How to Join the Challenge

“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.” – Dalai Lama.

  1. Record a 30 second video (script below).

  2. Challenge 4 or more others to do the same.

  3. Share on all your social media platforms: #NotAloneChallenge @NotAloneChallenge @InspiringChildren @iHeartRadio @Jewel @FoundationReserve

If you’d really like to participate and support our nonprofit, you can donate a larger-than-life auction package. Click here to see examples.

Alternatively, if you’d rather not make a video, you can post these graphics on your socials!

Social Media Template

  1. “Hi, I’m [NAME].”

  2. “I’m accepting the #NotAloneChallenge from [NAME] to remind everyone they’re not alone, and to help people get access to mental health resources. ”

  3. [OPTIONAL]: “This means a lot to me because...” (choose from a mental health fact below).

    • I’ve struggled with XYZ

    • I have lot of family & friends who have struggled with XYZ

    • Proven & effective mental health resources should be available to everyone

    • 70% of people have untreated mental health issues

  4. “If you’re watching this, please don’t feel you have to struggle in silence.”

  5. [OPTIONAL]: “To help make sure everyone has effective resources,  I'm donating [auction item / monetary donation].”

  6. “I challenge all of you watching to join me. Make your own video or post a photo of support, tagging others to do the same.”

  7. “Today I nominate [NAMES - as many as possible].”

  8. “To access our mental health resources and bid on auction items, go to NotAloneChallenge.org.”

TAGS FOR POSTING: #NotAloneChallenge @Jewel @NotAloneChallenge @InspiringChildren @iHeartRadio

Social Media Copy

INSTAGRAM/FACEBOOK

[OPTIONAL but suggested: please share your Instagram post as a collab post with @notalonechallenge]

  • Today, I join the #NotAloneChallenge to remind everyone that you’re #NotAlone. We’re raising awareness and funds to provide free mental health resources for everyone. No one should have to struggle in silence. As such, I challenge all of you watching to join me, and I nominate [insert names - as many as possible] to help spread the word. Go to NotAloneChallenge.org for mental health resources and to bid on auction items to support @inspiringchildren and @jewel in their mission to democratize wellness. #InspiringChildren

  • [Option to add on if donating a Heroic Auction Item]: As part of the challenge, I’m donating [auction item] to raise funds to make mental health resources available to those in need. Head to the Inspiring Children Foundation’s website to view the rest of the auction launch.

TWITTER [THREAD TWEET]

  • [Thread tweet 1]: Today, I join the #NotAloneChallenge to remind everyone they’re #NotAlone. We’re raising awareness & funds to provide free mental health resources for everyone.

  • [Thread tweet 2]: As such, I challenge all of you to join me, and I nominate [insert names - as many as possible] to help spread the word. Go to NotAloneChallenge.org for mental health resources and to bid on auction items to support @inspiringchldrn and @jeweljk in their mission to democratize wellness. #InspiringChildren

  • [Option to add on if donating a Heroic Auction Item]: As part of the challenge, I’m donating [auction item] to raise funds to make mental health resources available to those in need. Head to the Inspiring Children Foundation’s website to view the rest of the auction launch.

    NotAloneChallenge.org

TIKTOK/LINKEDIN

  • Today, I join the #NotAloneChallenge to remind everyone that you’re #NotAlone. We’re raising awareness and funds to provide free mental health resources for everyone. No one should have to struggle in silence. As such, I challenge all of you to join me, and I nominate [insert names - as many as possible] to help spread the word. Go to NotAloneChallenge.org for mental health resources and to bid on auction items to support @inspiringchildren and @jewel in their mission to democratize wellness. #InspiringChildren

  • [Option to add on if donating a Heroic Auction Item]: As part of the challenge, I’m donating [auction item] to raise funds to make mental health resources available to those in need. Head to the Inspiring Children Foundation’s website to view the rest of the auction launch.

    NotAloneChallenge.org

Why The Challenge

  • Mental health has been declared a national emergency

  • 50% of the US lives in a mental health desert (lack of access to adequate mental health care)

  • 1/4 teens contemplate suicide

  • 70% of people have untreated mental health issues

  • 300% increase in Anxiety and Depression since COVID

The singer-songwriter, Jewel and her Inspiring Children Foundation started the #NotAloneChallenge to raise awareness around mental health and to offer behavioral health tools online to mental health ‘deserts’ in underserved communities. 

The Inspiring Children Foundation was founded over 20 years ago to help at-risk youth suffering with suicide ideation, severe anxiety, depression, etc. Through this unique program these young lives are transformed.