Thank you for your interest in Mental Health America's (MHA) Young Leaders Council (YLC)! Read more about MHA's young adult leadership programs and previous YLC members.
The YLC identifies young leaders (ages 18-25) who have created programs and initiatives to fill gaps in mental health support and resources in their communities.
Selected applicants participate in a six-month cohort to connect and share ideas with other leaders from across the U.S. YLC members contribute to MHA content and an annual report on expanding or replicating their ideas.
As part of the program, participants:
- Attend monthly 90-minute meetings over a six-month term.
- Receive one-on-one mentoring.
- Receive opportunities to present at MHA local and national events and with MHA partners.
- Share their thoughts, work, and stories via MHA's website and social media, as well as with partner organizations, journalists, and others interested in youth mental health.
- Join our Expanding Impact Network of MHA youth program graduates, which includes ongoing training and community building.
- Receive a $1,000 stipend.
Please complete the below form to submit your application for the 2024-2025 Young Leaders Council.
Applications are due August 16, 2024.
For questions or support completing the application, contact Jackie Menjivar, MHA's Manager of Peer and Youth Advocacy, at jmenjivar@mhanational.org.
Applicants will be notified about selection by September 9, 2024.