Statewide Youth Council

The KPFC Statewide Youth Council is an eighteen member council that advises the KPFC Board of Directors. All members are between 14 and 26 years of age and have an emotional or behavioral health diagnosis or disorder. The Statewide Youth Council works to reduce stigma, to promote a youth-guided approach, and to provide youth voice at all levels of the system of care. The Statewide Youth Council meets approximately five times a year to focus on issues related to children’s mental health. Members have additonal opportunities throughout the year to serve as youth trainers, mentor and coach other youth, present workshops, attend conferences, and to sit on councils, committees, and boards.

Regional Youth Councils

Regional Youth Councils across the state are usually started and supported through the Kentucky IMPACT program and the regional community mental health center. Regional Youth Councils are for youth with emotional and behavioral disorders and meet once a month. Regional Youth Councils focus on areas such as independent living skill development, peer support and mentoring, youth leadership, and community service.

If you would like to know more about the Statewide Youth Council,  Regional Youth Councils, or other opportunities for youth, please contact Kate ( ktilton@kypartnership.org ) or Carmilla ( carmilla@kypartnership.org ) at KPFC.