We don’t end the sentence; We change the story.
About CLP
Leading a nationwide effort to reimagine how we talk about, support, and treat mental health.
Bold Action for a Healthier Future
Change can’t wait
Chad’s Legacy Project was founded by Todd and Laura Crooks in honor of their son, Chad, a gifted young man who lost his life to suicide at age 21 while battling schizophrenia. Though Chad had access to care, the gaps in our mental health system proved devastating.
Todd and Laura turned their grief into a powerful call to action. Today, Chad’s Legacy is a national force advancing mental health education, access, and innovation. Guided by the belief that small ripples can become transformative waves, we are working to create a future where mental illness is met with understanding, early support, and effective, compassionate care.
Our Vision: To one day see a clear and more effective pathway in the treatment of mental illness, and a reliable prognosis for positive recovery; a future where mental illness is regarded as a disease rather than weakness and a time when families and friends also have the tools to easily support loved ones.
The more connected we are, the faster and farther we can go.
Our Community: Partners, Sponsors, Volunteers
Our community is the backbone of our impact. By connecting school districts, universities, and healthcare systems as well as mission-aligned legislators, organizations, and community members, we strengthen our ability to transform mental health support across the country. Collaboration facilitates knowledge transfer and resource-sharing to beat a speedier path to life-saving solutions and critical innovations that no single organization can achieve alone. We’re continually growing our network—and we’re looking for partners ready to accelerate change together. Are you ready?
Our goal is clear: To be a central force in mental health policy, education, and collaboration nationwide—and to save lives through action, not just awareness.
A pause for reflection; a movement for change.
Chad’s story—our legacy.
Chad was a gifted artist and a compassionate soul who battled mental illness with quiet courage. His story reminds us that mental health struggles can affect anyone and impacts everyone change can’t wait. His legacy lives on through every conversation we spark, every barrier we break, and every life we help.
Together, we continue the work—we continue the sentence.

Mental Health Deserves More Than a Full Stop.
Your gift helps us break stigma, expand access, and create the kind of mental health support every person and community deserves.
