For youth, having at least one stable, supportive and committed adult consistently in their lives makes the biggest difference (Harvard University) Students are urged to pull in a trusted adult when challenges an concerns arise. Teachers, coaches, parents/caregivers, grandparents, family friends and other caring individuals actively involved in a young person's life can be identified as their trusted adults. So what does it mean to be a trusted adult and what resources can you draw on to support a young person's mental health and connect them to help?