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The State and Local Area Advisory Councils are open to consumers ages 16-29. We encourage Youth and Young Adult Consumers to come and experience empowerment in relation to their experiences with a mental health diagnosis, substance use (and recovery) and the mental health system in Massachusetts. No voice at our councils goes to waste. We are organized as experts due to our lived-experience. We are part of a statewide effort to re-shape services for the better. To get involved with the State or a Local Area Council contact

617-442-4111 Toll Free 877-769-7693
Amanda Morley, ext.315, amandam@transformation-center.org
Stephanie Morrill, ext.307 stephaniem@transformation-center.org
Emily Russell, ext. 302 emilyr@transformation-center.org

The first Statewide Youth Advisory Council was held in April 2007 at Westborough State Hospital, Lincoln Conference Room and was coordinated and chaired by Jessel-Paul Smith

Young Adult Policy Team

 

Youth Team

Young Adult Policy Team Training, January 22, 2010.

MA Young Adult Policy Team!

Application to join the YA Policy Team

The Transformation Center’s Young Adult Peer Project is building a team of about 20 young adult policy advocates who will bring the voice of their peers to a leading statewide policy group, the...

Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative (CBHI) Advisory Council

The CBHI is chaired by the Commissioner of DMH, Barbara Leadholm. It was created to “go deep” into the agenda of the state’s Children’s Mental Health Law. There are currently two Young Adult members on the Executive Council.

CBHI Subcommittees

Seven subcommittees are being formed and members of the YA Policy Team will join:

  1. 1. Culturally-informed, Best & Promising Practices Includes issues of parents with mental health needs
  2. Legislative & Regulatory Licensing standards, culturally-informed regulations
  3. Child Systems Integration Courts, juvenile justice, child welfare, substance abuse, interagency issues, intellectual disabilities, racial and ethnic disparities
  4. Insurance Committee

    Insurance, client continuity, system fragility & the business of developing a robust community-based service system
  5. Healthcare Disparities Reduction & Elimination Liaison to other committees on culturally-informed practice
  6. Data, Trends & Outcomes Guidance on the future Behavioral Health Research and Training Center, summarize data about disparities, training, and outcomes to inform CBHI
  7. Workforce Development Staff development, staff training and competencies

Stipend Offered: $60 to prepare for and attend each CBHI Meeting

Interested in applying for the YA Policy Team?

Contact The Transformation Center for an application and interview info:

Marcia Webster (413.626.6968) or Scott Francis (617.442.4111 x 314)

Toll Free 877.769.7693 TTY 617.442.9042

Info also online www.transformation-center.org/
communities/youth