
Transform Student Retention and University Outcomes
Complex Challenges Call for Bold Solutions
High dropout rates are a significant challenge for colleges and universities, directly impacting both student outcomes and institutional finances. Research shows that untreated mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and stress, contribute to 30% of student dropouts. These challenges not only disrupt students' educational journeys but also result in substantial financial losses for institutions.
By investing in evidence-based mental health solutions, colleges and universities can:
Improve retention rates.
Recover lost tuition revenue.
Foster a healthier, more supportive campus environment.
At 4C, we know this is easier said than done. traditional services—overburdened, episodic, and limited in reach—can’t meet the growing need. That’s why we’ve adopted a bold, community-led solution.
Empowering the Next Generation of Mental Health Leaders
We train students to support one another. Not just in crisis, not just once—but every day, within their own campus communities. Our university partnerships activate student leadership and transform peer support into purpose-driven mental health capacity building.
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Enrollees Receive
Comprehensive, evidence-based training – Goes beyond crisis recognition to include trauma, addiction, emotional regulation, validation, and resilience
Flexible learning – 100% asynchronous and self-paced, accessible anytime
Ongoing support, not one-and-done – Built-in community touchpoints, discussion, and reinforcement
Career-building credentials – Verifiable certificate and résumé-boosting applied skills
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Your School Receives
Plug-and-play curriculum – Ready-to-launch, no internal development needed, yet customizable for your campus needs
Builds upstream prevention into your mental health strategy—not just episodic response
Shifts focus to proactive, early intervention by training students as early support givers
Fosters a culture of shared responsibility where students support one another
Optional impact reporting – Includes completion rates, learner feedback, and engagement data
All Students Also Unlock Self-Help Options
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Unlimited Mental Health Classes
Accessed on-demand, students learn actionable techniques to improve motivation, productivity, overcome self-doubt, increase emotional resilience, and cope with stress and anxiety.
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Weekly Drop In Groups
From Mindfulness to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, these weekly groups teach hands on, practical skills that can be applied in any situation. With personal guidance, and small group accountability, students learn to thrive.
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Comprehensive Coping Skills Library
Just clicks away, students can search for how to cope with emotional overwhelm, with searchable filters, and step by step easy instructions, all techniques are rooted in evidence--based mental health interventions.
How It Works
Implementation Made Easy
We provide all resources and support, making it a hassle-free process for your institution.
Student Engagement
Digital tools, workshops, and peer support programs empower students to access the help they need, when they need it, from anywhere.
Ongoing Monitoring
Our dashboards track utilization and outcomes, giving your team actionable insights.
4C Mental Health was founded by Lara Gregorio, LCSW, a clinical social worker, educator, and systems strategist with over 20 years of experience in mental health innovation. Lara has worked at the intersection of clinical care, public health, and community empowerment—designing programs for hospitals, nonprofits, and global NGOs.
A longtime advocate for peer-led models and social recovery, Lara created 4C to bridge the gap between traditional mental health services and the real-world support people need to thrive. Her vision: a global community where everyone has the skills to care for themselves and each other—because mental health doesn't begin in a clinic, and healing is often powered by connection.
Who We Are
There are many peer training programs. But 4C goes further.
Evidence-based and trauma-informed, built by clinicians, tested globally
Holistic training—not just referral scripts, but tools to build resilience, regulate emotions, and respond with care
Designed for scale and sustainability, with asynchronous learning and optional live engagement
Rooted in purpose—empowering students as changemakers, not just passive participants. Allows for mutual healing and sustained well-being
Continuity of care, not a one-time training—our programs create cultures of ongoing support
Backed by real-world success—used by schools, NGOs, and peer networks across continents
We’re not just teaching peer support—we’re building the future of mental health, from within communities, with and for them.
Why Choose Us
Partner with Us to Drive Change.
Investing in mental health is a strategic decision that saves money, improves retention, and enhances the educational experience.
Contact us today to explore how our customizable, affordable programs can help your institution thrive. Together, we can create a supportive environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.