OkaySo is a national nonprofit working to build safe spaces for young people. Since 2018, we’ve build those spaces ourselves or helped others to do so.
We believe that when young people have even one adult with whom they can show up as their authentic self, that has the power to change their life.
what is happening and what is next?
where we’ve been:
From 2018-2026, OkaySo’s app answered over 20,000 questions from people across the United States, supporting them when they often felt like they had nowhere else to turn. Over 100 volunteer experts supported this work with deep care and compassion.
The app shut down January 2026 and all user data was deleted.
thank you:
Thank you to our experts - we couldn’t have done it without you.
Thank you to anyone who used OkaySo’s app for trusting us.
Thank you to everyone who supported our work.
what’s next:
Our training and professional development work supporting any adult working with young people will continue - scroll down for more information.
building safe spaces
young people who have a trusted adult are twice as likely to stay engaged with school or work. however -
80% of workforce development programs say they lack the ability to train their staff on these crucial skills.
all it takes is 8 minutes.
being a trusted adult doesn't take a lot of time. research shows that if someone is listened to with empathy, presence, and non-judgment, it only takes 8 minutes for that person to feel significantly better about their situation.
Find out more information about OkaySo’s trainings here.