Bold Ascents is dedicated to guiding youth toward building a bold future filled with empowerment, accountability, and opportunity.

The value of feeling seen and heard as a young individual is at the forefront of our work.

At Bold Ascents, our mission is to empower and support adolescents and young adults across the country, ages 14-30, both in their transition home from treatment programs and those without treatment history who may need additional support at home.

Who We Help

Bold Ascents supports adolescents and young adults, ages 14 to 30, of all genders, through daily mentor support that is solution-focused, relational, and direct, with a strong emphasis on client choice. We support clients with varying mental health diagnoses from anxiety, to depression to substance use.

  • Transitioning home from treatment

  • Feeling stuck or navigating daily life with minimal structure, struggling to build momentum, overly reliant on parents, or needing support to foster independence and move toward greater autonomy

  • Resistant to pursuing a higher level of care, seeking a neutral, choice-driven space to explore next steps on their own terms

  • Without prior treatment history but may benefit from structured, non-clinical support, including those seeking to establish care gradually or who are not yet ready to engage in therapy

  • Burned out from therapy or treatment, needing a different kind of support that honors choice, meets them where they are, and helps them re-engage with their goals in a way they define

Mentoring Program

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    90 DAYS OF MENTOR SUPPORT

    To build a solid foundation of rapport for an effective support system during any initial challenges that often occur within the first three months of a client’s transition home

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    SEAMLESS TRANSITION FROM TREATMENT

    Collaboration with the outgoing treatment program team for a smooth transition into the home environment

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    DAILY CONTACTS

    A combination of phone calls, text messages, and video calls to touch base with the mentee on a daily basis, providing support during their transition home

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    WEEKLY UPDATES TO PARENTS

    Communication with parents via email on daily communication with the mentee

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    EMERGENCY SUPPORT

    Available in-the-moment crisis support as needed

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    IN-PERSON VISITS (LOCAL CLIENTS)

    10 hours of in-person visits with varying frequency over a three-month period

Learn more About Our Program
A headshot of Ethan Gordon, the owner and director of Bold Ascents.

OWNER & MENTOR

About Ethan

Ethan has a decade of experience in the mental health field working with a wide variety of populations from individuals experiencing homelessness, to survivors of sexual assault to adolescents struggling with varying mental health diagnoses. He has learned from the best in the field, working alongside a number of talented clinicians, nonprofit and government leaders. Ethan’s unique background and career path allow him the opportunity to connect and support youth who may struggle to see their own path forward. 

  • “Ethan's efforts and ability to develop a connection with our son was very appreciated at a time when our family needed it. He provided an empathetic sounding board to our son while consistently challenging him to lean into accountability with his caring confrontational approach. Ethan did a great job of respecting our son's confidentiality, yet keeping us informed. Ethan was one of the more approachable and genuine individuals we came across during our son’s treatment journey.”

    — Mary and Kevin K. from Indianapolis, IN

  • “Ethan was the most caring mentor. After flying down from across the country to see me, Ethan showed that he cares and that he is able to help out his clients in any way possible. Ethan gave me space when I needed it and helped me through everyday conflict, and was willing to answer a call at anytime when I needed help.”

    — Anonymous Mentee

  • “My son worked with Ethan in the course of a tough transitional period in his life. Ethan’s steady support and empathetic approach were just what my son needed and he’s better now because of it. Ethan was available and he never missed an appointment or meeting. He was also very good at keeping us parents in the loop. I recommend Ethan Gordon. It was worth it.”

    — Patrick B.

Read what Clients are Saying

We’re here to help

We understand that it can be difficult to find the appropriate support for your child. Connect with us today to schedule a free consultation to see if Bold Ascents is a fit for your child’s needs.