What is UpStreet’s Youth Advisory Board?  

The Youth Advisory Board is for youth ages 12–22 who want to help improve teen mental health programs. Members share ideas, plan events, and spread awareness through education and events. Their voices can help shape everything we do at UpStreet. Each person is a member for one year and works with each other and staff to make sure our programs meet real needs teens are experiencing. We want to help young people speak up for themselves and support each other around mental health.

What do our Youth Advisory Board members do?    

• Attend one YAB meeting each month  

• Attend one outreach, drop-in space, or programs committee meeting each month  

• Help develop outreach and social media content  

• Represent UpStreet at community events  

• Advocate and build awareness of youth mental health in the Pittsburgh community  

• Collaborate on the design and appearance of UpStreet  

• Help plan special events and programs related to mental wellness