Celebrating
10 Years of Impact

Name: Ryan Bartel Foundation
Address: US

Providing safe, welcoming spaces where teens find friendships, skills to manage anxiety, stress or sadness and experience a true sense of belonging.

Our Mission

Ryan Bartel Foundation’s mission is to build resilient and connected young people to prevent suicide from becoming a solution to life’s inevitable storms.

Our Story

Our Impact

91% teens feel less alone in their struggles*

*Reported Outcomes for 2024

Celebrating 10 Years in Teen Mental Wellness

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Latest News

The Ryan Bartel Foundation works to prevent youth suicide

Suzie Bartel, founder & president of Ryan Bartel Foundation, shares the story of Ryan Bartel Foundation’s 10 year journey this suicide prevention month.

Author: wusa9.com

Published: 3:59 PM EDT September 8, 2025

Brown: Creating Safe Spaces for Real Conversations can Help Reduce Teen Suicide.

Helping Loudoun youth
starts with offering them a feeling of safety

Ryan Bartel Foundation recognizes teen ambassadors.

The Ryan Bartel Foundation recognized 35 high school students.

Ryan Bartel Foundation marks 10 years and looks to the future

Ten years after her son died by suicide, Suzie Bartel reflects on the impact of her nonprofit.

10 years after Ryan Bartel’s death, foundation helps Loudoun teens

The Ryan Bartel Foundation has helped over 10,000 youth in its various programs.

Sun, Oct 26
The FORT
Fusion Academy Loudoun
Oct 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fusion Academy Loudoun, 19300 Promenade Dr Suite 200, Leesburg, VA 20176
Join us for creative and interactive workshops in a safe, community space for teens.
Sun, Nov 09
The FORT
Sterling Community Center
Nov 09, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St, Sterling, VA 20164, USA
Join us for creative and interactive workshops in a safe, community space for teens.
Sun, Dec 07
The FORT
Fusion Academy Loudoun
Dec 07, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Fusion Academy Loudoun, 19300 Promenade Dr Suite 200, Leesburg, VA
Join us for creative and interactive workshops in a safe, community space for teens.

Multiple Dates
Tue, Oct 07
The FORT Teen Hangout
Crossroads United Methodist
Oct 07, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Crossroads United Methodist, 43454 Crossroads Dr Ashburn, VA 20147
A safe and supportive space for teens to connect once per week in person from 10/07 - 10/28.
Fri, Oct 10
Friday Night Teen Hangout 4
Arcola United Methodist Church
Oct 10, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Arcola United Methodist Church, 24757 Arcola Mills Drive Dulles, VA 20166
Meet new people, enjoy games, conversations, and pizza in a safe, chill space.
Mon, Oct 13
Monday Teen Hangout 1
Bridle Paths Equine Assisted Services
Oct 13, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Bridle Paths Equine Assisted Services , 43247 Spinks Ferry Rd, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA
Meet new people, enjoy games, and interact with horses in a safe, chill space.

We invite you to explore our scheduled programs, where teens build confidence, find their people, and learn to manage life's challenges in a safe, compassionate community.

Training

The FORT

Facilitator Training

Professional development designed to equip adults with the skills to lead our workshops for teens. Current application window closes September 15!

Apply

Community Sources of Strength Training

Training for both youth and adults, using a strength-based, upstream approach to mental health promotion.

Resources for Parents and Teens

Navigating the path to your family’s mental wellness is easier together. Find strength in the shared wisdom of our community and explore professional guidance alongside the personal stories of parents and teens who have been there, too.

“Many thanks to Ryan Bartel for filling a very necessary and important hole in our community. You are all doing an excellent service to parents and teens!”

- Parent of Teen Participant

Ways to Support

There are a few ways to get involved in our work, you can become a volunteer and work directly with our youth & special events or you can make a tax-deductible donation to help spread acceptance, connection, resiliency and hope to our community to end the silence on suffering NOW!

Donate

Volunteer

Thank You to Our Sponsors

and Grant Funders

We are deeply grateful to our amazing business and corporate sponsors for supporting our mission to help youth in pain. To make a meaningful impact, visit our Sponsor Us page and join us!

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