Tilly's Life Center
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Tilly's Life Center is a small Irvine-based nonprofit organization operating as a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation focused on teen mental health and resilience. It aims to help teenagers develop a positive mindset and navigate crises, adversity, and tough decisions. The organization provides life-skills curricula designed to build self-confidence, foster empathy, and encourage young people to pursue their goals. Its programs combine artistic expression, education, and open dialogue in a safe, supportive environment. The primary audience is teenagers, with services intended to bolster mental health, coping abilities, and emotional well-being during adolescence. The group positions itself within the nonprofit sector dedicated to youth development and mental health, and has engaged in partnerships to expand access to resources, including a 2021 online reset toolbox initiative with Western Youth Services, and participation in TLC’s 11th Annual "I Am Giving" Gala in 2025.