SOMETHINGS
What role does a mentor play?
Our mentors play a dual role: supportive listeners when your teen needs and knowledgeable guides offering actionable advice. All rooted in the leading science in flourishing.
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What role does a mentor play?
Our mentors play a dual role: supportive listeners when your teen needs and knowledgeable guides offering actionable advice. All rooted in the leading science in flourishing.
Scroll to see how it works
The research
Mentorship is backed by scientific evidence
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80%
80% of Somethings teens say that they would be “very disappointed” if they no longer had access to their mentor.
The research
Mentorship is backed by scientific evidence
Click to view source
80%
80% of Somethings teens say that they would be “very disappointed” if they no longer had access to their mentor.
Goal setting & progress tracking
Our mentors collaborate with you and your teen to establish meaningful 3, 6, and 12 month goals. We ensure that short-term objectives and actionable tools provided by mentors enable consistent progress.
Goal setting & progress tracking
Our mentors collaborate with you and your teen to establish meaningful 3, 6, and 12 month goals. We ensure that short-term objectives and actionable tools provided by mentors enable consistent progress.
Flexible, as needed support
Our mentors are always available for your teen on their schedule. Whether it’s running to-and-from practice or in between classes, your teen receives access to unlimited texting and video calls with their mentor.
Flexible, as needed support
Our mentors are always available for your teen on their schedule. Whether it’s running to-and-from practice or in between classes, your teen receives access to unlimited texting and video calls with their mentor.
Parent monthly updates
Each month, you get to guide your teen's mentorship. You’ll receive a personal video update from their mentor, data on how much they’ve been interacting, and any action items for you as the parent.
Lexi's monthly update
Jan
2023
2 hrs
video call
185
messages
12
day streak
3
goals hit
*you can text or email or team at any time
Parent monthly updates
Each month, you get to guide your teen's mentorship. You’ll receive a personal video update from their mentor, data on how much they’ve been interacting, and any action items for you as the parent.
Lexi's monthly update
Jan
2023
2 hrs
video call
185
messages
12
day streak
3
goals hit
*you can text or email or team at any time
80% of Somethings teens responded “very disappointed” if they were to no longer have access to their mentor.
80% of Somethings teens responded “very disappointed” if they were to no longer have access to their mentor.
What does a typical week of mentorship look like?*
*Every Somethings mentorship is unique. The common thread is consistent and active support from a mentor. Here is an example of what a week could look like between your teen and their mentor.
Conversation
Wellness check
Activity
Goal focused
Daily support
Sat
3
Video Call
4 - 4:45 pm
Mentor checks in on teen’s plans and goals for the week
Sun
4
Wellness check
8am
Teen completes a wellness check in the app
Affirmations
8am
Mentor ensures that teen has completed their pre-determined affirmations goal
Text exchange
8-8:30pm
Mentor responds to something that happened that day
Mon
5
Text exchange
2-2:05pm
Teen sends a few texts back and forth with mentor between classes
Tue
6
Mentor and teen take a break for a day
Wed
7
Journal
8am
Teen documents their emotions throught stressful times in the week
Text exchange
8-8:30pm
Mentor responds to something that happened that day
Thu
8
Quick video call
8-8:25pm
Mentor checks in on teen’s plans for the weekend
Fri
9
Text exchange
8-8:30pm
Mentor and teen coordinate time for live call on Saturday
What does a typical week of mentorship look like?*
*Every Somethings mentorship is unique. The common thread is consistent and active support from a mentor. Here is an example of what a week could look like between your teen and their mentor.
Conversation
Wellness check
Activity
Goal focused
Daily support
Sat
3
Video Call
4 - 4:45 pm
Mentor checks in on teen’s plans and goals for the week
Sun
4
Wellness check
8am
Teen completes a wellness check in the app
Affirmations
8am
Mentor ensures that teen has completed their pre-determined affirmations goal
Text exchange
8-8:30pm
Mentor responds to something that happened that day
Mon
5
Text exchange
2-2:05pm
Teen sends a few texts back and forth with mentor between classes
Tue
6
Mentor and teen take a break for a day
Wed
7
Journal
8am
Teen documents their emotions throught stressful times in the week
Text exchange
8-8:30pm
Mentor responds to something that happened that day
Thu
8
Quick video call
8-8:25pm
Mentor checks in on teen’s plans for the weekend
Fri
9
Text exchange
8-8:30pm
Mentor and teen coordinate time for live call on Saturday
Is mentorship right for your teen?
Freestanding support
Mentors help teens when they want support from someone who’s overcome the same challenges
Alongside clinical care
Mentors help teens make faster progress when used in tandem with their clinical care
Is mentorship right for your teen?
Freestanding support
Mentors help teens when they want support from someone who’s overcome the same challenges
Alongside clinical care
Mentors help teens make faster progress when used in tandem with their clinical care
Our matching process
Step 1: Complete questionnaire
Your teen completes a matching questionnaire to find the right mentor match based on shared life experiences, interests, long term goals, and preferred communication method.
Step 2: Teen accepts match
Our team will select 3 mentor matches for your teen. Then, your teen picks the mentor that they want to move forward with.
Step 3: Parent accepts match
You get to approve your teen’s choice before getting started. Once confirmed, we match your teen with their mentor in our app and initiate the mentorship.
Our matching process
Step 1: Complete questionnaire
Your teen completes a matching questionnaire to find the right mentor match based on shared life experiences, interests, long term goals, and preferred communication method.
Step 2: Teen accepts match
Our team will select 3 mentor matches for your teen. Then, your teen picks the mentor that they want to move forward with.
Step 3: Parent accepts match
You get to approve your teen’s choice before getting started. Once confirmed, we match your teen with their mentor in our app and initiate the mentorship.
Comparison chart
See how mentorship compares to the other support systems available to teens.
Product features
Somethings
In-person mentorship
Traditional therapy
Relatable support from someone who’s overcome what your teen is going through
Relatable support from someone who’s overcome what your teen is going through
Evidence-based
Evidence-based
Texting & video call
Texting & video call
Unlimited support, 7 days a week
Unlimited support, 7 days a week
Parent involvement
Parent involvement
Flexible scheduling
Flexible scheduling
Comparison chart
See how mentorship compares to the other support systems available to teens.
Product features
Somethings
In-person mentorship
Traditional therapy
Relatable support from someone who’s overcome what your teen is going through
Evidence-based
Texting & video call
Unlimited support, 7 days a week
Parent involvement
Flexible scheduling
FAQ
How do you ensure that my teen is safe?
How do you ensure that my teen is safe?
Is the relationship between my teen and their mentor confidential?
Is the relationship between my teen and their mentor confidential?
What happens if my teen is ever in harms way?
What happens if my teen is ever in harms way?
Is there a minimum age?
Is there a minimum age?
FAQ
How do you ensure that my teen is safe?
Is the relationship between my teen and their mentor confidential?
What happens if my teen is ever in harms way?
Is there a minimum age?
Still have questions?
Book a call with a member from our team who can answer any question that you might have about Somethings.
Still have questions?
Book a call with a member from our team who can answer any question that you might have about Somethings.
Still have questions?
Book a call with a member from our team who can answer any question that you might have about Somethings.
Give your teen the support that they need in the way that they want.
Give your teen the support that they need in the way that they want.