Comprehensive solutions advancing student mental health through policy change, advocacy, partnerships, and student-led organizing.
Our flagship program uniting colleges, universities, and organizations committed to transforming campus mental health. Alliance members gain access to policy resources, best practices, peer collaboration, annual summits, and advocacy support.
Ready-to-adapt mental health policy frameworks for your institution's specific context
Connect with mental health coordinators at peer institutions to share challenges and solutions
Access aggregate data and Alliance-wide research on student mental health trends
Professional development resources and annual SMHPA Summit invitations
From grassroots student organizing to institutional policy reform — we address mental health challenges through multiple interconnected pathways.
Empowering student leaders to advocate for mental health resources, policy improvements, and stigma reduction on their campuses. Students gain the tools and national network to create lasting change.
Helping colleges and universities assess, develop, and implement comprehensive mental health support systems. Our consultants bring deep expertise in higher education policy and behavioral health.
Coordinating national and campus-based mental health awareness campaigns that reduce stigma and connect students with resources. We make it easy for campuses to run meaningful events.
Generating and disseminating research on student mental health to inform policy decisions and improve services nationwide. Our data helps institutions benchmark and advocates build their case.
Engaging federal and state legislators to advance policies that improve student behavioral health access. We support advocates from campus to Capitol Hill with training, resources, and direct assistance.
Equipping institutions with the protocols, training, and resources to effectively respond to mental health crises and provide support to communities after a tragedy.
Whether you're a student, educator, administrator, or organization — your participation makes student mental health better.
Start or join a campus advocacy chapter, access mental health resources, and connect with peers across the country who share your commitment to change.
Student ToolkitAccess training materials, learn to recognize warning signs in students, build supportive classroom environments, and refer students to appropriate resources.
Faculty GuideJoin the Alliance, implement evidence-based policies, improve crisis response protocols, and benchmark your campus against best practices from peer institutions.
Partnership GuideKey milestones in our mission to transform student mental health support across higher education.
Griffin Ambitions Ltd. established in Indiana with a mission to address the mental health challenges facing college students.
Launched the Student Mental Health Policy Alliance, uniting institutions committed to improving campus mental health at scale.
Expanded to partner with institutions across all 50 states, reaching over 500,000 students with improved mental health resources.
Rapidly developed COVID-era mental health resources and virtual support programming to serve campuses during unprecedented need.
Joined the International Student Mental Health Policy Alliance to share best practices and expand impact globally.
Launched comprehensive online resource library and advanced federal legislative advocacy supporting CCBHC expansion and behavioral health access.
Join the growing movement of institutions, students, and advocates working together to ensure every student has the support they need to thrive.