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Green · Amber · Red

“How is your child, really?”

Know where your child is.
Know what to do next.

BRAVE uses a simple three-level model to show you exactly where your child is right now — and give you a clear path forward. Not a diagnosis. A direction.

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Green · Amber · Red
Know where your child is — know what to do next
Free Brave Check-In — 4 minutes

That already makes you a champion.

Every young person navigating mental health deserves someone in their corner — someone who noticed something was off, who showed up anyway, who looked for answers before being forced to. Right now, that’s you.

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t the crisis. It’s the in-between — when something feels different about your child but you can’t quite name it. BRAVE was built for that space. The three-level model below is your map — not a clinical assessment, not a diagnosis. A direction, and a community to walk it with.

Green — Prevention & Learning

You’re in a good place.
Let’s keep it that way.

Prevention is the most powerful tool there is. Your child appears to be doing well right now. The families who navigate hard moments best are the ones who prepared earlier — not the ones who reacted faster.

This is your moment to build knowledge, language, and connection before it’s urgently needed. Green doesn’t mean nothing will ever change. It means right now, your child has a strong foundation — and you are already showing up as the champion they need.

Signs you may be at Green
Your child eats and sleeps consistently for them
They show interest in activities and people they enjoy
They can calm down after being upset
They communicate with at least one trusted adult
They seek connection with family or peers

What BRAVE offers you at Green

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Green Support Tools
Free connection rituals, daily check-ins, and conversation starters. Practical tools for right now.
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Amber — Concerns & Support

Something needs attention —
and you noticed.

A plan reduces panic. Amber covers a range. At the lower end: subtle shifts you’ve noticed but can’t quite name. At the higher end: visible, sustained changes that feel significant.

Whatever your Amber looks like, the message is the same: you don’t need certainty to act. You need a direction. BRAVE gives you one.

Early signals — subtle but worth noting
Frequently on edge, tense, or unable to settle
Overwhelmed by things that didn’t previously bother them
Significantly more time alone than before
Lost confidence in areas they previously felt capable
Using avoidance to cope — sleep, gaming, isolation
Active concerns — needs attention this week
Significant sustained changes in mood or energy
Withdrawal from people they care about
More irritable or emotionally reactive than usual
Masking or hiding how they really feel
Your concern has grown significantly in recent months
Asking about suicide does not plant the idea — it opens the door to honesty. If you’re wondering, it’s okay to ask directly and calmly.

What BRAVE offers you at Amber

Amber Support Tools
The 60-second reset, open door conversation scripts, and awareness tools for parents navigating active concerns. Free.
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Amber Support Program — Waitlist
Our dedicated program for parents navigating active concerns is in development. Join the waitlist and BRAVE will reach out to you personally — not a form, a real conversation.
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Red — Immediate Support

Your child may need support
right now.

Trust your instincts. You are not overreacting.

If you’re at Red, there is one thing that matters above everything else: don’t wait, and don’t face this alone. Professional support comes first. BRAVE is here alongside that — for connection, resource navigation, and community when things begin to stabilize.

Signs your child may be at Red
Said things like “I don’t want to be here” or “I wish I could disappear”
Expressed feeling hopeless or like a burden to others
Talked about or shown signs of harming themselves
Given away meaningful possessions
Sudden calm after a period of significant distress
You are concerned they may not be safe right now
Even one of these, even once, is worth taking seriously. Asking your child directly — “Are you thinking about hurting yourself?” — does not plant the idea. It opens the door to honesty and safety.

Three immediate steps

1
Call or text 988
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — free, confidential, 24/7. They are trained for exactly this moment.
2
Call 911 if in immediate danger
Immediate physical danger — do not wait. Do not leave your child alone if safety is a concern.
3
Stay present. Stay calm.
Your steady, quiet presence matters more than perfect words. You don’t need to fix this moment — you just need to be in it with them.

Immediate contacts

988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text, 24/7)
911 — Emergency services

Not sure where your child is right now?

The Brave Check-In takes 4 minutes.

Answer honestly. Get Green, Amber, or Red — and a clear path forward. If it helps, share it with another parent.

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Our clinical & professional backbone.

Every program BRAVE delivers is designed and overseen by the Brave Collective — a group of qualified mental health professionals, educators, and specialists who ensure everything we do with children and young people is safe, evidence-informed, and credible.

BRAVE is an educational and peer-support program. We are not therapy — and we never operate without appropriate clinical governance. The Collective is not a rubber stamp. It is the reason you can trust what we build.

Every child deserves a champion.

You’re already showing up. BRAVE is here to make sure you know exactly what to do next.

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