Tillys Life Center

Tilly's Life Center (TLC) is a transformative nonprofit at the forefront of addressing the urgent mental health crisis faced by today's young people. 

Through strategic partnerships with educational institutions and community-based organizations in Southern California, TLC offers its "I Am Me" curriculum, equipping adolescents and young adults with critical life skills to develop a healthy identity and positive mindset, manage emotions, achieve personal and academic goals, foster strong relationships, and make responsible decisions—ultimately setting them on a path toward lasting success and overall well-being.

Since launching its pilot program in 2013, TLC has served more than 27,000 youth through partnerships with schools and youth-serving organizations including youth in treatment at CHOC hospital. 

Participants consistently report increased self-awareness, improved communication skills, stronger relationships, and greater confidence in managing their mental health.