How to Join the Challenge

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

  2. Challenge your audience or community to do the same.

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

All are welcome to join! To join, simply make a video and/or donate a larger-than-life auction item.

Video Option #1

Example from Jewel - HERE 

Sample Script: 

*Please keep in mind that this is a guide, we encourage you to speak from the heart and be vulnerable*

Hi, I’m [NAME]. 

I’m accepting the #NotAloneChallenge to remind everyone they’re not alone, and to help people get access to mental health resources.

This means a lot to me because... (optional prompts 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

[OPTIONAL]: To support the cause,  I'm donating [auction item / monetary donation].

I challenge all of you watching to join me by making your own video or posting a photo of who you are most grateful for.

Today I nominate [FRIEND 1 + FRIEND 2].

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

Video Option #2

Sample Script: 

*Please keep in mind that this is a guide, we encourage you to speak from the heart and be vulnerable*

Hi, I’m [NAME]. 

I’m accepting the #NotAloneChallenge to remind everyone they’re not alone and I want to share how grateful I am for [INSERT NAME HERE] (share any details you would like about this person and why they are meaningful to you).

[OPTIONAL]: To support the cause,  I'm donating [auction item / monetary donation].

I challenge [FRIEND 1 + FRIEND 2] and all of you watching to join me by making your own video or posting a photo of who you are most grateful for.

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


Sample Caption Copy:

[SUGGESTED: please share your post as a collaboration with @notalonechallenge @inspiringchildren]

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, as well as [insert name @] and [insert name @] to help spread the word. Go to NotAloneChallenge.org for mental health resources and to bid on auction items to support @inspiringchildren @notalonechallenge and @jewel in their mission to democratize wellness. #InspiringChildren @VillaBibbiani @iHeartRadio

[Option to add if donating an 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 NotAloneChallenge.org to bid and view other auction items. 

Account Tags

@InspiringChildren
@NotAloneChallenge
@Jewel
@VillaBibbiani 
@iHeartRadio

Campaign Hashtags

#NotAloneChallenge
#InspiringChildren
#NotAlone
#InspiringChildrenFoundation

Why The Challenge

Mental Health, particularly Youth Mental Health, has been declared a national emergency. At the time of writing:

  • 1 in 5 teens either currently have, or have experienced, a seriously debilitating mental illness

  • Suicide rates have increased 500% in ages 10-12 years old

  • 60% of major depression in youth is untreated

Singer-songwriter Jewel and her Inspiring Children Foundation started the #NotAloneChallenge to raise awareness around mental health and to offer free behavioral health tools online to “mental health deserts” in underserved communities. 

The Inspiring Children Foundation was founded over 24 years ago to help at-risk youth suffering with suicidal ideation, severe anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. Through this unique program, young lives are transformed.