People are more
than a moment.
We make room for individual experiences without asking people to disclose personal stories. We value participation that respects choice, dignity and privacy.
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A future built
Bring people together.
Human first.
01 · Belonging 02 · Practical learningMake the next
03 · ResponsibilityBe honest about
Listen before
There’s more than
Clear expectations.
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About us
A future built
on belonging.
Thrive Together’s purpose is simple: make space for connection, make prevention education more approachable and help people find a useful next step.
Our mission
Bring people together.
Help possibility grow.
We’re developing a foundation centered on suicide prevention education and community connection.
Our goal is to turn care into practical action: clearer conversations, stronger connections and a better understanding of where to find support.
That means making room for different perspectives, drawing on established resources and being clear about what we can offer. We are not a crisis line, a clinical service or a replacement for professional care.
What guides us
Human first.
Thoughtful in practice.
We want the experience of this work to reflect its purpose: respectful, welcoming and grounded in the realities of people’s lives.
People are more
Make the next
step clearer.
We favor understandable information, relevant examples and clear boundaries. Learning should help people know what they can do—and when to seek additional support.
Be honest about
the evidence.
We distinguish plans from established programs, and training feedback from long-term outcomes. We present sources and limitations clearly, so you can understand what the evidence does and does not show.
Experience in suicide prevention
Meet the PROSPER team.
Meet the professionals behind PROSPER’s education and curriculum. These are their published PROSPER roles, not Foundation board appointments.
Dr. Kent A. Corso
Founder of PROSPER
PsyD, BCBA-D
Clinical psychology and behavior analysis.
Dr. Lesley Manson
PROSPER Master Trainer
PsyD
Integrated behavioral healthcare and professional education.
Mary Reagan
Behavioral Systems Consultant
MS, JD, BCBA, LBA, IBA
Behavioral systems and organizational practice.
William E. Miller
Director of Curriculum & Design
M.A.Ed. · Ph.D. Candidate
Certified educator specializing in curriculum design, youth, parents and educators.
Learn more about the team’s experience on PROSPER’s official team page.
Community-led thinking
Listen before
building the answer.
A meaningful program starts with the people it is meant to serve.
As the Foundation develops, we want to understand what makes learning accessible locally: when people can attend, what language is helpful, which services already exist and what support people want after an event.
Community participation should be purposeful, not symbolic. Our aim is to invite feedback early, explain how it will be used and make it possible to contribute without sharing private experiences.
Explore community leadership ↗Your part in what comes next
There’s more than
one way to contribute.
The Foundation’s formal volunteer and partnership opportunities are still being shaped. In the meantime, start with an existing resource, a learning opportunity or a conversation with your organization.
For community groups
Explore where prevention education could fit in the spaces you already share. Consider who should be included in planning and what would help people participate.
See the community pathway ↗For organizations
Review your existing support information and identify an appropriate contact for learning and wellbeing. Established PROSPER services are available to explore separately.
Contact PROSPER about its services ↗For individuals
Get familiar with trusted support resources, read about prevention and choose a learning opportunity that suits your role. A thoughtful first step is enough to begin.
Start with trusted resources ↗A few important distinctions
Clear expectations.
Stronger trust.
Is Thrive Together a crisis service?
No. This website provides information and links to established services. In the U.S., call or text 988 for immediate emotional support. Visit our support page for additional options.
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Merchandise checkout is not open yet. You can view the launch collection while fulfillment and pricing are finalized. This website does not currently collect donations or represent tax-deductible giving.
How is PROSPER represented on this site?
PROSPER provides the training and evaluation information linked here. We identify its team, resources and reported results at source; these remain distinct from Thrive Together Foundation initiatives.