About
The Statewide Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a great leadership opportunity for youth who are passionate about mental health and want to use their voice to make a difference! Working to fight stigma, raise awareness, and educate state and local officials on issues youth are facing today.
The purpose of the ACMH Youth Advisory Committee is to provide the opportunity for youth with personal mental health experiences to have a voice in decision making that affects their lives and create positive changes in policies that impact them.
Committee objectives include:
- Advising ACMH and others about the experiences and interests of youth with mental health challenges;
- Promoting youth voice in decisions impacting Michigan youth;
- Providing opportunities for young people to develop leadership skills and become active citizens;
- Fostering & supporting partnerships and relationships between youth & adult leaders throughout the state.
Links
Apply to the YAC | Stop the Stigma | Support the YAC | Flyer
Updates
August 17, 2023
The YAC will be joining our Youth Leadership Camp on October 14, 2023, to share their leadership skills and connect with other youth and young adults from across our state. If you or someone you know is interested in attending this free opportunity, click here!
February 8, 2023
The Youth Advisory Committee is officially launching a monthly outreach newsletter where we will cover the various projects that we are working on as well as any additional updates. Click here to view our latest edition.
January 23, 2023
We are excited to announce that the YAC is extending our application deadline to March 13, 2023. If you are interested in a paid opportunity to learn leadership skills, create connections, and make a difference, click here to fill out our application!
For questions, please contact Sara Reynolds at [email protected] or 517.643.3544.
October 28, 2022
The YAC is now accepting applications! If you are between the ages of 15 and 20 years old and have direct lived experiences with mental or behavioral health challenges, this paid opportunity is for you! Learn skills, connect with others, and make a difference! Applications are due January 9, 2023. Click here to apply today!
For questions, please contact Sara Reynolds at [email protected] or 517.643.3544.
September 27, 2022
You can now support the YAC by buying a t-shirt with our logo on it. We have adult and youth-sized unisex t-shirts and hoodies from size small to 4XL. Click here to view our merch!
September 9, 2022
The YAC will be presenting at the upcoming ACMH Conference on November 9th at the Kellogg Center in Lansing, Michigan. The ACMH conference has historically been an opportunity for youth, parents, families, providers, and decision-makers to all come together and discuss children’s mental health in Michigan. This year’s theme is We Shall Overcome: Advocacy to Activism. Both participant registration and presenter applications are live, and we can provide scholarships for youth and parents that waive the registration fee. The YAC would like to invite youth, young adults, families, providers, and anyone interested in learning more and getting involved in the children’s mental health movement to join us!
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July 15, 2022
YAC’s recent summer retreat at ZapZone was a blast! So great to finally gather in person for some fun!
