Through the Waters
Our mission is to nurture youth mental health by empowering students, equipping parents, and encouraging professionals.
Through the Waters
Our mission is to nurture youth mental health by empowering students, equipping parents, and encouraging professionals.
Our Story
Through the Waters was founded in 2023 by Dr. Parke, a psychologist specializing in youth mental health.
We believe that high school and college should be times of joy, peace, purpose, and growth.
Anxiety or depression should not be a main character in any young person’s story.
We believe that light dispels darkness, wounds can be healed, pain can shape purpose, and love conquers all.
Our team is on a mission is to create mental health solutions that empower students, equip parents, and encourage professionals.
Whether you’re here to support your own mental health or to access resources so you can support someone you care about… welcome.
We are with you through the waters of #mentalhealth.
Our Story
Through the Waters was founded in 2023 by Dr. Parke, a psychologist specializing in youth mental health.
We believe that high school and college should be times of joy, peace, purpose, and growth.
Anxiety or depression should not be a main character in any young person’s story.
We believe that light dispels darkness, wounds can be healed, pain can shape purpose, and love conquers all.
Our team is on a mission is to create mental health solutions that empower students, equip parents, and encourage professionals.
Whether you are here to support your own mental health or to access resources so you can support someone you care about… welcome.
We are with you through the waters of #mentalhealth.
“There is growing concern about the state of mental health among young people around the world. That concern is clearly justified.”
– UNICEF Changing Childhood Project (2021)
It was unacceptable to us that, among youth around the world…
…and the barriers to quality mental health care are many, including:
Mental Health Systems
Difficulty accessing services; long waiting lists; health insurance hassles
Quality of Services
A shortage of mental health professionals with specialty training to serve youth; lack of evidence-based care; too little focus on prevention
Comfort and Ease
Youth often report feeling uncomfortable letting someone know they’re struggling or talking to someone
Sources: Racine, McArthur, Cooke, et al. (2021); Pappas, S. (2023); Lovero, Dos Santos, Come, et al. (2023)
Our Team
Dr. Jackie Parke
CEO / PRESIDENT / CFO
Licensed psychologist specializing in youth mental health.
Ten years’ experience as a psychology professor.
Rob Parke
CTO / Vice President / Secretary
Ten years’ experience as an information technology professor.
Passionate about inclusive design and diversity.
Our Core Values
Love
We love God and people in mutual and tangible ways
Presence
We practice being present with God and people so they are heard, seen, and known
Learning
We allow our lifelong learning to be multiplied for the empowerment of others
Generosity
We steward resources to uplift others with dignity and respect
Margins
We care more for people on the margins than we care about our profit margin
YouTube Channel
Watch now to learn mental health education and tips, including coping tools, how to prioritize mental health, and more.
We donate 10% of all profits to charities that support youth mental health globally.
Get Free Coping Skills Today
Looking for ways to relieve the emotional pain of anxiety or depression? It’s hard to know what to do or even where to start.
That’s where this free Coping Checklist comes in:
When it comes to mental health tools, this digital download is your new BFF–our free gift to you.
Get Free Coping Skills Today
Looking for ways to relieve the emotional pain of anxiety or depression? It’s hard to know what to do or even where to start.
That’s where this free Coping Checklist comes in:
When it comes to mental health tools, this digital download is your new BFF–our free gift to you.