors and providing them with a unique ranch animal experience. Founder and Executive Director Jerry Van Leuven shares, “Something magical happens when a mini horse is able to remove emotional barriers and leave a youth standing next to a caring adult they’ve learned to trust.” Check out www.theaspeneffect.org for more information!
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CASTLE ROCK, CO 80104