Across Central Texas earlier this year, students at multiple schools organized walkouts and peaceful demonstrations to share their concerns about issues affecting their communities. In Hays County and beyond, young people have stepped out of classrooms and into public spaces to be seen and heard, reminding us all of the power of youth civic engagement. 

As a clinical social worker, what strikes me most isn’t the specific topic of any one event—but that young people are stepping forward at all. 

Get Support Together Partners with Code2College to Power Technology Development and Expand Access to Mental Health Resources

Get Support Together (GST), a nationwide mental health access platform, is proud to announce a new partnership with Code2College, a leading nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to STEM education and careers for high school students.  Through this collaboration, GST will engage Code2College students in the ongoing development of its platform—providing real-world coding experience while advancing a shared mission of increasing access, opportunity, and equity.

Code2College’s mission is to dramatically increase the number of minority and low-income students who enter and excel in STEM education and careers by providing free coding education, professional development, mentorship, and paid internship opportunities. Their model focuses on education, exposure, and experience, equipping students with both technical skills and real-world industry access.

“Partnering with Code2College aligns perfectly with our vision,” said Brea Black, Founder and Mental Health Advocate at Get Support Together. “We are building a platform centered on access—access to mental health resources and access to opportunity. By working with these talented students, we are not only strengthening our technology, but also investing in the next generation of innovators.”

Through the partnership, Code2College students will contribute to web and CRM development projects within the GST platform, gaining hands-on experience in a live production environment and introduction to the unique ZOHO integrated solutions. These opportunities reflect Code2College’s commitment to preparing students for careers in technology through meaningful, project-based work and professional mentorship.

Get Support Together was created to address the fragmented nature of mental health systems by offering a centralized, easy-to-navigate database of resources spanning clinical care, community-based services, and alternative healing approaches. By organizing support around real-life experiences and needs, GST empowers individuals, families, and professionals to find the right care—when it matters most.

“This collaboration represents what’s possible when mission-driven organizations come together,” Black added. “We are not just building a platform—we are building an ecosystem, and that includes uplifting future talent who will shape the systems of tomorrow.”

Together, Get Support Together and Code2College are demonstrating how cross-sector collaboration can drive both technological innovation and social impact—connecting communities not only to mental health resources, but also to pathways of opportunity.