The Teen Center
Welcome to the Teen Center! This is YOUR home, your space, your chance to have YOUR voice heard.
Youth Advisory Board
Are you ready to take your impact to the next level? Being part of an advisory board for a nonprofit is like being the voice of reason, the champion of change, and the compass guiding a powerful ship toward a better world. Imagine having a direct line to decision-makers – the people who steer the course of a nonprofit organization. By joining our youth advisory board, you become the bridge between CYMH and the real-world youth mental health issues you care about most. Your insights, ideas, and energy become essential ingredients in shaping their strategies and actions.
Here’s why you should seriously consider this awesome opportunity:
Your Voice Matters:
Ever felt like adults don't fully get what you're going through? Being on an advisory board ensures your experiences, perspectives, and concerns are heard loud and clear. You're not just a token participant; you're a trusted advisor with the power to influence positive change.
Real-World Impact:
Remember that feeling when you accomplished something truly meaningful? Serving on an advisory board lets you create tangible changes that touch lives. Whether it's advocating for youth-friendly programs or suggesting innovative approaches, your contributions can lead to solutions that make a difference.
Skill Supercharge:
Being part of an advisory board isn't just about sharing ideas. It's a masterclass in leadership, teamwork, and communication. You'll refine your public speaking, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills – all while making a positive mark on the world.
Network of Change:
Imagine connecting with like-minded teens from diverse backgrounds, all rallying around a common cause. Advisory boards are a space to meet inspiring individuals, make lifelong friends, and build a network that could lead to even more opportunities down the road.
Resume Gold:
Colleges, future employers, and scholarship committees love to see that you've been part of something bigger than yourself. Serving on an advisory board showcases your commitment, passion, and ability to drive change – a shining star on your resume.
Learn the Ropes:
Ever wondered how nonprofits work behind the scenes? Being on an advisory board offers a behind-the-curtain view of nonprofit operations, fundraising, and decision-making. You'll gain insights into the world of social change that few your age get to experience.
Legacy Builder:
Your time on an advisory board can leave a lasting legacy. The ideas you contribute and the initiatives you champion could continue to impact lives long after you've moved on to new adventures.
So, why be part of our youth advisory board? Because you have the power to steer the ship toward brighter horizons, to be a catalyst for positive change, and to learn, grow, and lead like never before. It’s your chance to be a superhero of impact and an advocate for youth mental health. Your voice, your impact – that’s the power of being on our teen advisory board.
TAG: (Teen Advisory Group Research Program - YPAR)
- Hey future changemakers! YPAR means Your Participation, Your Action, Your Research. It’s a way for young people to create real change in their communities using their ideas and voices.
- YPAR (Youth Participatory Action Research) is not just classroom learning. It helps young people explore important social issues, research them, and take action to improve society.
- YPAR also encourages action. You can interview people, share their experiences, and turn them into creative projects like videos, podcasts, or art to inspire change. Being part of YPAR feels rewarding because you help make society fairer and better. Plus, you get to work with other passionate young people who also want to make a difference.
- YPAR gives you the chance to become a real-world hero through research, creativity, and action. Your participation can create change that spreads across the world.
- Read the 2025 State of Youth Mental Health - San Luis Obispo
Youth-friendly mental health resources
How Can We Help?
If you have questions or would like to make an appointment, please complete this form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also email kerri@cymh.org or call our SLO Center at (805) 996-0535 or our Santa Cruz Center at (831) 222-0052.
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