Georgetown University · Thrive Center

About Haven.

A digital haven where young people — and the adults who support them — can find accessible, evidence-based mental health information from Georgetown University clinicians and researchers.

Our mission.

Haven is dedicated to revolutionizing mental health support for teens and young adults. We believe that accessible, evidence-based information has the power to foster understanding, reduce stigma, and promote well-being. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive, user-friendly platform that serves as a trusted resource for youth, parents, educators, and healthcare providers.

Our story

We created Haven to provide a centralized, reliable source of mental health information for teens and young adults, who are living in a time of increasing stress, social media pressure, and global uncertainty. Our team of mental health professionals, educators, and technology experts came together with a shared vision: to create a digital haven where young people and those who support them can find the resources they need to navigate a complex and sometimes confusing mental health landscape.

What sets us apart

Age-appropriate content
Our resources are carefully crafted to address the unique needs and experiences of different age groups.
Multi-audience approach
Providing content for youth, parents, educators, and clinicians recognizes the importance of a supportive community.
Engaging multimedia
Our use of animations and interactive content makes complex topics more accessible and relatable.
Expert-backed information
All our resources are developed and reviewed by mental health professionals to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Continuous updates
We stay abreast of the latest research and trends in youth mental health to keep our content current and effective.
Rooted at Georgetown
Haven is a project of Georgetown University's Thrive Center for Children, Families, and Communities and the Department of Psychiatry.

Accessibility statement.

At Haven, we are committed to ensuring our website is accessible to all users, regardless of ability or technology. We strive to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards and are continually working to improve the accessibility of our content.

Our accessibility features include

  • Alt text for images
  • Keyboard navigation
  • High contrast mode
  • Adjustable text size
  • Screen reader compatibility
  • Captions on video content

Report an issue

If you encounter any accessibility issues or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at [email protected]. We take every report seriously and aim to respond promptly.

Privacy policy.

Haven is designed to be a safe space to learn. We keep data collection to the minimum needed to understand how the site is used and make it better.

What we collect

Haven uses Google Analytics to measure aggregate site usage — things like which pages are visited, how long people stay, and which resources are most helpful. This information is anonymous and aggregated. We do not use it to identify individual visitors.

What we don't collect

  • We do not require accounts, logins, or registration to use Haven.
  • We do not collect names, email addresses, or contact information unless you choose to email us directly.
  • We do not collect health information or store anything you type into interactive activities. Reflections and journal entries in our mindfulness activities stay on your device and are not transmitted to us.
  • We do not sell, rent, or share visitor data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies

Google Analytics sets cookies to distinguish repeat visits in aggregate. You can block or clear these through your browser settings, or use the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. Haven works fully with cookies disabled.

Embedded content

Videos on Haven are hosted on Vimeo and YouTube. When you play a video, those services may set their own cookies and collect usage data under their privacy policies. Links to external organizations (Child Mind Institute, Military OneSource, NAMI, and others) take you to sites with their own privacy practices.

Crisis resources

When you use a phone or text link on Haven (such as 988 or the Crisis Text Line), you connect directly with that service. Haven does not see or record those conversations.

Children's privacy

Haven provides content for young people ages 9 and up. Because we do not collect personal information from any visitor, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Parents and caregivers with questions can reach us at [email protected].

Changes to this policy

We'll update this page if our practices change, and note the date of the most recent revision below.

Last updated: September 2026

Get in touch.

Have a question, a suggestion, a correction, or a resource you think we should include? We'd love to hear from you.

Email the Haven team

We aim to respond within a few business days.

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