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Become part of something special! UpStreet has multiple ways YOU can help support teen mental health.

We are always recruiting peer mentors, youth advisory board members and additions to our professional advisory committee.

Peer Mentoring

If you are interested in using your own experiences to act as a role model, join our Peer Mentor Program! Gain fulfilling experience and boost your leadship skills while helping your peers.

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Youth Advisory Board

Are you passionate about youth mental health? Do you want to create change in the way mental health services are delivered and accessed by young people?

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Professional Advisory Committee

UpStreet has a Professional Advisory Committee that meets once per quarter to provide expertise on the development of teen mental health.

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Why Become a Peer Mentor?

  • Work closely with teens struggling with mental health challenges
  • Gain leadership skills and awareness of your own strengths and personal growth
  • Feel a greater connection to your community
  • Serve as a role model for younger students

Join the Youth Advisory Board

  • Advocate and build awareness of youth mental health in the Pittsburgh community
  • Develop outreach strategies and materials
  • Represent UpStreet at community events
  • Contribute to UpStreet’s social media presence and marketing

Professional Advisory Committee

The Professional Advisory Committee advises UpStreet on continuing to be the leader on teen mental health and helps shape the ongoing programming.

2022 Committe Members

Dr. Ana Radovic

Dr. Ana Radovic

Pediatrician

UPMC Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine 

Danyelle Borish

Danyelle Borish

Project Coordinator

Stand Together

Dashawana Fussell-Ware

Dashawana Fussell-Ware

Doctoral Student

Pitt School of Social Work

Jordan Corcoran

Jordan Corcoran

Listen Lucy

Joshua Hefferen

Joshua Hefferen

Director of New Program Development

Allegheny Health Network

Julie Mallis

Julie Mallis

Executive Director

Repair the World Pittsburgh

Dr. Tushita Mayanil

Dr. Tushita Mayanil

Psychiatrist

UPMC

Dr. Susan Morine

Dr. Susan Morine

Psychiatrist

Carnegie Mellon University

Rebecca Shafer

Rebecca Shafer

Child Advocacy Specialist

Kids Voice

Want to get involved? Reach out!