As a nonprofit, we provide pro bono psychotherapy to youth, emerging adults, and families affected by suicide, offering crucial interventions within 24/48 hours of referral, bypassing the typical 6 to 12-month waiting period. With the WCCMHB funding award, we are expanding youth access to mental health care by introducing an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for at-risk youth, utilizing evidence-based treatments. Implementing a step-up/step-down continuum of care through Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and outpatient counseling can significantly enhance the effectiveness of mental health services. This holistic approach aims to prevent and intervene early in mental health concerns, contributing to a more resilient and proactive mental health framework for the Winnebago community, which faces some of the highest youth suicide rates in Illinois.