We are on a mission to inspire the world one student at a time
We serve school communities everywhere because each student has a story that every parent and teacher needs to hear.
What we do
We exist to help students see the significance of who they are
Access52 is a Canadian charity working to bridge the gap between students, their parents, and teachers. We believe that if we could motivate, challenge, and inspire people and help them see the significance of who they are, we would see a positive change in our communities.
We do this through our live, on-site events as well online, virtual events live-streamed from our studio.
WHY
THIS
MATTERS
50%
INCIDENCE
- Almost 50% of high-school students self diagnose moderate to serious levels of psychological distress.
2nd
SUICIDE
- 2nd leading cause of death for teens in Canada & the U.S.
- 6700 youth age 10-24 die prematurely each year in Canada and the U.S.
- Teen/Youth suicide rates have tripled since 1970.
MENTAL HEALTH
- 70% of mental health problems have their onset during childhood or adolescence.
- 3.2 million 12-19 year-old are at risk of developing depression.
COST
- Mental disorders in youth are ranked as the 2nd highest hospital care costs.
DEPRESSION
- Depressed teens are more likely to have trouble in school/work, struggle with relationships, and have higher rates of pregnancy/sexually transmitted diseases.
TREATMENT
- 49% of those who have suffered from depression or anxiety have never seen a doctor about the problem.
- Teens who reported strong spirituality were more likely to be in complete mental health.
What we believe
EVERY Student matters!
Our mission is to ensure that no student ever feels like their life is worth giving up.
MOTIVATE
The alarm is going off. We’re facing challenges that none of us even thought about 20 years ago. It’s time to wake up and do something. You got this!
CHALLENGE
Let’s be intentional about what we do and how we do it.
INSPIRE
The stories we tell influence our thinking and decisions. So let’s share stories that inspire hope. We’re in this together!
Michael Chiasson
Motivational Speaker & Founder
For over ten years, Michael has been helping people make an “All In” decision to be their best self by helping them find their place and conviction. As a speaker, musician, TV host, and writer, he has spoken to over 100,000 people around the world. He was the recipient of the 2016 Shepherd Leadership Award and has spoken at teacher conferences, schools, grad retreats, parent conferences and corporate events.
What students, parents, and teachers are saying
How we can help
Our events motivate, challenge, and inspire tens of thousands of people each year to make an ALL IN decision. It’s not just an event, it’s a movement. See our events section and learn how we can help your organization.