Youth Advisory Board
YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD APPLICATION • PRINT FLYER
We are recruiting for our 2024-2025 YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD [YAB]! This is a leadership program for students hosted by YouthWell in partnership with SB County Behavioral Wellness. We are looking for 1-2 students from each public and private school in Santa Barbara County and for diverse representation across ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, & socio-economic status.
Students will learn about mental health issues and how to advocate on their campuses and in their communities. Students will gain leadership tools that include planning, facilitating, public speaking, communication skills, program planning, evaluation and group decision-making.
PROCESS... [1] Apply online by MAY 1, 2024 [2] Applicants will be called in for a short interview in early MAY and 1 hour ORIENTATION week of May 27th [3] Mtgs will start at the end of August - 1st in-person meeting on Aug 25th [4] If you are selected, students and parents will be asked to sign a Commitment Statement.
QUESTIONS: email YAB@YouthWell.org or call/text 805.770.1503
Youth Wellness Summit
2024 STUDENT ADVOCACY & MENTAL WELLNESS SUMMIT
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. QUESTIONS: email YAB@YouthWell.org or call 805.448.2426
Nurturing Minds, Building Community:
A Leadership Journey in Self-Care and Mental Health Advocacy
You can't pour from an empty cup.
How do you advocate for yourself so you can advocate for others?
REGISTRATION REQUIRED IN ADVANCE >
PANELISTS...
• Senator Limon
• Assemblymember Hart
• Jordan Killebrew
• Geoff Green
• Chief Esparza
• Bethany Bodenhamer
• Farah Stack
LOCATION: EnviroHub • Community Environmental Council
1219 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101
TRANSPORTATION: Provided for students & mentors coming from Santa Ynez, Lompoc, and Santa Maria areas. (must register in advance)
FEE: $0 [must register by February 20th]
Sponsored by SB County Dept of Behavioral Wellness • no cost to attend
LUNCH & CONNECTION: Provided 12-1pm prior to workshop.
EARN COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS:
Receive community service hours if you attend from 1-5pm.
YAB FAQ's
YAB TEAM
Ashley Kelly-Holden
YAB ADVISOR
Rachael Steidl
Executive Director & Founder
ceo@youthwell.org
805.448.2426
Michelle
YAB ADVISOR
Elise Fields
Community Liaison & Resource Navigator
education@youthwell.org
thank you for your support...
We are grateful for the contributions from our local foundations and our community donors & family foundations!