In 2019, yli youth partnered with the San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services to help reduce stigma associated with mental health in transitional age youth (15-25 years).
Some of our previous work includes a campaign to stop AAPI hate and creation of self-care plans for a workshop given in May 2021 for Mental Health Awareness Month. We also advise the Help@Hand project, a pilot of the wysa app, which educates youth about mental health and increases their access to care by connecting them to in-person services. Working closely with county agencies, community organizations and peers, we provide invaluable insights, feedback and ideas on the app’s development. We also assist with outreach and implementation of approved apps across the county.
Interested in joining?
We are currently looking for 10 multilingual youth from Half Moon Bay High School to serve as Youth Ambassadors from September 18th, 2024 – May 30, 2025.
Youth Ambassadors will participate in the following activities:
- Engage in weekly meetings to develop 10 mental health presentations and 5 podcast episodes
- Facilitate adult and youth-led presentations to community partners (schools, organizations, and other groups with direct access to youth)
- Plan and implement a youth needs survey to youth schools
- Develop social media campaigns to promote mental well-being
Youth Ambassadors will gain the following skills:
- Technology literacy
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal communication
- Public speaking
- Community outreach and engagement
- Understanding mental health barriers in San Mateo County
Youth interested in joining can apply by filling out this link, or by contacting Rubi Salazar at [email protected]. We can provide community service hours or a stipend for your participation in the program.