About Us
By using our voices, we seek to:
By using our voices, we seek to:
By using our voices, we seek to:
- Remove the stigma and stereotypes that prevent people from seeking mental health services.
- Make Mississippians aware of the prevalence of mental illness and its effect on youth and young adults.
- Advocate for mental wellness services specifically for youth and young adults ages 18-26 years.
Guiding Principles:
By using our voices, we seek to:
By using our voices, we seek to:
Ownership – We are guided by youth and young adults and are committed to letting their voice and choice drive the process towards mental wellness.
Safe Zone – We support a nonjudgmental platform and environment for youth and young adults as they use their backgrounds, experiences, choices and actions to expand the conversation and work around mental health.
Collaboratives – We will utilize our strengths as we collaborate with service providers to educate the community on mental wellness support services.
Outreach Communication – We will create awareness among all systems serving youth and young adults to ensure that they are engaging in strategies that promote positive mental wellness.
Community Oriented – We will address the unique needs of each community and value the diversity of those communities and its members.
Outcomes Driven – We strive to create positive outcomes for youth and young adults through effective identification of services and support.
Participation – We engage and participate in events and activities that promote mental wellness for youth and young adults.