Where Type 1 Diabetes Meets Mental Health

What We Do

You're Just My Type is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the mental health of people living with Type 1 diabetes. Through in-person events, resources, and community-building, we create spaces where individuals can connect, share experiences, and find support.

Our events provide a welcoming environment to navigate the emotional challenges of Type 1 diabetes while fostering meaningful relationships. We also offer virtual opportunities to stay connected beyond our gatherings.

As we expand to new cities, our mission remains the same: to ensure that nobody living with type 1 diabetes feels alone.

Why Our Work is Critical

Over 8.7 million people worldwide live with Type 1 diabetes, a number that continues to rise. The need for mental health support has never been greater, as many face depression, anxiety, and financial barriers to care.

You're Just My Type is bridging this gap. By creating spaces where individuals feel seen and supported, we’re transforming lives and building a future where everyone has access to free, high-impact mental health events.

OUR IMPACT

  • Building Lasting Communities

    Our events create a safe and welcoming space for Type 1 diabetics to connect, share, and feel understood. By fostering meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging, we’re building a community that empowers individuals to thrive together.

  • Expanding Access to Support

    We prioritize reaching underserved areas, hosting free mental health events in cities across the U.S. By expanding to new locations, we’re ensuring more individuals and families can access the support they deserve.

  • Fostering Lifelong Connections

    Our events aren’t just a moment—they’re a starting point. Attendees leave with friendships, support networks, and a renewed sense of confidence to face life with Type 1 diabetes together.

Support Our Growth

You're Just My Type is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and with your support, we can bring free mental health events to more Type 1 diabetics across the country. A small monthly donation helps us create safe spaces for connection, support, and belonging—right where they’re needed most.

Your contribution is tax-deductible and directly fuels our growth, helping us expand You're Just My Type events to a city near you.

Donate today and be part of something bigger.

Welcome to You’re Just My Type.

Your diagnosis is your ticket in. That’s all you need to be 100% accepted.

The Type 1 community should never feel like an exclusive club—because we all know, no one chooses this. But too often, spaces can feel unwelcoming or out of reach. That’s not us.

At You're Just My Type, we’re all about community and creating safe spaces where Type 1s can show up exactly as they are. No matter your age, race, gender, nationality, or walk of life—you belong here. 

No barriers, no gatekeeping, just connection, support, and understanding.

You always have a place here. You’re Just Our Type. 

Mental Health & Type 1 Diabetes

Mental health conditions are a leading cause of hospitalizations for young adults with diabetes.

Depression occurs at twice the rate among youth with Type 1 diabetes compared to their peers without diabetes.

Young people with Type 1 diabetes face unique mental health challenges that often go unrecognized and untreated.

People with Type 1 diabetes have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and disordered eating – with disordered eating rates nearly twice as high.

What Makes Our Events Unique

Our events are designed to provide a safe, welcoming space where Type 1 diabetics can connect, share, and grow together. These are more than just meet-ups—they’re mental health-focused gatherings that foster understanding, belonging, and resilience.

Upcoming Events

Northridge Meet Up

Join us for a Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Coffee Meet-Up in Northridge! This free event is designed for adults living with T1D to connect, share experiences, and build community in a welcoming space.

Come as you are and let's build community together! We can’t wait to see you there!

Carlsbad Youth Event

​Join us for a special You're Just My Type event at Agua Hedionda Lagoon in Carlsbad, designed for young Type 1 diabetics ages 2-6 and their families.

​This nature-filled gathering will be a fun and interactive experience where kids can explore, create, and connect.

Want to be featured on our Instagram?

We’re always looking for Type 1s to highlight and share their stories

Real Advice from Real Type Ones

“Don't google!! At least not too much. The main things I wish I heard was: you are not alone, please know you never will be alone with this even when it feels like it. T1D is a huge pain and it pushes you to be more vulnerable than you may want to be and that can be an uncomfortable yet beautiful thing. It's ok to be upset about it.”