| Youth ‘N Action! MISSION: Youth ‘N Action’s purpose is to provide support to youth, 14-24, effected by mental illness, to provide them with opportunities to advocate for changes in the mental health system that will benefit them, and to provide them with the opportunity to have fun and meet new friends in a safe and supportive environment. About: The youth voice in public policy partnership, Youth 'N Action!, invites youth participants to share their views with policy makers and other advocates in order to transform the systems that serve young people. Youth 'N Action! is a unique state-wide partnership that provides training and support to youth that have been involved in the systems that serve them. Activities: Youth ‘N Action will meet twice a month. One meeting will be devoted to leadership development, planning, and educating youth on the opportunities available to them as well as legislation that affects them. The other meeting will be strictly fun- movie nights, laser tag, game nights, pizza parties, etc.! -All free of charge for youth participants. Ways You Can Be Involved: inform applicable individuals about the services Youth ‘N Action provides (YOUTH, doctors, counselors, teachers, etc.), serve as a Youth ‘N Action volunteer and participate at bi monthly events Contact: Ryan Oelrich, Youth ‘N Action Coordinator WaYouthNAction@yahoo.com TOLL FREE 1-866-898-6013 |