The CATCH Story
Families often find CATCH when they’re looking for trustworthy information, parent connection, or somewhere to begin.
CATCH grew from parents’ shared experiences and concern for children’s mental health and emotional wellness. Today, CATCH connects parents and caregivers with education, practical resources, peer support, and community so families do not have to navigate children’s mental health challenges alone.
Based in Chicago’s northern suburbs, CATCH welcomes parents everywhere to learn from its programs and resources.
Find support without starting from scratch
When you know you need support but aren’t sure where to start, CATCH’s Resource Hub brings together practical tools, trusted information, expert guidance, and real-life perspectives for parents and caregivers.
Watch the CATCH Story
Hear how CATCH began, what guides our work, and how families, volunteers, and community members can be part of it.
Why did we create CATCH?
Founder, Amy Oberholtzer shares how CATCH began with parents coming together to talk honestly about children’s mental health and the support families need.
More from the CATCH Story
These three short videos come from Dr. Lisa Novak’s Northstar Conversations interview with Dr. Brandon Gimbel.
Dr. Lisa Novak introduces CATCH’s mission and the parent-led community that grew from shared concern for children’s mental health and emotional wellness.
Learn how CATCH thinks about resilience: not as pushing children harder, but as building understanding, support, and tools that help them navigate challenges.
Hear how volunteers, community members, and partners can help families find education, resources, peer support, and connection.
Ready to take a next step?
Whether you’re looking for support, learning more about CATCH, or ready to get involved, here are a few places to begin.
Meet the parents, volunteers, board members, and staff who help carry CATCH’s mission forward.
Tell us what you’re interested in, and we’ll help you find a volunteer role that fits.
See how CATCH works with schools, partners, and community members to support mental health awareness, education, and connection.
