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 AUG 10, 2024 for CARPINTERIA, LOMPOC, SYV, and SANTA MARIA area (spaces are filled for Santa Barbara) [2] Applicants will be called in for a short interview in 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
STUDENT ADVOCACY & WELLNESS SUMMIT
NOV 16, 2024 • EMBRACE YOUR VOICE
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 >
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PANELISTS...
• TBD
LOCATION: Direct Relief
6100 Wallace Becknell Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 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, 2024]
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.
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!