Young Minds Deserve More Than Survival.
They Deserve the Tools to Grow, Heal, and Thrive.
Born from Urgency. Built for Change.
iThrives began with one shared belief, too many young people are struggling in silence, and support comes too late. Co-founders Steven Trout and Dr. Randia Khemer asked a bold question, what if we stopped waiting for crisis and started building resilience early?
They didn’t just launch a nonprofit. They sparked a movement, one that replaces stigma with support, and isolation with connection.
Today, iThrives is laying the groundwork for a better future through early screening, holistic care, digital tools, and strong community partnerships. We’re not here to repair broken systems. We’re here to build something better.
Ages 12–17, roughly 20.3% of U.S. teens had a current diagnosed mental or behavioral health condition.
Ages 3 to 17 (21%) had ever been diagnosed with a mental, emotional, or behavioral health condition (2021).
Ages 12-17 reported having unmet mental health care needs.
We’re not waiting on change. We’re building it early, boldly, and differently.
Your Voice Is Powerful
Every share, post, or conversation helps bring early mental health support to more kids.
20% of adolescents
Ages 12-17 reported having unmet mental health care needs.
Mental health is not just about healing, it's about growing, connecting, and thriving in every part of life.
Opening doors. Empowering youth. Changing the future of mental health.
At iThrives, we’re transforming youth mental health from crisis response to proactive empowerment.
We meet young people where they are—through schools, families, communities, and technology—to build emotional resilience from the start.
Every child deserves help long before they hit their breaking point.
Because kids shouldn’t have to fall apart to get help.
The youth mental health crisis is real—and growing. Many children and teens face anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm without the tools or support to manage it. They’re often told to “be strong” or “tough it out,” while systems wait until they break to step in.
At iThrives, we believe waiting is no longer an option.
- We don’t wait for pain to become visible. We listen
- We don’t ask youth to prove they’re hurting.
- We show up before they need to.
Driven by purpose. Focused on impact. Devoted to every young mind.
Behind iThrives is a team of purpose-driven leaders, educators, and mental health advocates who believe that change begins early, and that every child deserves to be seen, supported, and empowered.
Steven Trout
Chairmen
Candy Khemer
CEO
Randia Khemer
Program Director
Cindia Khemer
PR Director
Manoush Khemer
Finance Director
Because change takes all of us.
Your gift doesn’t just help—it transforms. From classroom screenings to digital tools, your support powers practical, prevention-first mental health solutions that reach youth before crisis hits.
Ages 12–17, roughly 20.3% of U.S. teens had a current diagnosed mental or behavioral health condition.
Ages 3 to 17 (21%) had ever been diagnosed with a mental, emotional, or behavioral health condition (2021).
Ages 12-17 reported having unmet mental health care needs.
Early Champion
Help shape the future of youth mental health.
Join a circle of changemakers who believe in starting early.
As an Early Champion, your support helps launch iThrives and shape a future where youth mental health is a priority—not an afterthought.
Give by 31 December, 2025 to be honored on our Founding Wall, in reports, and at our inaugural event.
Ways to Give
Behind every gift is a child who feels seen.
Behind every dollar is a step toward resilience.
- $250 Supports a child’s access to digital wellness tools and early screening.
- $500 Helps implement AI-driven mental health solutions in one school.
- $1,000+ Funds materials for a resilience-building programs for youth.
- $2,500+ Supports development of next-gen digital tools for early intervention.
- $5,000+ Fuels large-scale school programs, advocacy efforts, and impact research.
Recurring gifts make the greatest long-term impact. Monthly giving available.
Partner With Us
Your partnership can change outcomes for thousands of young lives.
We believe real change happens together. iThrives partners with schools, businesses, and nonprofits to bring early mental health support to youth who need it most.
- Educators: Bring iThrives Programs into your school
- Corporate leaders: Fund scalable, tech-driven solutions
- Advocates: Help shift stigma and shape mental health policy
- Corporate Sponsorship: Powers the development of stigma-free, tech-enabled support systems for youth across the country.
