Create a Lighthouse

Be the reason someone reaches back.

A Lighthouse is anyone who chooses to notice, check in, and help someone reconnect before crisis. Start one tonight.

What is a Lighthouse

A trusted circle that chooses to notice.

It is not a building. It is not an app. It is a person, a group, or a place that quietly decides, we will not let anyone spiral alone.

A friend group
A school
A university
A sports team
A workplace
An online community
A family
An individual
How it works

Five steps. Tonight.

You don't need an organization. You don't need permission. You only need to begin.

  1. 1

    Choose your Lighthouse.

    Decide which form fits your world, from one person to a whole community.

  2. 2

    Gather your people.

    Invite the friends, classmates, teammates, or members who care.

  3. 3

    Learn the L.I.G.H.T. Method.

    Five simple steps anyone can use to notice and check in.

  4. 4

    Commit to checking in.

    Build a rhythm. A message. A coffee. A small, steady presence.

  5. 5

    Become part of the network.

    Join Lightkeepers around the world building the same thing, together.

Choose your level

Five ways to begin.

Become a Lightkeeper

The simplest Lighthouse
is one person.

A Lightkeeper is someone who chooses to notice, willing to check in, willing to listen, willing to guide. That can start with you.

Start your Lighthouse

Take the first step.

Three quick steps. About a minute. You'll get a short welcome email and the starter toolkit if you want it.

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Step 1 of 3, About you
Step 1 of 3

About you

We only ask for what's needed to send you the welcome email and toolkit.

New to this? Learn the L.I.G.H.T. Method first.

If you are in immediate danger, please contact emergency services. The Lighthouse Foundation is not an emergency service.

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