About Us
About Our Founder
Reach Out Non-Profit was founded by Matthew Ashburn in 2022 with the mission of supporting the mental health of young people by providing resources, education, and hope to students in schools and patients in hospitals. As a teenager himself, Matthew recognized that many young people were struggling with mental health challenges and wanted to create an organization that was built by young adults and teens, for young adults and teens.
Since its founding, Reach Out has grown from a local initiative into a nonprofit serving schools, hospitals, and communities throughout Morris, Sussex, Warren, Somerset, and Bergen Counties in New Jersey. Through partnerships with schools, healthcare organizations, businesses, and community members, Reach Out has expanded its impact while remaining committed to its original mission.
What continues to set Reach Out apart is its youth-led leadership. Our organization is driven by dedicated young adults who understand the challenges many teenagers face today and are passionate about making a difference. By combining lived experience with a commitment to service, Reach Out works every day to ensure that young people have access to the mental health resources and support they need to thrive.
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Since 2022, Reach Out Non-Profit has experienced tremendous growth, expanding its impact across New Jersey. Today, we provide mental health resource kits to more than 300 schools and 20 hospitals, ensuring that students and patients have access to valuable tools that support their mental health and well-being. Each kit is thoughtfully assembled with coping strategies, educational materials, self-care items, and community resources designed to help young people navigate the challenges they may face both in school and during medical treatment.
We are incredibly proud of how far Reach Out has come in just a few short years. As the need for youth mental health resources continues to grow, we remain committed to expanding our reach, strengthening our partnerships, and ensuring that even more young people have access to the support and hope they deserve.