Take a private check-in on how you've been doing
A few quick, well-established questions help you understand how you've been feeling, suggest a recommended level of care, and connect you with real treatment resources near you — privately, in your browser, with crisis support available at every step.
Free · Anonymous · Takes about 5 minutes. Prefer not to check in? Go straight to crisis lines, helplines, and nearby providers.
- PHQ-9
- GAD-7
- AUDIT-C
- DAST-10
- PC-PTSD-5
Everything the check-in does
Validated screeners
PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT-C, DAST-10, and PC-PTSD-5 — all publicly available, well-supported instruments with standard scoring.
Recommended level of care
Combines screening scores with what the person is looking for to suggest a clear, appropriate next step.
findtreatment.gov locator
Searches nearby mental-health and substance-use providers, alongside always-on national lines like 988 and 911.
Built-in crisis safety
If any answer signals possible risk, the flow pauses immediately and surfaces crisis support before continuing.
Private by default
Everything runs in the browser. No responses are stored on a server or database.
Printable summary
People can print or save a clean summary of their responses and results to share with a provider.
Preventing teen suicide, one open conversation at a time
As officially stated within our Articles of Incorporation, the mission of The Open Door Project is as follows: to prevent, spread awareness about, and promote open communication regarding teen suicide.
However, this entails so much more than one sentence can explain. Through community outreach, intervention, research, funding of beneficial programs, social media, and so much more, The Open Door Project aims to not only lower the suicide rate amongst teens, but to provide support, share resources, and, as stated, promote open communication about this issue.
As our company grows, so will our impact. With your help, we can make change.
Started by someone who lived it
Our founder and CEO, Caleb Jones, has struggled with suicide and depression for years. Early in his mental health treatment, he was unsure of where to go or who to turn to — the resources existed, but finding a clear next step felt like its own obstacle.
Since then, he's built a tool to bridge that gap between struggling and treatment, and started this nonprofit to carry the mission further: lowering the suicide rate among teens by making it easier to recognize what you're going through and find real, concrete help.
Teen suicide rate, ages 15–19
Deaths per 100,000, United States, 2013–2021
Source: CDC / National Center for Health Statistics, National Vital Statistics System. This is why we exist — and why the work can't wait.
Who's behind the work
Caleb Jones
Founder & CEO
Founded The Open Door Project after his own years-long experience navigating depression and suicidal ideation, and the confusion of not knowing where to turn for help.
Lola Shoffstall
CFO
Oversees the organization’s finances and stewardship of donor funds, keeping our operations transparent and accountable.
Kaela Jennings-Swett
Secretary
Manages governance and records for the organization, supporting the board as The Open Door Project grows.
Where we work
In-person events, fundraisers, and community outreach are based in San Ramon, California.
Our check-in tool, resource directory, and school materials are free and available to anyone, anywhere in the United States.
Our nonprofit status
- California nonprofit corporation, entity #B20260391500
- EIN: 42-4758068
- We have applied for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and are currently awaiting our IRS determination letter. We'll update this page as soon as it's issued.
Open your door. Save a life.
Every donation helps us reach more teens and families with the support, resources, and open conversations that save lives.
Donate nowFunds community outreach and awareness programs for teens and families
100% of your donation goes directly to our mission — Zeffy covers processing fees
Supports free resources, research, and intervention efforts
Bring prevention and support directly to your students
We work with schools on presentations, embeddable tools, and partnerships — plus free student resources your counseling office can share today.
Volunteer with us
Outreach events, social media, fundraising, and more — our work runs on volunteers. Tell us how you'd like to help.
Contact us
Questions, partnership ideas, or just want to say hello? Reach us directly or send a message.
Whatever you're going through, you're not alone
Your answers stay in your browser and are never stored. Take a few minutes to see where things stand and what support is available — or skip straight to help below.