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Student Wellness & Advocacy Summit – YAB
November 16 @ 11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Free
Hosted by YouthWell and SB County Behavioral Wellness
This is a summit designed for high school students throughout Santa Barbara County who are passionate about learning how to advocate for issues they believe in.
A workshop for high school student leaders (9th-12th grade) to develop leadership and advocacy skills, with a focus on community engagement, eliminating stigma, and prioritizing mental wellness.
Learn to amplify your voice on issues that matter to you from passionate community leaders throughout SB County and by participating in break-out groups with other students.
REGISTER REQUIRED BY NOV 1 > [Email yab@youthwell.org with questions]
A workshop for high school student leaders (9th-12th grade) to develop leadership and advocacy skills, with a focus on community engagement, eliminating stigma, and prioritizing mental wellness. Learn to amplify your voice on issues that matter to you from a panel of speakers and by participating in break-out groups with other students throughout SB County. REGISTER IN ADVANCE >
QUESTIONS: email YAB@YouthWell.org or call 805.448.2426
SPEAKERS & FACILITATORS…
- Daniel Segura: CAUSE 805, Organizing Director
- Ismael Huerta: SBUSD, Youth Outreach Worker
- Sara Wilcox: Inclusive Arts Clubhouse
- Kathi King: Community Environmental Council, Director of Climate Education
- Leandra Harris: Freedom4Youth, Program Director
- Abel Salvador Flores: One Community Action, Executive Director
- Anahi Santos: One Community Action, Youth Wellness Coordinator
- Liz Adams: PATH, Regional Director
- Anisa Garrett: ILRC, Youth Specialist
- Levin Fetzer: LGBTQ+ Advocate
- Sven Rundman: UCSB Advocacy & Prevention, Associate Director
- Stephanie Raya: UCSB Advocacy & Prevention, Prevention Coordinator
- Grace Fisher: Grace Fisher Foundation, Founder
- Mitch Torina: Lompoc Unified
- Kai Krupa: Private Therapist
- Natasha Caleel: Sage Society Founder, Occupational Therapist
- Dr Demma Cabral: SBCH Pediatrician
- Teresa Suarez: Tequio Youth Group Coordinator
- Rachael Steidl: YouthWell, Executive Director
- Ashley Kelly Holden: YouthWell, Mental Health Educator, YAB Advisor
- Trey Murray, Cassidy Miller: USCB Recovery Peers Program
LOCATION: Direct Relief Headquarters, 6100 Wallace Becknell Rd, Goleta, 93117
TRANSPORTATION:
Provided for students & mentors coming from Santa Ynez, Lompoc, and Santa Maria areas. (must register in advance)
FEE: $0 [must register by NOV 1]
Sponsored by SB County Dept of Behavioral Wellness • no cost to attend
LUNCH & CONNECTION:
Provided!
EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS:
Receive community service hours if you attend the whole time.
AGENDA
- 11-11:30am arrive & check-in
- 11:30am welcome
- 11:45am keynote speaker & discussion groups
- 12:45pm advocacy topic breakout groups
- 1:40pm break for lunch & connection
- 2:10pm advocacy topic breakout groups
- 3pm skills-building workshop groups
- 4:30pm closing discussion & reflections