BecomeOne, Inc
Hope Keeps Living.
Hope Keeps Living
BecomeOne creates real, stigma free spaces where teens, families, and communities can show up as they are, feel seen, and breathe a little easier. Through walks, workshops, and creative projects, we turn hard conversations about mental health and suicide into chances to learn tools, build connection, and keep hope living together.
Youth Mentorship
Interactive sessions where teens practice naming feelings, building resilience, and finding support together.
One More Light Walks
Annual gatherings honoring loved ones, sharing stories, and connecting with mental wellness resources.
Family Connection Workshops
Guided activities that help caregivers and youth talk openly, listen deeply, and rebuild trust.
Why We Started BecomeOne
BecomeOne, Inc is a Virginia-based, Latino- and female-led nonprofit created in response to rising teen suicide and a heartbreaking community loss. We bring over 20 years of mental health, education, and crisis experience to build real-world tools, creative spaces, and honest conversations that help youth and families choose hope and stay connected.
How We Work
We bring people together through stories, art, workshops, and community walks. Teens, families, and schools learn simple, practical tools for everyday mental wellness and suicide prevention. In our spaces, you can listen, share if you're ready, and leave with next steps, resources, and real connections that help hope keep living.
Growing Community Impact
Since 2020, our walks and events have gathered hundreds for healing and hope.
Youth Voices Featured
The I AM Gallery lifted over 200 student artworks into a public space of healing.
Schools And Partners
Local schools and organizations collaborate with us to normalize open mental health conversations.
Led By Experience
Our leadership blends lived loss with over twenty years of mental wellness work.
Creative Healing Projects
Exhibitions like IT'S VALID and Project Tyler turn grief into shared action.
Rooted In Community
Each walk, workshop, and gallery deepens our local connections and invites new voices in.