'“Where families find strength and kids feel understood”
Mentorship for Families: When Something Feels Off
You've noticed something.
Maybe your kid is more irritable than usual. Or they're withdrawing. Or they're acting out in ways that don't feel like them.
You're wondering: Is this normal? Am I overreacting? Should I be doing something?
You're not overreacting. And yes, you should do something. But you don't need to panic.
You just need clarity.
The Problem Parents Face
When your kid starts to struggle emotionally, the path forward is confusing.
You don't know:
If this is a phase or something more serious
Whether to wait and see or act now
What kind of help they actually need (therapy? mentorship? medication?)
Where to even start
And the system doesn't help:
Wait times for assessments: Months
Wait times for treatment after diagnosis: More months
Cost: Thousands (if you go private to skip the wait)
Meanwhile, things are getting worse at home.
Your kid is pulling away. Grades are slipping. Conflict is increasing. And you're lying awake at 3 a.m. googling symptoms, wondering if you're missing something critical.
What Happens If You Wait
Here's what most parents don't realize:
There's a window where early support can prevent a crisis.
If you catch the shift early — the irritability, the withdrawal, the sudden mood changes — you can support, guide, and redirect before things escalate.
But if you wait?
Small struggles become bigger ones. Manageable stress becomes a mental health crisis. And the road back is longer, harder, and more expensive — emotionally and financially.
By the time most families get help, they're already in crisis mode.
We help you act before that happens.
What Mentorship Does
Your kid doesn't need another adult telling them what to do. They need someone safe to talk to.
A mentor is:
Not a parent (so there's no pressure to protect you)
Not a therapist (so it doesn't feel clinical or broken)
Not a teacher (so there's no authority or judgment)
Just someone who listens. Who gets it. Who's been through hard things and knows how to hold space without trying to fix everything.
For your kid:
A place to be honest without fear of disappointing anyone
Someone who won't judge them for struggling
Skills they'll use for life (self-awareness, emotional regulation, resilience)
For you:
Clarity on what you're seeing and whether it's something to act on
Support navigating the system (therapy, doctors, school)
Reassurance that you're not doing this alone
And for your family:
Less conflict at home
Earlier intervention before things escalate
A path forward that doesn't require waiting months for help
Why This Work Is Personal
I didn't know my daughter Maddie was struggling until it was too late.
She was 14 when we lost her to suicide. The warning signs were there — irritability, withdrawal, mood changes — but I didn't know what I was looking at.
I thought it was just teenage stuff. I thought she'd grow out of it. I thought if I gave her space, she'd come to me when she was ready.
I was wrong.
The MentorWell exists so other families don't miss what I missed.
This isn't just a program. It's my attempt to help you see what I couldn't.
What You Can Do Next
If something feels off with your kid and you don't know what to do, start here:
1. Take the Teen Signal Check (Free, 3 minutes) Answer 12 questions about what you're seeing. You'll get a clear answer: Green, Yellow, or Red — and specific next steps.
2. Book a Free Discovery Call Talk to someone on our team. Ask questions. Figure out if mentorship is the right fit for your family.
You're not overreacting. You're paying attention. That's parenting.
Now let's figure out what to do next.