Youth Mental Health Action Day 2026: A Mosaic Made Strong with Every Voice
Overview
Join us for Youth Mental Health Action Day 2026! Youth, families, and community partners from across Michigan are coming together to make a real impact on youth mental health. Your ideas, your voice, and your energy are all pieces of a bigger mosaic, and every piece matters. Join us to celebrate youth voices, connect with changemakers, and take part in building a stronger mental health future for young people in Michigan.
What to Expect:
- Speakers sharing personal experiences, the changes they’ve helped make, and guidance on what still needs attention
- Hands-on activities and interactive spaces to explore ideas and solutions
- A resource fair featuring youth- and family-led projects and organizations
- Opportunities to connect with others who are working to improve youth mental health across the state
Visit our YMHAD Webpage for more details!
This event is a collaboration between the Association for Children’s Mental Health, Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, and Youth United.
Ticket & Discount Information
- Early Bird Discount - Get 10% off Professional tickets by using the code EARLYBIRD. Early Bird pricing is available December 1, 2025 – February 1, 2026.
- Regular Tickets - Starting February 1, 2026, Professional tickets will be sold at the regular price.
- Student Tickets - Students can always attend for free using the code STUDENTFREE.
- Parent/Caregiver Tickets - Parents and caregivers can register for $10. This fee is refundable at the event unless you choose to donate.
- Online – By Donation - This ticket is for online attendees who want to support Youth Mental Health Action Day. You can contribute any amount.
All donations help make Youth Mental Health Action Day an experience that truly matters for youth and families. Your support helps create a space where young people can be seen, heard, and empowered. It fuels opportunities for connection, growth, and action, giving youth the confidence and inspiration to raise their voices, support one another, and make a real difference in their communities. Every contribution strengthens this community and amplifies the impact of youth advocacy across Michigan.
ACMH is supported by funds from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services, through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Thank you to our valued partners and donors: Ethel and James Flinn Foundation, Michigan Alliance for Families, and Meijer.
Youth United is supported by funds from the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN).
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Highlights
- 5 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Paid parking
- Doors at 9:00 AM
Refund Policy
Location
The Cadillac Room
1115 South Washington Avenue
Lansing, MI 48910
How do you want to get there?
Registration, Breakfast, and Networking
Start the day by checking in and enjoying a light breakfast while connecting with fellow participants. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, catch up with colleagues, and begin adding your voice to the mosaic of perspectives that will shape the day.
Welcome, Opening, and Keynote
Presenters: TBA Kick off the day with a warm welcome and opening remarks that set the stage for meaningful conversations and action. Hear an inspiring keynote that highlights the importance of every voice in shaping youth mental health. This session will energize, inform, and motivate participants to contribute their unique perspectives to the day’s mosaic of ideas and experiences.
Build the Mosaic: Interactive Activities & Resource Fair
Take some time before lunch to explore the Resource Fair, connect with fellow participants, and engage with our interactive breakout activities. This is a great opportunity to network, discover helpful resources, and dive into hands-on experiences designed to inform and inspire.
Organized by
Association for Children's Mental Health
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