Monday, May 13

Rise Up for Youth Mental Health: Bridging Gaps and Sparking Change

Come join us as we tackle the issues surrounding youth mental health, bridging gaps in services and sparking change for a brighter future!

By Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness, BPHC

Date and time

Monday, May 13 · 3 - 7pm EDT

Location

Artists For Humanity

100 West 2nd Street Boston, MA 02127

Agenda

3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Registration

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Welcome and Agenda Overview, Youth Performance

Get ready for an exciting performance by Beat the Odds! Their mission is to create a safe place where young people can use creative tools like music and art to inspire self-awareness, encourage menta...

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Youth Panel

5:00 PM - 6:45 PM

Interactive Breakout Sessions

6:45 PM - 7:00 PM

Closure, Reflections, and Giveaways!

About this event

4 hours

Rise Up for Youth Mental Health: Bridging Gaps and Sparking Change- Youth Summit!

If you are ages 14-18 and passionate about mental health and making change happen, this Summit is for you! Join us at Artists for Humanity because YOU are the experts!

We need your help addressing the question: "How can we help support you and the people you know with mental health when you are at school, at afterschool activities, and at home?"

Let's work together to create new solutions!

There will be a live youth performance, food, a DJ, activities and giveaways! Up to 200 people will get a a $25 gift card at check out when you register through Eventbrite as a thank you for joining us!

This event is open and accessible to individuals of all races, ethnicities, religions, ages, colors, national origins, ancestries, housing statuses, disabilities, immigration statuses, veteran statuses, sexes, sexual orientations, genders, and expressions.

For language interpretation or other accessability accommodations, please reach out to cbhwquestions@bphc.org by April 15, 2024.

Para acceder a servicios de interpretación u otras adaptaciones, escriba a cbhwquestions@bphc.org antes del 15 de abril de 2024.

Pou sèvis entèpretarya oswa lòt aranjman, tanpri, voye imèl nan cbhwquestions@bphc.org disi 15 Avril 2024.

如需口译或其他便利措施，请在 2024 年 4 月 15 日之前发送电子邮件至 cbhwquestions@bphc.org。

Frequently asked questions

Is this space wheelchair accessible?

Yes!

Can you accommodate food requests and/or food allergies?

Yes- just let us know by April 15, 2024 by emailing cbhwquestions@bphc.org.

Can I come late/leave early?

Doors will open at 3pm, the event is over at 7pm. Please feel free to come anytime up until 4:45pm, when the interactive sessions will begin, and to leave anytime after 6:45pm, when the interactive sessions will end.

What will the interactive sessions be like?

There will be 4 facilitated stations for breakout groups, about 20 min/station. Giants Sticky Note Station; Caption This! Station; Kahoot! Station; Art Activity Station. Optional participation in video testimonials; 'I can relate' Station; Map Activity; MH playlist compilation; others to come!

Can adults accompany youth?

Yes! Adults leading groups of youth can order as many tickets as they need for their group in one order. After ordering, email cbhwquestions@bphc.org with your name, organization, and that you are bringing a group of youth, and we will respond with a guide for facilitation during this time.

Organized by

Center for Behavioral Health and Wellness, BPHC

Transforming behavioral health and wellness across Boston is achievable. The Center for Behavioral Health & Wellness “The Center,” established in 2022 at the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), was created in response to the growing need for evidence-based, effective, and meaningful behavioral health resources. The Center aims to promote and coordinate behavioral health and wellness programming across Boston. Envisioning a community where all can achieve their ideal behavioral health and wellness, through just, trauma-informed, and intersectional approaches. The Center focuses on reducing behavioral health inequities by addressing barriers that impede the vision.