About us
Being A Teen Today Isn’t Easy.
Many are navigating anxiety, stress, loneliness, and the pressure to keep it all together—often without feeling seen or understood.
That’s why we create safe, supportive spaces where young people find connection, belonging, and hope, while building lifelong skills for resilience and emotional wellness.
Our approach
Programs That Change Lives.
Through engaging, meaningful experiences, our programs bring teens together to build connections, strengthen resilience, and gain practical tools to face life’s challenges.
The FORT Hangout (For Boys)
Continuation of this six-week program designed for 9th and 10th grade boys. Each week builds on the skills…
The FORT At School
Brambleton Middle School Register: Free The FORT At School is a free mental wellness workshop series similar to…
Experience The FORT For Professionals
Experience The FORT: For Professionals Who Support Youth. Oatlands Historic House and Gardens Register: Free 1:00–3:00 pm (Optional…
By the numbers
Real Connection. Lasting Impact.
Our impact reflects what matters most: teens feeling less alone, more understood, and better equipped with real tools to navigate life.
91%
teens
feel more connected to peers and adults.
500+
program participants
served in 2025.
90%
teens
report improved ability to communicate their feelings.
98%
learned
a new skill to use when feeling stressed, anxious or sad.
Give hope
Connection Starts With Community.
The need for teen connection is growing—and we can’t meet it alone. Your support helps reach teens early, before isolation deepens, creating consistent spaces where connection can grow and belonging can take root. Together, we can build a community where every teen feels seen, supported, and never alone.
Thank You To Our Major Funders.
Follow Us.
It takes a village to protect our youth, and Patty & Wayne Hess have been at the heart of ours from the very first moment ❤️. They stand shoulder-to-shoulder with us in our mission to prevent youth suicide and support teen mental health. We value their friendship and partnership more than words can express.
Thank you, Patty & Wayne, for being cornerstones of a caring community—one that prioritizes safe spaces and early support before a crisis occurs. Thank you for helping us transform teen lives through belonging, connection, and hope.
Find out more about the 2026 Notes of Hope Gala on October 10th: www.ryanbartelfoundation.org/notes-of-hope
#SuicidePrevention #TeenMentalHealth #SafeSpaces #CommunityPillars #RyanBartelFoundation
Connection, one tile at a time. 🀄
Around a mahjong table, we gather. We talk. We laugh. We belong.
That spirit of connection is what Tiles for Hope is all about.
Join us for a day of mahjong benefiting the RYAN BARTEL FOUNDATION INC and help create more places where teens can experience that same sense of belonging.
Mahj for a Cause. 💚💛
Join the table:
https://tinyurl.com/4ce9afrz
#RyanBartelFoundation #Mahjong #Fundraising #SupportYouth #YouthMentalHealth
At the Ryan Bartel Foundation, supporting youth mental health is at the heart of everything we do. We’re sharing this resource to help parents find actionable tools and community support to strengthen teen mental health and wellness. 💙
We are excited to highlight the upcoming @lcpsofficial Student Services Mental Health and Wellness Seminar Series! These workshops offer families practical strategies to support teen resilience, belonging and mental wellness.
🍂 Register for Fall Seminars:
Don`t wait! The Fall schedule is packed with incredible sessions designed to support your family right now.
🗓️ Look Ahead to February!
Keep an eye out for a special presentation, Creating A Sense Of Belonging, led by our very own RBF Program Director, @laceylrosenbaum.
👉 Click the link below to sign up for upcoming Fall seminars today:
www.lcps.org/o/doss/page/mental-health-and-wellness-seminar-series
#LCPS #RyanBartelFoundation #LoudounCounty #TeenMentalHealth #ParentingTeens #StudentServices #BelongingMatters #MentalHealthAwareness
Transforming teen lives requires steadfast partners, and Backflow Technology LLC has been a trusted ally of our mission for years.❤️
Their loyalty shows in everything they do—from showing up in our earliest outreach to attending and supporting all our community events. Together, we are reaching youth before a crisis occurs through proven mental health initiatives and safe, welcoming spaces.
Backflow Technology LLC, thank you for your incredible partnership, leadership, and commitment to building a safer, more connected future for our youth.
Want to know more about the 2026 Notes of Hope Gala? Find information at: www.ryanbartelfoundation.org/notes-of-hope
#MentalHealthMatters #YouthSupport #CommunityPartners #StrongerTogether#RyanBartelFoundation
