Resilience EdTM
Free Program IN CALIFORNIA Helping Teens Quit Vaping
& Build Unshakable Resilience
The Resilience Ed Program is coming to California! We are following interest in the Sacramento and Santa Monica areas.
We will keep you updated.
How It Works
Full Year Program
Resilience, Vaping Addiction Recovery + Leadership Topics. Student-led, with school admin and mentor guidance
Student-Led
Topics are completed at the student's pace, with positive peer and adult involvement
We replaced detention with recovery. Now students want to be in class.
A free, grant-funded program reducing addiction in Utah schools—
during school hours, with zero student cost.
1. What makes Resilience Ed different from other school programs?
Resilience Ed focuses on recovery, not just prevention. We help students already struggling with addiction through:
* A mix of in-person and self-led topics during-school (minimal disruption).
* Evidence-based methods (CBT, peer support, trauma-informed care).
* No stigma—privacy-protected and counselor-supported.
2. How does Resilience Ed fit into our school’s schedule?
Topics are self-paced with minimal disruption. Monthly in-person sessions are planned with your team.
3. What’s required from our school?
Only a staff liaison, space (e.g., classroom), and parent consent. We handle training and materials.
4. How is this program funded?
100% covered by grants or donations. We help with grant applications.
5. How do you measure success?
We track reductions in disciplinary incidents, absenteeism, and improvement in student-reported coping skills.
6. What about student privacy?
No names are attached to feedback. Participation is confidential and counselor-supported.
7. How quickly can we start?
Launch in as little as 2–4 weeks after grant approval. We expedite the process.
8. Can we customize the program?
Yes! Topics are flexible based on student needs and school goals.
1. Is this program really free?
Yes! Grants and donations cover all costs—no fees for families.
2. How will this help my teen?
Teens learn emotional resilience, leadership, and healthy coping skills to choose life free of vaping and self-medication.
3. Is participation confidential?
Absolutely. No names are shared, and feedback is anonymous.
4. What if my child doesn’t struggle with addiction?
All teens benefit—it’s framed as wellness skills, not just recovery.
5. How are parents involved?
Opt in to Resilient ParentsTM! You’ll receive monthly progress updates.
6. Who teaches the program?
Trained facilitators with program training, state school classroom credentials, and peer-support expertise.
7. How can I bring Resilience Ed to my teen’s school?
Email this template to your principal or counselor to advocate for the program.
free PDF: How to Get This Program At Your Student's School
CALIFORNIA Grants Cover Resilience Ed 100%. Here’s How It Works.
Step 1: Check eligibility (California State Grant Guidelines).
Step 2: Start anytime! Need help? We review drafts for free.
ALREADY HAVE FUNDING? See how Resilience Ed Qualifies—No Extra Cost!
Donations Welcome
• For Grant-Ineligible Schools or for Communities wanting to help: Donations bridge the gap.
• Tax-Deductible Giving: Support students directly via:
Thank you for your patience!
Trusted Funding Platform Coming Soon
We are in progress of attaining our 501c3 status. We are independently qualifying for these and will update this section regularly.
Resilience Ed Mission
We empower youth to overcome addiction and build unshakable resilience by mastering skills of (a) emotional agility, (b) purpose-driven decision-making, and (c) radical self-advocacy—through methods most have never encountered.
We reject one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, we blend trauma-informed neuroscience, experiential learning, and the hard-won wisdom of those who’ve walked the path from despair to extraordinary achievement.
Resilience Ed Vision Statement
We believe every young person—no matter their background, struggles, or circumstances—holds an unshakable capacity to learn, grow, and thrive. Resilience Ed exists to transform barriers into breakthroughs by equipping students with the tools, mentorship, and mindset to navigate life, claim their confidence, and build a future defined by purpose, not limits.
Education isn’t just about academics; it’s about skills of hope, excitement to learn, and the stubborn refusal to let any student fall through the cracks. We measure our success not only in grades earned, but in stories rewritten… This is for the student who believed ‘I can’t’ and now says ‘I will.’
What Actual Students Say About Their Resilience Ed Experience
I would recommend this class to a friend because mental health is a very important thing that can impact your life in different ways.
This class made me feel amazing and not under pressure like other classes.
A lesson I have taken from class and actually used is you don’t need drugs to be okay.
-(Anonymous Student)
L. N. - Teenager
I have the biggest trust issues out there and I trusted her with my issues. I was mentally ready and felt safe enough to take a step.
I was a nicotine addict for 1 year, [spending] $30 every 2 weeks. That was 5000 puffs (vape), so basically a hit every 10 minutes. I talked to Jenn, and you know what’s good? It took me way less time than I thought.
I'm handling tough situations differently now by staying calm and being more respectful and validating.
A lesson I have taken from class and actually used is you don’t need drugs to be okay.
-(Anonymous Student)
This class helped me understand the ways my emotions would effect me long term.
This class helped me understand the ways my emotions would effect me long term.
K. N. - Age 20
All I’m saying is, please get help… Pick the right person, someone who works because they want to, Ms. Jenn was the right person for me.
I was really shy, so all I did was listen and avoid eye contact. But it’s okay because Ms. Jenn got you. She is gentle, she listens to your silence, she hears your unspoken words.
*HIPPA Compliant. These are not pictures of actual students.
What Schools Say About Resilience Ed
“It has been heartbreaking to see these students in my office, having to expel them, and unable to do anything to really help them. It was an endless circle of nothing changing. This program is exactly what our school has been looking for. School administrators and teachers are excited. The students are feeling the change. I have hope now.”
– M. Chipman, Dean of Students
American Academy of Innovation
This school uses the Utah Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Grant
After-Program Survey For School Administration & Teachers
