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Shape the Future of Behavioral Health in California
CALLING ALL YOUTH!
Are you a young person between the ages of 14 and 25 years old? Do you want to make a meaningful impact on the mental health and emotional well-being of children, youth, and families in California?
ABOUT THE YOUTH COLLABORATIVE
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Office of Health Equity (OHE) has partnered with KAI Partners to support the design, implementation, and onboarding for the Youth Co-Lab. This groundbreaking internal advisory group seeks to recruit passionate and diverse youth from across the state. As a Youth Co-Lab member, you will have a unique opportunity to help reimagine mental health services, reduce stigma, and increase support for Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral (MEB) health and substance use disorder.
We are looking to select 12 youth members and two youth leaders to be part of this exciting opportunity. Youth members should be between 14 and 25 years old and able to commit eight hours per month to committee activities. If you are between the ages of 21 and 25, you could be one of our Youth Leaders. Our youth leaders will dedicate 12 hours per month to support Youth Co-Lab activities.
It's time to take action. Speak for your generation, join forces with like-minded youth, and shape the future of behavioral health in California. Apply for membership with the Youth Co-Lab today and be the catalyst for lasting and fundamental change. Together, we will ensure a brighter future for children, youth, and families.
Age 14 to 25 years old.
Have lived experience with mental, emotional, and/or behavioral health
challenges as a consumer, caregiver, or support person.
Embody the collective mission and vision of the CDPH-OHE and CYBHI programs.
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OHE/Pages/CYBHI/Child-Youth-Behavioral-Health.aspx
- African American and Black
- Asian and Pacific Islander
- Native American
- Latino
- LGBTQ+
- Foster care youth
- Justice impacted youth*
- Persons with disabilities
- Those who live in rural area
COMMITMENT
BENEFITS
**Compensation Rates: Youth Leader Compensation Rate: $30 per hour, Youth Member Compensation Rate: $25 per hour
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Welcome to the FAQ section for the Youth Co-Lab! Here, we address common questions that youth have asked us. As the program continues to evolve, please be aware that details in this FAQ section may be subject to updates. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically for the latest information.
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