The Be A Light Project, Inc.
Better Brain Health in Rural Communities
The Be A Light Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving brain health in rural Iowa by breaking stigma, expanding access to resources, and strengthening community support. Through lived-experience outreach, education, and community programs, we meet people where they are in small towns—creating spaces where individuals, families, and adolescents feel seen, supported, and empowered to take a proactive approach to their emotional and mental well-being.
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The Be A Light Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization improving brain health in rural Iowa by breaking stigma, expanding access to resources, and strengthening community support.
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Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and entire communities through proactive outreach programs, education, and meaningful conversations that spark real change.
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We exist to create spaces where families and adolescents feel seen, supported, and empowered to take a proactive approach to caring for their brain health.
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We use a unique, lived-experience model to bring community engagement directly to rural towns. Because we understand the culture, the pace of life, and the barriers in small communities, we’re able to meet people where they are with practical tools, compassion, and connection.
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Rural communities often face limited mental-health resources, long waitlists, stigma, and isolation. We work to fill those gaps by offering community-based education, outreach, and supportive spaces that make mental well-being accessible and talked about.
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We partner with public service providers, like-minded organizations, and local leaders to ensure our programs are evidence-based, informative, and rooted in real lived experience.
“In rural communities, we believe support should be close to home. We’re here to normalize conversations around mental health and make help and community outreach more accessible.”
Contact Us
Have questions about who we are or what we do? Want to learn more about our mental-health outreach across Iowa?
The Be A Light Project, Inc. offers programs, events, and education designed to spark conversations, raise awareness, and support emotional well-being in rural communities. Whether you're planning a community event, health fair, school assembly, or workplace training, we provide speaking engagements and outreach tailored to your needs.
Our work includes:
-Public speaking on rural mental health and stigma reduction
-Workshops, seminars, and community events
-Youth and school programming
-Mental-health campaigns and resource distribution
-Collaboration with like-minded organizations
-Resources for high school and college tabling events
If you’re planning a community initiative or want to explore a partnership, we’d love to connect.
Fill out the contact form, and a member of our team will be in touch soon. We look forward to hearing from you!
