SL24: Unlocke the Light
The UNLOCKE THE LIGHT movement has three objectives: 1. Educate high school and college students to the signs of depression, remove the stigma of depression, and make available resources to help people with depression and the real threat of suicide. 2. Assist high school and college students with the transitions of life, helping them gain the tools to live life with mental illness and finding the tools to cope with the many challenges that life brings. 3. Support young people by creating a safe haven where high school and college students can receive support and speak to peers about their struggles with mental health and the threat of suicide.
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Mental illness does not care if you were a college athlete or homecoming king. For Sean Locke, depression did not read his resume or care how much hope or potential he had in his life. Sean was a part of everyone’s team. Whether it was picking his little sister up from school or spending countless hours on the court, his light and love made him everyone’s first round draft pick. Despite his shining personality, he was not able to see out of the darkness. Sean lost his battle to depression on July 18, 2018. Just a few weeks before his 24th birthday.
Sean’s life and death has touched many people. Sean was always willing to help others, he was always willing to be a friend to anyone. Sean was a kind, caring and loving person. In his spirit, the Locke family has begun the SL24: UnLocke the Light Foundation. The UNLOCKE THE LIGHT movement has three objectives:
Sean’s life and death has touched many people. Sean was always willing to help others, he was always willing to be a friend to anyone. Sean was a kind, caring and loving person. In his spirit, the Locke family has begun the SL24: UnLocke the Light Foundation. The UNLOCKE THE LIGHT movement has three objectives:
- Educate high school and college students to the signs of depression, remove the stigma of depression, and make available resources to help people with depression and the real threat of suicide.
- Assist high school and college athletes with the transition from a life of sports to a life free from depression or with the tools to manage depression. Over 30% of D1 athletes will deal with depression either in their last year of playing or the year right after playing.
- Support young people by creating a safe haven where high school and college students can receive support and speak to peers about their struggles with depression and the threat of suicide.
In 2020, SL24: UnLocke the Light opened Sean's House, actualizing goal #3 of our mission. In 2023, the first Sean's Room was opened at St. Mark's High School, Sean's alma mater. It is an extension of Sean's House within the accessible school setting.
As we work to expand our reach across the entire state of Delaware, funds raised will support continued programming in Sean's Room in St. Mark's High School, The Warehouse, Salesianum School, and staffing Sean's Room at St. Georges High School.
As we work to expand our reach across the entire state of Delaware, funds raised will support continued programming in Sean's Room in St. Mark's High School, The Warehouse, Salesianum School, and staffing Sean's Room at St. Georges High School.
About SL24: Unlocke the Light
Mission: The UNLOCKE THE LIGHT movement has three objectives: 1. Educate high school and college students to the signs of depression, remove the stigma of depression, and make available resources to help people with depression and the real threat of suicide. 2. Assist high school and college students with the transitions of life, helping them gain the tools to live life with mental illness and finding the tools to cope with the many challenges that life brings. 3. Support young people by creating a safe haven where high school and college students can receive support and speak to peers about their struggles with mental health and the threat of suicide.
On September 24, 2020 we opened Sean's House. Sean’s House is a mental health safe haven for young adults ages 14-24, created by the local non-profit SL24: Unlocke the Light. We promote our guests’ mental wellness by providing access to trained peer support specialists and assistance connecting with community mental health resources, as well as by providing space for guests to do schoolwork, relax with friends, or simply pick up a hot cup of coffee. It is our hope to reduce the rate of youth suicide by providing a place for young adults to feel safe, welcomed, and supported. Sean's House is open 24/7 and free of charge.
County Served: Kent; New Castle; Sussex
Office Location(s): Newark
Sector: Mental Health & Crisis Prevention
